"Penny’s proven managerial and leadership has help our department to produce projects that would have been more difficult without her vision."

It is unfortunate that we don't tell our managers how well they are managing a team.

Before reporting to Penny, I worked juxtapose with her when she was the Government Relations Manager. After she was promoted to Senior Manager, Penny has shown a sincere interest in every employee that has work under her during her tenure. In addition to enforcing the company policies and values without creating a negative reaction from her team, I can personally attest that Penny has been a great leader to report to. Her honesty and passion has is always reflected in everything she does. One example is our current Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) for the NLH External Affairs Department. Penny led the charge to help to develop the procedures while also gathering input from her team. She directed the process and gave way to the vision that produced our operating procedures for internal facing communications as well as external communications format that is currently used. Thanks Penny for being such a great example!

/ Mayme Buckley / Community relations manager at nextlevel health partners /

"Penny is an extremely hard worker who is reliable and committed to correct and timely execution of whatever task or project she is assigned"

Penny is not only strong in her independent capabilities, as she is a great team player as well.

Her level of expertise in the arenas of community relations, public relations and government relations greatly benefited NextLevel, as Penny started in one operational area, and was willing and able to adapt to the constantly changing environment of a startup business, as she was called upon to change roles multiple times in a short timeframe. Her level of flexibility and adaptability greatly contributed to our department successfully completing and/or surpassing our goals and objectives over the last two years. My level of confidence and trust in Penny was strong as she was consistently able to manage people and properly delegate work, while also personally handling many projects herself to ensure everything got done on time. She is always open to collaborating with others to get the job done, and consistently thinks outside the box about how to achieve a big goal with often few resources. She takes what she learns through individual feedback and coaching and shares that information with her team, while also giving them the opportunity to assist in problem solving and providing input, and is always willing to learn and grow. With Penny’s knowledge, abilities, dependability and adaptability, she will be a great asset to any organization.

/ Jessica pickens / DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AT NEXTLEVEL HEALTH PARTNERS /

"She is an independent and self-motivated professional"

I would definitely recommend Penny as a candidate for any position she endeavors to pursue.

Penny was my chief of staff and scheduler of over three years. She was an exemplary employee and was an asset to my organization during her tenure with my office. She is an independent and self-motivated professional with demonstrated skills in writing, administration community organizing and supervision. Penny is a dedicated and focused individual, who has the ability to prioritize, multi-task and follow through to achieve a projected goal. Penny was always willing to offer her assistance and had an excellent rapport with many of the community leaders and constituents serviced by my office. She will be an asset to any employer and I highly recommend her for any endeavor she chooses to pursue.

/ STATE senator elgie sim / 17th legislative district of illinois /

"Penny's creativity, passionate community focused professional whose ability to prioritize and tenacious spirit makes her above average and uniquely qualified"

Her performance as office manager and community organizer was outstanding and proved to add value to my organization.

I have known Penny for seven years. Penny worked for me and assisted my staff on many community events and various other projects as a consultant. In 2015 Penny took the lead in planning my Annual Health Fair in which she was able to coordination the distribution of over 250 book bags and provided over 300 families and community residents with food, entertainment, health information, resources and physical activities. She is a hardworking team player and will be an asset to any employer. Please feel free to contact me should you have any additional questions or concerns.

/ Former STATE senator Donne E. TROTTER /