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Shirley Eckes

The Class of 2008

Shirley Eckes (B.S., Accounting and Finance) has nearly two decades of experience in state government, global business and information technology. For two years she served as the Executive Director of the Governors Blue Ribbon Commission on Year 2000 Preparedness, a high-profile task force to assess and improve the states Year 2000 readiness and to maintain citizenry calmness. Among Shirley's goals in entering the program are to lead the policy-setting community by helping to create a balance that allows biotechnology to flourish within a controlled environment that will allow for a positive impact on human lives.