RALEIGH, NC, January 09, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Shirley Ann Trent Mullinax Lombardi, EdD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Lombardi has built a distinguished career marked by her dedication to education, technology and community service. Since 2014, she has served as a board of directors member at Foothold Publications Inc. in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. She co-founded the organization with her husband to explore and share their ancestral heritage. The company also serves as an umbrella for her husband's computer and security systems design consulting projects.
As an accomplished author, Dr. Lombardi has contributed to https://technology4kids.info/ since 2006. Her passion for education is further demonstrated by her long-standing commitment as a facilitator, mentor, teacher and caregiver at Lombardi eLearning since 1999. Dr. Lombardi's influence in the classroom was particularly notable during the COVID-19 pandemic, where she played a pivotal role in ensuring that special education classes remained open, allowing children with special needs to continue receiving essential care.
Dr. Lombardi's career began in architecture and design. Between 1978 and 1983, she worked as a draftsman at Koppers Inc., where her mathematical skills were highly valued. Her career trajectory shifted when she moved to Texas with her then-husband and took on the role of project manager at the University of Texas at Austin. After returning to Raleigh, Dr. Lombardi consulted with local architects and contributed to significant projects like the Wake County Public Safety Center.
Highly educated, Dr. Lombardi received a bachelor's degree in environmental design from North Carolina State University in 1977. Subsequently, she completed a Master of Business Administration from Meredith College in 1998 and a Doctor of Education in Math, Science, and Technology Education from North Carolina State University in 2011. Besides her education, Dr. Lombardi became active in the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, ITEEA, and Epsilon Pi Tau reflecting her dedication to the field of education.
Dr. Lombardi's civic involvement is extensive. From 1978 to 2018, she was a dedicated volunteer organizer, event director, and troop leader for the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Additionally, she has served as a foster parent for many years and provided emergency assistance through social services. Dr. Lombardi's active participation in church further underscores her commitment to community service.
Dr. Lombardi is deeply committed to advancing preschool education and supporting neurogenesis among older adults. She continues advocating for lifelong learning and aims to empower children and adults through education and research initiatives.
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