Graduates
Myra Belin
HR Manager, Education & Development
Neiman Marcus
“If you had told me that
one professor’s phone call would have a
lifelong impact, I never would have believed you
… but it did! The Management program, with
its unique structure — the tools I learned,
the knowledge I gained, the experiences I had and
the relationships I built — is the building
block upon which I built my future. Each day, I
continue to draw from what I learned and build
upon it, not only professionally but also
personally. The success I am today is due to my
years in the program and is a lifelong gift from
the professor, Mary Lou Avera, who I am honored to
have as my teacher, my mentor and my
friend.”
Myra completed the management certificate and an Associate in Applied
Sciences degree in business (with honors) at
Brookhaven College. She also has a Bachelor of
Arts in Business Administration and Social
Sciences — also with honors — from the
University of Texas.
Blanca Gonzales
Human Resource Director, Distribution Center
Tuesday Morning Partners
“My associate degree
prepared me to be successful in my career in human
resource management. The four core courses —
Decision Making, Human Resources, Organizational
Behavior and Supervision — have helped me in
every aspect of my career. I enjoyed the
networking amongst the other students because you
learned about how other organizations
functioned. But most of all I am thankful for
having an instructor like Mary Lou Avera. Mary Lou
took each one of her students by the hand and
helped guide us in the right direction. I highly
recommend the Management Program offered at Dallas
County Community Colleges. I have had my staff and
other employees in the organization enroll in
these courses, and I have noticed a major
improvement in their management skills.”
Blanca earned an Associate in Applied Sciences in management from Brookhaven College
and a Master of Arts in management from Dallas Baptist University.
Pat Sykes
Enrolled Agent Director
H&R Block Premium
“The Management Program at
Brookhaven helped me reach my lifelong dream of a
college degree. Classes were interesting and fun
and were related to my position as a new
manager. Interaction with other students offered
encouragement to excel, and semester goals and
objectives provided constructive applications of
current management concepts. My professor, Mary
Lou Avera, drew on her own expertise to challenge
us to reach our career potential. Learning plus
fun — what an opportunity!”
Pat continued her education
after leaving Brookhaven College, earning a
Bachelor of Business Studies in management from
Dallas Baptist University.
