Vivian Y. Bright has worked as the Business Administrator for Berean Baptist Church in Brooklyn for 24 years. She has also served as a lobbyist for United African American Churches.
In addition, Ms. Bright’s professional career includes Community Outreach Development, the development and maintenance of Industrial Parks in the East New York area, the development and implementation of the “World of Work Program” for the high school students in the ENY community and coordinator of the “New Horizon Village” development of 255 new homes in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Ms. Bright has extensive leadership experience and community involvement as a Lifetime member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – The National Council of Negro Women, President of Congressman Ed Towns Women’s Caucus and Business Manager of Concerned Women of Brooklyn, Inc.
Recognized for her dedication to her communities, Ms. Bright has received numerous awards such as Who’s Who of American Women, Congressional Record, The Sojourner Truth Award of the National Business & Professional Women’s Club and New Horizon’s Village Homeowners Leadership Award.
Ms. Bright holds a Bachelor of Science from Brooklyn College and a Master of Science from the New School For Social Research.
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