Stewardship Activities Esoteric to the City of Glendale:
- Glendale Burbank Republican Assembly Board Member
- Glendale Homeowner's Coordinating Council Board Member
- Unity Fest Organizing Committee
- Glendale Water & Power Commission President & Secretary
- Glendale Water & Power Street Light Committee
- Glendale Human Relations Coalition Board Member
- Glendale Peace Summit Organizing Committee
- Glendale Seeds of Peace ~ Flower Project Co-Facilitator at Edison School Site
- Verdugo Skate Park Design Committee
- Chaperon at Giggles Youth Dances
- Volunteer Usher at Alex Theatre with my Son, Amador
- Glendale Youth Voice Community Hero
- Glendale Youth Voice Prudential Leadership Camp Chaperon
- California Senate & Assembly 2003 Women in Business Community Service Award
- Tim Herman Foundation Board Member
- Assistant Catholic Chaplain, L.A. County Sheriff’s Twin Towers Correctional Facility
Education:
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA ~ Criminal Justice Addiction Professional, 2007 to 2008
Certificate Awarded, July 2008
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA ~ Addiction Counseling Certificate Program, 2005 to 2006
Certificate Awarded, January 2007
Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese:
Presider Training Certificate; Vigils, Prayer Services, Graveside Services, October 2006
Bereavement Training Program, Catholic Cemeteries Department, 2006
Restorative Justice & Detention Ministry Training Certificate, 2005
Confirmation Coordinator Certificate, 2002
Certified Catechist, Youth & Junior High, 1996
Master Catechist Student, 1996 to 1998
Los Angeles City Department of Neighborhood Empowerment:
Empowerment Academy Training Workshops, 2004 to 2005
Land-Use Policies and Planning Tools
Business and Asset Development Strategies
Neighborhood Planning and Community Development Process
Housing and Community Economic Development
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA ~ Catholic Bible Institute, 2001 to 2004
Bible Study Leadership Certificate Awarded, May 2004
LAPD Civilian Academy Graduate
La Verne College of Law, San Fernando Valley, CA ~ Workers’ Compensation Certificate, 1986
California State University, Los Angeles ~ Bachelor of Arts, Major: Political Science, Minor: Law, 1982
Professional Career:
Amador H. Solis & Associates, Inc, All Language Interpreting Agency
1999 to Present Chief Operating Officer, 1979 to 1994 Spanish Interpreter
Lenore M. Solis & Associates ~ Workers’ Compensation Consultant, 1989 to Present
Lenore M. Solis & Associates, Entrepreneurial Adventures; L.M. Solis ~ 1985 to Present
Notary Public, Translation & Ombudsman Services,
Certified Tax Preparer
American Realty Centre, Inc. ~ Agent, 2002 to Present - Very Part-Time
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Associate ~ Addiction Counseling Resources, June 2007 to Present
California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Religious ~ Ministerial:
Assistant Catholic Chaplain, Los Angeles, California
2005 to Present, 2003 to 2005 -Volunteer, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Twin Tower Correctional Facility
Bible Study Fellowship, Pasadena, California ~ 1994 to 2005, 2006 to 2008 - Small group women’s weekly bible study.
Incarnation Catholic Church, Glendale, California
1972 to Present Parishioner, 1994 to 1996 Catechist 7th & 8th grade, 1995 to 2002 Eucharistic Minister, 1997 to 2002 Lector, 1998 - 2003 Stewardship Fair Co-Chair, 1998 to Present Member Hospitality Committee, 2002 Publicity - 75th Anniversary Executive Committee, 2002 - 2003 Capital Campaign Executive Committee, 1997 to Present Pro Life Committee, 1997 to Present 4th Sunday “Holely Ones” Donut Sales, and April 2001 - 2002 Volunteer Youth Minister “Dynamic Disciple Leadership Team”.
Philanthropy:
LAPD Northeast Division Clergy Council Member & Chaplain, Community Relations Office
2008 to the Present
LAPD Clergy Forum & Hispanic Forum, Community Relations, Office of the Chief of Police
1998 to Present, 2004-2006 Hispanic Forum Co-Chair, 2000 - 2005 Police Officer Interview Panel Community Rater
Los Angeles Unified School District - Special Education Surrogate Parent
2006 to Present
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council #62
2007 to Present Elected Church Religious Representative; 2005 to 2006 Elected Business Representative;
2005 to 2006 Crime, Public Safety and Transportation Committee Chair; 2000 to 2003 Volunteer Formation Committee Member; Application for Certification Signatory, BONC Public Hearing Presenter, & Elections Procedures Committee Member.
Civic Angels
2004 Treasurer, 1998 Treasurer, 1995 Treasurer, Member 1991 to the Present
Glendale Water & Power Commission, Glendale, California
2005 President, 2004 Secretary, 2002 President, 2001 Secretary; Appointed Commissioner: March 2000 - March 2003; Reappointed April 2003 - October 2005
Glendale Human Relations Coalition
2002 to 2003 Treasurer, 1999 to 2004 Member
Christ For Kids - Atwater Village Churches United Against Youth Violence/Atwater Churches United for Peace and Reconciliation
1998 Founding Member, 1998 to 2003
Seeds of Peace
1999 to 2003
Flower Project ~ Edison Elementary School Site Co-Coordinator
2003
1st Peace Summit, Glendale Community College ~ Organizing Committee
LAPD Community Police Advisory Board, Northeast Division
1998 Vice-Chair, 1997 Co-Chair, 1996 -1997 Member: Representing North Atwater Village
LAPD Community Police Advisory Board Summit Planning Committee
1997 & 1998
Certificates of Appreciation:
- Los Angeles Police Department Certificate of Recognition 2006
- City of Los Angeles Certificate of Appreciation 2004
- California Senate & Assembly 2003 Women in Business Community Service Award
