VSOY Black History Month Local Heroes Series
The old saying that “Leaders are born, not made” is only partially true.
Terri Goldson and Diane Stroman might have been born leaders with the certain qualities of leadership, yet they used those traits to develop leaders in the communities they served.
February is Black History Month.
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid."
- Audre Lorde
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| Diane Stroman |
Diane Stroman is a lifelong Ansonia resident and recently retired Vice President of the nonprofit TEAM, Inc. in Derby.
TEAM supports the elderly, homeless, youth education, and various community needs.
Through TEAM and her relationship with VSOY, we were able able to use the services of TEAM. Founding members of VSOY and the community was also guided by Diane through her creation of the Valley Youth Council NAACP.
Through the Youth Group we learned about our History, Organizational Structure, Community, and Leadership. In retirement Diane still is involved in community through her work in faith and as an alderman.
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| Terri and Ronja Goldson |
Terri Goldson is also a lifelong resident who starred in football as a youth and continues to be a star in the community still to this day. After graduating from college, Terri started his teaching career.
He gave us a male role model who was and still is lacking in the education system to this day.
This man of faith also passed on his leadership traits to young men and woman by working directly with them as a football and girls basketball coach. Coach Goldson embodies all the classic leadership traits and uses them to grow the youth into future leaders.
We want to recognize these local black heroes who were born leaders and also developed leaders throughout the Valley.
With our love and the community's love we appreciate and are grateful to both Terri and Diane.
This is shared from the Valley Save Our Youth Facebook page.
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