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Alumni Spotlight
Dana Chavis '92
What you are doing now: I am an Assistant Federal Community Defender with Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee, Inc. and represent death row inmates in their federal appeals.
Major: Political Science
Most memorable Brockport moment: I credit Brockport for providing me the opportunities that formed my most memorable moments which are in connection with doing work-study for Literacy Volunteers of America tutoring migrant workers and working for Senator Alphonse D’Amato in the Washington D.C. semester program.
Most interesting life experience: Being a mother.
Last book read: Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges by Antonin Scalia
CD most likely to find in your stereo: Once Again by John Legend
Favorite vacation spot: St. George Island, Florida
Family: Husband, Michael and daughter, Mikaela age 9
What you want to be doing next year: I am very happy and content with my life and hope to continue doing what I have been.
What you want to be doing in 20 years: I hope to be retired from the law and working part time as a day care provider and spending my remaining time gardening and traveling.
Message to the students of today: There is no one recipe for living a good life but I can share my approach. I have found happiness by taking time daily to be appreciative of nature, the people around me and all the things I have in my life. My life has been enriched by being kind and helpful to others, especially those people often ignored by society in general. I have found satisfaction in my career by working hard and constantly learning new skills and approaches to lawyering. I have avoided regrets by exercising great patience, being considerate of other people and trying hard to forgive. I believe that the earlier in life that you can identify qualities and actions that will bring you peace and happiness the more you will be able to make a positive contribution to society and live a fulfilling life.
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