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ABOUT US
Susan O. Cranford - Executive Director
Susan was one to never give up. She became an EMT, worked in Dr. offices.
She later found that in California, at the time, with the right recommendation letters and experience, she challenged the nursing boards to qualify as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. She had all the necessary education, classes and expertise, just not the formal "degree". She had completed 2 years of college while in the military. It took 6 months of recommendation letters from Doctors, Commanders, and hard studying to make her dream come true. She finally became a nurse and ultimately the nurse In-Charge on the floor at the clinic where she worked.
Susan was born the second out of five children into a typical military family. Her father passed away when she was 9 years of age. Her mother had only reached the 8th grade, was a homemaker and never worked. She was completely dependent upon her husband and his support. When he passed away, her mother was unprepared for what the future held for her and her children.
Susan and her siblings grew up in extreme poverty and an abusive situation inside and outside their home. They moved from home to home when any attempt was made to remove the children from the family. Many times, in the middle of the night, they were forced to move leaving many beloved things behind (including memories of her father).
Inspite of the hardships, Susan and her siblings managed to hold on to each other, getting through high school and leaving home as soon as they could.
Susan experienced her share of failed relationships throughout her life, and yes, some were very abusive. The cycle of abuse is extremely hard to break. It takes a lifetime to free oneself from it. Through all these hardships, Susan has become a successful business women. Her thoughts have always been..."Educate a family and you teach the world for generations to come". Once a parent is formally educated, the chances that children will follow in their footsteps, is greatly enhanced.
Susan lost two brothers within a short period of time (March 2007 - February 2008). She prides herself in watching over her nieces and nephews to make sure they become the productive, happy, healthy adults that her brothers would want them to be.
This foundation is an avenue for Ms. Cranford to reach heads of households, families and abused children. No one should ever have to struggle the way she did or endure the hardships of her past. Susan understands that formal education is one of the keys to ending illiteracy and abuse.
Susan spent many years in the United Air Force Reserve as a Combat Med, Surgical Tech, Flight Med and at one point was the NCOIC in-charge of immunization. Ms. Cranford was awarded an Accommodation Medal for bringing the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill AFB into combat ready compliance status, for her work in the Immunization Clinic. A rare award to receive during peace time. When she was only in her early 20's, Sgt. Cranford transitioned the squadron Immunization Clinic to hospital status re-writing standard operating procedures(SOP) to enable pilots and the rest of the wing, (approx 5,000) to be combat ready if our nation were to mobilize for war. Which ultimately happened a few years later as in Desert Storm.
In her civilian life she pursued her nursing and education careers. Enrolled at Weber State College in Ogden, Utah and attending nursing related classes while in the military. She was never able to qualify for grants or scholarships due to academics or "making too much money". The basic need to survive while trying to educate herself was imperative at the time. She took student loans while the AFRES provided some funding. But, with military transfers, etc, it was difficult to obtain her degree.
Susan was one to never give up. She became an EMT, worked in Dr. offices.
But Susan, always reaching for more, went back to night school at age 37, this time obtaining her Bachelors Degree in Science in Business.
Currently, Ms. Cranford works with a national distribution firm out of Southern California while devoting her time to the non-profit organization she launched in 2007. She confronts issues that have affected her life through personal experiences, her military life and medical career.
Beverly Hill - Assistant Director / Treasurer
Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Beverly sought out a life-long career in education. Graduating from the University of Southwestern Oklahoma with a Bachelor's Degree in Science Education, Beverly began her career as an educator in the Oklahoma City public school system teaching on a Junior High School level from 1970-1971. Relocated to Ridgecrest, California to teach Biological Sciences to secondary level students at Sherman E. Burroughs H.S. until 2003.
Beverly's graduate education includes attending University of Oklahoma, University of California Santa Barbara and California State University Fresno. She holds a California Lifetime Teaching Credential in Biological Science and held the position of Department Chair for 28 years in Curriculum and Course Development, with emphasis on Earth Science, Geology, Advanced Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Advanced Placement Biology and Botany.
