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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Youth at Work
Photo of Commissioner Naomi C. Earp

Birthplace:
Newport News, Virginia

High School:
Huntington High School
Newport News, Virginia

College:
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, Virginia

Graduate Schools:
Master of Science in Education
Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana

Juris Doctor
Catholic School of Law
Washington, D.C.

First Job:
File clerk at a community services program at age 16

Current Interests:
Running and trying to keep up with son's school and sports activities

Advice:
I am a big believer in the power of having a mentor. Find someone whom you admire and respect, talk about your dreams as well as your concerns, and listen to their guidance. Mentors are the unsung heroes of the work world.