Barbara Duran

Barbara Duran

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    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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    Michigan

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    Michigan, United States

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    Hardin County, Tennessee, United States

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    Brownstown, MI

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    Wyandotte, MI

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    Wyandotte, MI

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    Michigan

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    Greater Detroit Chapter / Detroit, MI

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    Michigan, United States

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    Detroit-Windsor Chapter

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Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Membership Director / Immediate Past President

    Downriver West Kiwanis Club

    - Present 9 years

    Children

    Work with the club on fundraising activities i.e, Golf Outing, Vendor Show, Car Show, etc., and service projects that enhance the lives of children in the communities we serve.

  • Wyandotte-Sunrise Club - Past Secretary, Past President, 2015-2016 Lt. Governor

    Kiwanis International

    - 23 years 6 months

    Children

    Serving the children of the world,SE Michigan and our local communities through fundraising and service projects.

  • Chairperson

    City of Wyandotte - Zoning Board of Appeals & Adjustments

    - Present 27 years 8 months

    Politics

    Appointed by Mayor James DeSana to serve on the Zoning Board for the City of Wyandotte. The board grants variances to homeowners who are in violation of the zoning ordinance for land use and building/property requirements.

  • Commissioner

    City of Wyandotte - Planning Commission

    - Present 19 years 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Appointed by Mayor James DeSana to serve on the Planning Commission for the City of Wyandotte. The board holds public hearings on zoning and planning issues within the city.

  • Social Media Director

    Hardin County TN - CAM Food Pantry

    - Present 2 years 11 months

    Social Services

    Provide valuable content and information on the application process and food availability for residents of Hardin County, Tennessee.

Publications

  • 20 Communication and Follow Up Strategies for Life and Business

    Barbara Duran

Honors & Awards

  • Named Gift Award - AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver Branch

    AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver

    Awarded the "Named Gift" award from the AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver branch with a donation of $750 in my name to the AAUW Greatest Needs Fund at the National level.

  • 2021 Woman of Achievement - Unsung Heroine Nominee

    Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce

    Nominated for the Unsung Heroine Award through the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber for the 2021 Women of Achievement Awards to be presented in October, 2021.

  • Outstanding Volunteer 2019

    City of Wyandotte - Blue & Gold Award

    In recognition and appreciation of outstanding leadership and many years of dedicated service to the City of Wyandotte as a volunteer chairperson on the Zoning Board of Appeals and a commissioner on the Planning Commission.

  • Pace Setter Award

    Downriver West Kiwanis Club

    Awarded the Pace Setter Award in recognition of the past year as club president. As club president I was instrumental in introducing new service projects and fundraisers into the club which attracted 6 new members to join the club.

  • Best of MICHBusiness Award - Technology Guru

    MICHBusiness

    Awarded the 2017 Technology Guru award from the MICHBusiness .aka Michigan Business & Professional Association.

  • Words of Wisdom Award Winner

    National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) - Greater Detroit Chapter

    Awarded the Words of Wisdom Award for educating, mentoring and inspiring professional women towards achieving their dreams.

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