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Trina George (left) and her daughter, Shaunna, visit with Grenada Chamber of Commerce Community Development Director Gwen Woodson at a reception held for George Saturday.
 
By ALLEN BASWELL
Staff Writer

    Although she has a new title and position, Trina George said she wants to do what she has been doing for many years.
    “I want to continue serving the people, not only of Grenada and Grenada County, I want to serve the people of Mississippi,” she said.
    George was recently named as Mississippi State Director for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture.
    She was named to the post June 30 by President Barack Obama.
    A reception was held  in George’s honor Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hargrove.
    “I want Trina to know how proud my husband and I are of her. She will do a good job for Mississippi“ Mrs. Hargrove said.
    George said among her responsibilities are maintaining and upgrading rural housing and water and utility systems.
    “We also work to improve economic stability of  rural communities and assist community infrastructure and facility programs,” she said.
    Before accepting this new position,  George spent 15 years working with Congressman Bennie Thompson’s office as a Special Projects Coordinator and Office Manager. In that time, she coordinated outreach services, participated in district development events and worked with federal agents to resolve constituent issues.
    Before that, she worked as an Office Manager at the Mississippi Health Awareness Project.
    George said that when she heard about the job, she went through the usual process of submitting an application and going through the interview process.
    “I was absolutely elated when I found out I got the job. I was humbled that the Obama Administration considered me, giving me a chance for this unique opportunity,” she said.
    George said her office will be in Jackson, and she is making plans to move there.
    George and her husband, Steve George Sr., are the parents of three children. She is a 1987 graduate of Grenada High School and attended  Holmes Community College, receiving an associate degree in micro-computer technology.
    She has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Mississippi Valley State University, and a master’s degree in instructional technology from Mississippi State University.
    She is currently working on her Ph.D in public policy and administration at Walden University.

Visitor Comments
 
Submitted By: Lucille & Emmitt Submitted: 8/4/2009
Congratulation Trina, We no you will do a great job. We are very happy for you. Stay with God's way because it leads to endless hope.

Submitted By: georgia & family Submitted: 7/30/2009
congrat from the family we know you could do what you set your mind to do.We love and let God use you.

Submitted By: Mike Armour Submitted: 7/20/2009
Trina, We are proud of you. Please stop by if your in the Tupelo area and thanks for your help in the past. ARC has always had a great working relationship with RD-USDA. Sincerely, Mike Armour, Director, Appalachian Regional Commission, Tupelo, Mississippi.

Submitted By: Kyla Submitted: 7/16/2009
Congratulations to you, Trina. I am very proud of you and I hope that you will continue to succeed and prosper. Many blessings to you and your family as you begin these new endeavors

Submitted By: Lisa Herman Submitted: 7/15/2009
Congratulations Trina!!!! This is your long lost friend from Duck Hill, Lisa Herman. I am so very proud of you. They couldn't have found anyone else better for the job. May God continue to bless you and your family and all that you do!

Submitted By: MEKE Submitted: 7/15/2009
Congratulation and Many Blessings to you. The hard work does pay off. Stay focused we love you

Submitted By: JOYCE Submitted: 7/15/2009
I'm so proud of you, continue doing a great work to help and empower. I look forward to seeing you in Jackson.

Submitted By: Ann & Lonnie Johnson Submitted: 7/15/2009
CONGRATS TRINA!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

Submitted By: Angela Washington Submitted: 7/15/2009
Congrats Trina! I am so proud of you, WOW, I am happy that you continue to let God use you to do things. Contnue to let him be head of your life and all that you do. Love Ya Ne-Ne

Submitted By: Leslie Addison Submitted: 7/13/2009
Congratulations, Trina!

Submitted By: JT Submitted: 7/13/2009
Ditto to what Marquita said.

Submitted By: Marquita Townes Submitted: 7/13/2009
Congrats Trina!! May God continue to bless you with countless opportunities. Thank you for always being a role model for us. Love you!



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