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Meet the Board: Michael Ropp
Summer Burton • August 18, 2021
Welcome to our second "Meet the Board" post! In this series we are pleased to share interviews that Literacy Link South Central (LLSC) staff did with members of our Board of Directors. Please join us in learning more about the important work that this wonderful group of professionals does to help guide LLSC.
Michael Ropp, Vice-Chair of the Board
What is your name? Michael Ropp
What is your job title and company? Training Director - Labourers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 1059
How long have you been with the Board? Three years
What inspired you to get involved?
Through past involvement with other organizations that LLSC was also part of, I became aware of the core values and mission of LLSC.
Why is literacy important to you, or how do you see it being connected to the "big picture" of the work you do?
Literacy has become to mean so much more than I had originally understood. It affects everyone at different stages of their lives within our communities. For me, the challenge with delivering literacy programming is to actually recognize where the gaps/needs exist. And, once you do that, you have taken a step toward being compassionate and respectful of others needs. Also, LLSC offers many services and connections that have, and will be, very useful for LIUNA Local 1059 member Apprentices.
Can you share one thing you've done, learned, or been involved in as a result of being on the Board?
Being on the LLSC Board has helped me to remember that there are many good people within the community that work every day to not only earn a pay check and support themselves…..but also genuinely believe that the work they do will help others better themselves personally and professionally.
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