Charlotte Hitchcock

Charlotte Hitchcock, a legal aid lawyer in Staten Island came from Detroit, Michigan, where she was raised by an independent single mother. Her mother stressed the importance of education, which influenced Charlotte’s future success. She started her educational career by obtaining her B.A in psychology at the University of Michigan. Having decided to become a “professional student� she furthered her education by obtaining a M.A in public health at Yale University and a law degree at New York University. During her educational career she advocated for civil rights in her surrounding communities. She was practically vocal in the Anti-Apartheid Movement where she represented and expressed Yale University’s views at the United Nations in 1896. After becoming involved in political activism she began working with women with children and the elderly for three years. She then became involved with criminal defense law for seven and a half years. Finally, she got involved with fundraising, development work, and lobbying for legal aid fund; which led her to become a legal aid lawyer. When asked to describe a leader, she described it as one who is, “empowered, and one who is willing to turn over reigns,� she also believed that a leader should be involved in mentoring and sharing their knowledge. Ultimately, Charlotte Hitchcock is a woman who believes that family, education, and networking can over power any kind of adversity and are the keys to success.

Interviewer:

Christine Seraphin

Date: March 6, 2006

Time: 9:00a.m