Name:  Wendi Lee Newman

Education: B.A. in Human Services from Hope International University

Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA (represent!)

Family: Jerry (Dad), Ruthanne (Mom), Aaron (brother), and 2 fat gray kitties named Ninny and Gus

Hobbies: Anything creative or artsy like: Scrapbooking, Painting, Arts and Crafts, etc...

Job Title: Development Coordinator

How did you come to Solidarity? I've known about Solidarity since its inception, but my Senior year of college, I checked it out at the prodding of a friend and I never left! 

What is your role at Solidarity? I manage our unbelievably amazing staff and help Tommy stay sane while running a non-profit!

What is the best part of your role? I love doing behind the scenes work and making Solidarity run like a well-oiled machine!

What is your favorite movie? Oh there's so many...but 13 Going On 30 is timeless (I think I've watched it 900.5 times) and Miss Congeniality 2 ("Tina's of the world, unite!") is fun.  And you can't forget about the classics- anything with Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day is amazing!

What reality TV show would you be on and why? I love America's Next Top Model- it would be fun to get photographed looking fierce!  And if The Office was a reality show, I'd be Pam.

Favorite place you have been and why? One of them is England because of the beautiful countryside and the amazing history; I can't forget my family's hometown in the Applalachian mountains- gotta love that country cookin'!

Where is the next place you would like to go? Eastern Europe (Spain, Italy, Prague) and South America.  I also really really want to roadtrip from Maine all the way down to southern Florida.  Any takers?

What makes you laugh/cry? My brother makes me laugh like none other, and America's Funniest Videos is a close second. Also Erin Pifer is one funny cat!  Almost anything makes me cry...yes, even that sappy commercial does the job.