Barbara Drummond NACo Board Member

Number of years active in NACo: 6 years

Occupation: Public Affairs-Community Services Director, Mobile County, Ala.

Education: B.S., communications, University of South Alabama.

The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Change careers after 21 years on the same job.

Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: Maya Angelou, Jimmy Carter and Luther Vandross.

A dream I have is to: Have my literary material published nationally.

You’d be surprised to learn that I: Care about the state of America.

The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Ventured alone through the streets of Chicago and New York.

My favorite sport is: Basketball.

I’m most proud of: My 23-year-old daughter, Roshunda. I am so thankful that despite all the negatives, my daughter has blossomed into a fine woman.

Every morning I read: About matters as they relate to the state of America.

My favorite meal is: Turkey with trimmings.

My pet peeve is: Dishonest people.

My motto is: Respect others so that one day the honor will return unto me.

The last book I read was: The Heart of a Woman, by Maya Angelou.

My favorite movie is: To Kill a Mockingbird.

My favorite music is: Old R&B.

My favorite president is: Bill Clinton.