Guylaine Saint Juste
President & CEO
NABA
Clifton, VA USA
“Own who you are, and refuse to be melted in anyone's pot.”
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
Immigrated before 18, married the first time at 19, first child 21, second child 26, divorced 28, lost my mother 31
Took 7 years to earn my bachelor's degree
Promoted to first leadership role at 21, thanks to another strong Black woman who believed in my potential.
Went into a business and a space I knew very little about.
In 11 years was promoted 3 times
Married the love of my life
Both daughters graduate college
President & CEO
Education
High School
Certification/License
SHRM-SCP
SHRM
SHRM-SCP
SHRM
Vocational
CAE
ASAE
CAE
ASAE
Career
President & CEO
Inspire our team, so that together we impact our community and path and pave the world to a more just world.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Non-Profit Organizations
Education
Upholding a Cause and Belief
Day to Day
Every day is different. Being a CEO means that you are chief cheerleader for the mission, vision, and possibilities of the organization. You stand for its results and its impact.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for professionals
Get engaged. Volunteer. Serve on local boards. Build a network.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Certification/License
SHRM-SCP
SHRM-SCP
Vocational
CAE
CAE
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"You are intimidating, aggressive, demanding. Retail girl. Not polished enough. Who do you think you are?"
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation Immigrant
