[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 20 (Wednesday, March 4, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E293-E294]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JUDY MELLO

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 4, 1998

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, we have all come to accept that we now live 
in a global society. One remarkable woman who recognized this fact long 
ago is Judy Mello. I wish to pay tribute to her today.
  Since 1994, Judy has served as President and CEO of World Learning, 
an organization committed to helping develop the knowledge, skills, and 
attitudes needed to contribute effectively to international 
understanding and global development. World Learning currently runs 
over 220 programs in 120 countries, providing direct program services 
to more than 300,000

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individuals. World Learning runs a School for International Training 
and important cultural exchange programs.
  Prior to her appointment at World Learning, Judy made her mark in the 
world of international banking. She ran her own firm, J.H. Mello 
Company, which provided financial advisory services to clients, and 
subsequently served as Managing Director of Cambridge International 
Partners, an investment banking firm in New York City. Formerly, she 
polished her international credentials and leadership skills at the 
International Division of Citibank, Marine Midland Bank, First Women's 
Bank, New York, Lehman Brothers, and American Express.
  Throughout her career, Judy has worked to help prepare America to 
compete in the global marketplace. The list of her commitments is long 
and distinguished: she served on the Board of World Education; the 
Board of Directors of the New York Business Development Corporation; 
the advisory board of the Nitze School of Advanced International 
Studies; the Johns Hopkins University Bologna Center; and the Board of 
Overseers of the NYU Graduate School of Business Administration.
  I am also extremely grateful for her efforts to foster the careers of 
aspiring women. She is a founding member and past director of the 
Committee of 200, an organization of women CEOs, and a founding member 
and co-chair of the Capital Circle, which mobilizes capital for women-
run businesses. She is a member of the Women's Forum, and a past member 
of the Women's Economic Round Table. Her dedication to the advancement 
of women in the corporate world is paving the way for the women CEOs of 
today and tomorrow.
  I am delighted that the National Association of Breast Cancer 
Organizations will honor Judy Mello next week with their distinguished 
``Celebrate Life Award'' for exhibiting the willingness to take control 
of her life, and the courage to determine her own destiny. I am so 
proud of her and I am hopeful her example serves as inspiration to all 
women--and all Americans.

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