The HistoryMakers video oral history with Deborah A. Elam.
| Format | Video (Streaming) |
| Publication | Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016]. |
| Description | 1 online resource (6 video files (2 hr., 42 min., 32 sec.)) : sound, color. |
| Supplemental Content | https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=https://da.thehistorymakers.org/storiesForBio;ID=A2007.111 |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Elam, Deborah A., 1961- interviewee. |
| Other author/creator | Wilson, Shawn, interviewer. |
| Other author/creator | Burghelea, Neculai, director of photography. |
| Other author/creator | HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company. |
| Variant title | History Makers video oral history with Deborah A. Elam |
| Portion of title | Deborah A. Elam |
| Abstract | Corporate executive Deborah Elam was born on June 1, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Elam attended Paul Lawrence Dunbar School until seventh grade, when she was accepted in the Ursuline Academy in New Orleans. Elam attended Xavier University and Louisiana State University, where she received her B.A. degree in sociology. In 1987, Elam earned her M.A. degree in public administration at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was recruited by General Electric executive Wiley Harris as an intern. A year later, Elam joined GE's Human Resources Leadership Program. Upon completing the program, Elam began working in a variety of human resources positions for GE. In 2000, Elam became the managing director for Human Resources at GE Capital Commercial Finance. Two years later, Elam was promoted to president and chief diversity officer at GE in Fairfield, Connecticut. In 2006, Elam was appointed a company officer by GE's Board of Directors. |
| Credits | Videographer, Neculai Burghelea. |
| Performer | Shawn Wilson, interviewer. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded Fairfield, Connecticut 2007 March 26. |
| Source of description | Vendor-supplied metadata. |
| Genre/form | Internet videos. |
| Genre/form | Interviews. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Genre/form | Oral histories. |
| Genre/form | Oral histories. |
| Genre/form | Internet videos. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Stock number | A2007.111 HistoryMakers |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |