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KAREL
By Altoria White
DANZIE
If you know Karel, you know it’s mighty hard to keep up with this active soror.
From her work with Jacksonville Alumnae (Soror of the Year 2013) to her
full-time job at the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and her many “side
hustles,” Karel has a boundless energy and light that attracts the best of the
best.
As part of the sorority’s Financial Fortitude program initiative, the national
Women-Owned Business Plan Competition aimed to assist rising
entrepreneurs financially and connect them to resources that aide them in
developing viable business plans. Karel’s business, Curves Below, was
awarded the prize for the Southern Region at the 53rd National
Convention this summer. She was one of five regional winners, receiving
a cash prize and access to national financial resources that may not
have been available prior to this competition.
Karel was also recently named the Rising Star Award recipient for
2017. This award, given by the City of Jacksonville’s Film & Television office, is
presented annually to individuals who have made significant achievements early in their careers.
We are proud to shine a light on our award-winning soror and wish her continued success in the future!