Released on: July 31, 2008, 6:55 pm

Press Release Author: John Burton, Jr. /The Burton Group

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: Mecklenburg County Attorney, Tyyawdi M. Baker recently graduated from the NC Center for Women in Public Service\'s 2008 Summer Institute. The Center is a joint initiative of the Women\'s Forum of North Carolina and Peace College. NCCWPS is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that prepares women to seek and serve in elected and appointed office.

Press Release Body: Mecklenburg County Attorney, Tyyawdi M. Baker recently graduated from the NC Center for Women in Public Service\'s 2008 Summer Institute. The Center is a joint initiative of the Women\'s Forum of North Carolina and Peace College. NCCWPS is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that prepares women to seek and serve in elected and appointed office.

Ms. Baker prepared for and participated in the interactive, hands-on, high energy workshops over two long weekends this summer to earn her spot at the graduation ceremonies attended by Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, Supreme Court Justice Robin Hudson and Senator Ellie Kinnaird, among others.

Tyyawdi Baker operates Hands Law Office, a general practice firm with her fiancé David W. Hands in NODA where they practice family law, bankruptcy, real estate, criminal and civil litigation.

Ms. Baker has served Mecklenburg County as a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee, the Domestic Violence Advisory Board, the Mecklenburg County Bar Board of Directors and the International House Board of Directors, to name only a few. She was recently appointed to the Winston-Salem State University Board of Visitors - where she received her undergraduate education. Ms. Baker is a current candidate for the District Court seat to be vacated by the Honorable Nancy B. Norelli. Ms. Baker attended the institute to gain insight on how she might best further serve both her local community and the state in a leadership role.

\"We look forward to tracking the successes of our extremely qualified 2008 graduates\" says Dana Jennings, CEO for the Center, \"each graduate\'s combination of ability and passion to serve will be the recipe for her excellence in any public service role she chooses.\"

The twelve hand-selected candidates from across the state received specific instruction on leadership potential and proper campaigning and fundraising. Additionally, graduates worked to define their personal goals, prepare for interactions with the media and refine their communication skills through public speaking exercises.

\"I am honored to be a graduate of this distinguished program\" graduate Baker said, \"I left feeling empowered, knowledgeable and ready to take office!\"

For more information about Tyyawdi Baker and her upcoming candidacy for judge, visit www.Baker08.com and www.handslawonline.com and for more information on the NC Center for Women in Public Service visit www.nccwps.org




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