Other Achievements and Positions include:
*Adviser for 5 years with the Gifted and Talented Education program (GATE)
*Adviser for 20 years for the California Scholarship Federation at Burroughs.
*Participant and Presenter for the Central Valley Science Project which was sponsored by the Fresno State University to develop K-12 curriculum projects with an emphasis toward environmental science.
*Technology Adviser helping develop first computer lab in high schools.
*Science Fair Adviser to State Level students receiving awards in their division.
*Member National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) during most of her teaching career.
Beverly is retired with her husband of 37 years and has two children. She is currently donating her time expanding her educational career to assist women and children in developing and offering them scholarship programs.
Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Beverly sought out a life-long career in education. Graduating from the University of Southwestern Oklahoma with a Bachelor's Degree in Science Education, Beverly began her career as an educator in the Oklahoma City public school system teaching on a Junior High School level from 1970-1971. Relocated to Ridgecrest, California to teach Biological Sciences to secondary level students at Sherman E. Burroughs H.S. until 2003.
Beverly's graduate education includes attending University of Oklahoma, University of California Santa Barbara and California State University Fresno. She holds a California Lifetime Teaching Credential in Biological Science and held the position of Department Chair for 28 years in Curriculum and Course Development, with emphasis on Earth Science, Geology, Advanced Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Advanced Placement Biology and Botany.
Other Achievements and Positions include:
*Adviser for 5 years with the Gifted and Talented Education program (GATE)
*Adviser for 20 years for the California Scholarship Federation at Burroughs.
*Participant and Presenter for the Central Valley Science Project which was sponsored by the Fresno State University to develop K-12 curriculum projects with an emphasis toward environmental science.
*Technology Adviser helping develop first computer lab in high schools.
*Science Fair Adviser to State Level students receiving awards in their division.
*Member National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) during most of her teaching career.
Beverly is retired with her husband of 37 years and has two children. She is currently donating her time expanding her educational career to assist women and children in developing and offering them scholarship programs.
Heather Pereyra - Trustee/Board Member
Mrs. Pereyra is married and is a graduate of San Diego State University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing.
Heather has worked as a consultant in floral design and later a demographic market analyst for "Silverado Senior Living" researching future locations for the facility.
Besides her work with Global Visions Unlimited, Heather is a Strategic Account Executive with Konica Minolta Business Solutions. She is the recipient of several national awards and reports to the Regional Vice President. She is also part of the company's mentor program in helping new-hires adjust while coaching them to be successful.
Marian Barrett - Secretary/ Trustee / Board Member
Marian is a married mother of 2 children and a graduate of the University of Phoenix in Southern California. She became acqainted with Susan Cranford in 1990 while a single mother going to night school earning her degree in Business Management. Susan even took care of her kids at nights so she could turn her attention to her studies.
Going to school was hard, but it became an excellent opportunity for her at work. She was promoted immediately into a full time Sales person and was able to double her income within her first year. After two successful years as top sales person, she was promoted to Sales Manager and continue to grow her income and provide for her children.
What was once a struggling single parent barely able to pay her bills, was now a strong independent successful woman. Her children are now grown and finishing college. Her oldest Son just graduated at University of Phoenix 2010 and is continuing on for his Masters Degree. Her Daughter is finishing her senior year at Cal State Fullerton for her bachelors in Health Science and she wants to continue for her Master Degree in nursing.
Education is the greatest investment and best key to success in any family situation.
Brittany Bosley - Trustee / Board Member
A resident of Las Vegas, Nevada and single mother of 6 year old, Brittany graduated from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. She currently works as an account manager for a large national distributor.
Eric Blair - Trustee / Board Member
Grants / Media Administrator
Eric is a professional writer, photographer and videographer working with Global Visions Unlimited assisting in the media and the grant writing department. Eric attended the University of Utah and Brigham Young University in Pre-Medicine and believes that if everyone had a chance to obtain a formal education, the world would be a much better place to live in and provide more success for everyone.
