Charlotte LATINA Style Business Series
Thursday, July 19, 2012 – 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

Jennifer Roberts has been a common-sense, independent voice for North Carolina families on the Mecklenburg County Commission during the last 8 years. She has a proven record of reaching across the aisle, uniting behind a common goal and working to solve the problems that face the region in partnership with businesses, community leaders and families.

She is a native North Carolina and has always demonstrated the qualities this region values most: hard work, honesty, and leadership. A look at her background shows that she has dedicated herself to these ideals.

Education
East Mecklenburg High School, Valedictorian
University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, Morehead Scholar
John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Masters Degree
University of Toronto, Masters Degree

Employment
High School Math Teacher
International Banker, Wachovia
Foreign Service Officer with the US Department of State
Executive Director, Charlotte World Affairs Council
Adjunct Professor, UNC-Charlotte

Jennifer Roberts lives in central Charlotte with her husband, Manley, and their two children. She still enjoys playing tennis and volleyball on several community teams, and especially appreciates time spent camping, hiking, and biking with her family