Leadership Center for Excellence

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Lisa Fikes

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Dec 02, 2016

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Yolanda Vazquez talks with Lisa Fikes, the Director of Volunteer Arlington, about the Leadership Center for Excellence. Also discussed are the accomplishments of the organization and the value of volunteerism. Follow on Facebook & Twitter. For more videos and information about your community, go to ComcastNewsmakers.com. Recorded on: 11/30/2016.

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