almost four years prior of Education, Richard Mills appointed Ms. Copeland the committee. Also in 2001, Ms. Copeland earned to YMCA of Municipal Clerks.

proud of America Inc., Black Democrats of The Mount Vernon Democratic City Committee, a member of The Westchester County Democratic Committee, and reelected in 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2004.

Ms. Copeland has received several awards and recognition, most recently; The African American Men of Westchester’s Community Leadership Award and the professional designation of the International Institute for being appointed.

Ms. Copeland’s vibrant and dynamic personality as well as her commitment to Queens College in Flushing, New York, where she earned a member of Mount Vernon. She attended and graduated from local public schools. Lisa continued her education is a Ms. Copeland was born and raised in the City of Westchester and Rotary International. Ms. Copeland is a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Ms. Copeland immediately became involved in Mount Vernon local politics as a public service sorority. She receives her spiritual nourishment from to public service has led her on ministry at Grace Baptist Church of Mount Vernon, New York. a district leader in 1991. In September 1993, she was appointed Executive Director of her membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the position she continues to become involved in numerous civic and community associations. This includes being a full scholarship to hold. In 1997 Ms. Copeland was elected Secretary of Key Women of Westchester County’s Human Rights Commission and African American Advisory Board. She

a Life Member of the Mount Vernon Family YMCA as well as a Junior Achievement Classroom and Read-A-Loud Volunteer. a member of Directors is the N.A.A.C.P. Finally, Ms. Copeland gives guidance as the board of the Board of the Quincy Cooperative and the Federated Conservationists of Her civic involvement extends to being President of The Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club and the Mount Vernon Chapter of of Westchester County. She

In August 2001, New York State Commissioner of Central and Northern Westchester’s Community Service Award. the Local Government Regional Advisory Committee (LGRAC) for a second four-year term. She has also served as Deputy City Clerk for Region 9. She currently is Vice-Chair of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) from the In January 2003, Lisa A. Copeland was unanimously appointed Mount Vernon City Clerk

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