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Glinda Allen

African Descendants Peer Educator -
NH REACH 2010 Initiative


What I do here: Peer Educator, I teach hypertension and diabetes prevention to the African Descendents Community. I also try to keep myself available for Cultural Competency forums. I also assist in focus groups that deal with the treatment of African Descendents in the city of Manchester, New Hampshire.


Talents: Singer/performer

Experience: I have been a licensed nursing assistant for the past 10 years.

Favorite word: Girlfriend, it gets better

Least favorite word: I can't

Favorite sound: An angelic singing voice

Things I wanted to do when I grew up:
1. Registered Nurse
2. Professional Singer
3. Stewardess

Job that I'd hate: A gopher

Place of birth: Washington, D.C.