U.S. Forest Service Regional Commander to Offer Presentation at Unity College on October 23

Unity, Maine – October, 2006 –  Trailblazing United States Forest Service Regional Patrol Commander Berneice Anderson will offer a presentation at Unity College, Quimby Library, 11 a.m. on Monday, October 23.  The presentation will focus on the importance of hiring a diverse workforce.  Anderson will relate her experiences as an african american female employed by the United States Forest Service.

     The event is free and open to the general public.

     Anderson is a Regional Patrol Commander for Law Enforcement and Investigations for the USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region.  She presently oversees the enforcement division for the Eastern Region, which includes 20 states, 17 National Forests, and 50 federal officers.

     The event is co-sponsored by two Unity College student organizations: WE Lead, which promotes the environmental career aspirations of female students, and the Conservation Law Enforcement Club.

     Unity College is located at 90 Quaker Hill Road, Unity, Maine.

     Unity College is a small private college in rural Maine that provides dedicated, engaged students with a liberal arts education which emphasizes the environment and natural resources.  Unity College graduates are prepared to be environmental stewards, effective leaders, and responsible citizens through active learning experiences within a supportive community.