The Most Admired Woman in My Life

She was only 13 when her father died. She was her mother's main companion until the latter's death when she was 28. Nevertheless, she earned a Bachelor's degree in English, with a minor in Psychology. And out of that generic preparation, she would create a career in corporate communications and marketing.

After a few years as a copywriter and in public relations for nonprofits, she opened her own public relations and marketing business at the age of 28. In a competitive market in Charlotte, where there are a number of large agencies established and still opening, she has had a successful business for 24 years. She even received the Public Relations Society of America/Charlotte Chapter Infinity Award for lifetime achievement in 2002.

I admire her for having the courage and persistence to attempt all of this on her own. She is my little sister, Dorothy Waterfill Trotter.

--submitted by Betty Waterfill Stone, WRC Board member

Posted by Kate Tinnan, WRC Volunteer