featuring
Nancy Barry

Breakfast
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Junior League of Houston

Nancy Barry is a speaker, author and Gen Y expert. After 25 years in the corporate world, she walked away from the "best job in the world" to share her extensive business experience with others. One of her passions is helping twentysomethings be successful in their careers. In her book, When Reality Hits: What Employers Want Recent College Graduates to Know, she shares the secrets to success - mastering "soft skills" in the workplace.

Nancy has the opportunity to speak on college campuses across the country and helps her corporate clients get their young professionals off to a great start. She tells young professionals what managers want them to know and don't have time to tell them. Nancy's other passion is helping business leaders understand Gen Y - who they are, what they want, why they are different from other generations and how to manage them. Nancy understands Gen Y - she's raised, hired, mentored and coached them.

Prior to launching her company in 2005, Nancy served as vice president of community services for The Dallas Morning News and WFAA-TV. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and National Association of Colleges and Employers.

A native of Dallas, Nancy is the proud mother of two children. Her son, Chris, graduated from Yale University and her daughter, Lauren, is a senior in high school.

To learn more about Nancy and her book, visit www.nancybarry.com.

For additional information, contact: Literacy Advance of Houston at 713-266-8777