GWA, Inc.'s purpose is to increase performance of organizations and individuals of corporate, non-profit organizations and government agencies to manage more effectively in today's dynamic work environment. Dr. Williams Elected President of NAWBO- Delaware Chapter Dr. Devona Williams, President/CEO of GWA was elected 2008-2009 President of the National Association of Women Business Owner's (NAWBO) Delaware Chapter.  Williams transitioned into the new role May 15 at the Annual Meeting in WIlmington, Delaware.  In 2006, Williams was named NAWBO Member of the Year with the NAWBO Denver Chapter where she served as a Director from 2004-2006. Associate Changes at Goeins-Williams Associates Goeins-Williams Associates, Inc. (GWA) announces that Sheella Mierson, Ph.D. joined the performance consulting firm as an associate consultant in July 2008.  Mierson brings more than 20 years of experience as an educator, trainer and consultant to the GWA team.  Devona Williams, President/CEO said, “Dr. Mierson’s work in training and development, group facilitation, instructional design, diversity/cultural competency, and organizational development will provide additional support to our clients in these areas.” Also new to the GWA team is Regina Sanders who joins the firm as an Associate.  With more than 20 years experience in organizational management, project management, technical writing and training and development, Regina adds experience and rounds out the team. Terri Trent has recently been promoted to senior consulting associate with GWA, merited by her long standing relationship and performance with the firm and her continued personal and professional development. Lorrie Goeins, former employee, re-joined the GWA team as an associate consultant in April 2008. Spice of Life® Diversity Products Improved Goeins-Williams Associates, Inc. announces enhancements and the second printing of the Spice of Life®,” Card Deck training tool for trainers and leaders of workplace diversity and inclusion.  Introduced in 2003, the SOL Diversity Card Tool with 48 cards in the deck fosters interactive dialog on work place diversity topics.  Most cards pose questions or prompt group activities in content areas: Knowledge, Understanding, Acceptance and Behavior.  The 24 page Expanded Facilitator's Guide, introduced in 2006, offers suggested answers to each of the cards. Users will be pleased to see numbered cards in the deck that correspond to the Expanded Facilitator's Guide for quick and easy reference.  The popular Ouch! card is now available in packs of 10. Customers all over the country including corporations, hospitals, educational institutions and governm ent agencies have integrated the use of the Spice of Life Diversity Training Tools into their diversity training programs.  Experienced human relations and diversity trainers use the Spice of Life Diversity Training Tools to enrich diversity training curriculum, as icebreakers or for supplemental discussion and group learning. The Spice of Life card deck and Expanded Facilitator’s Guide can be ordered as a Trainer’s Kit and other products can be ordered on the new product website for only $59.95 from Goeins-Williams Associates, Inc., at: www.spiceoflife cards.com.  Sold separately, the Card Deck is $49.95 and Expanded Facilitator Guide is only $19.95.  Shipping and handling costs are free for all on line orders.  All major credit cards are accepted. The Inscape Publishing Company, the leading an international publisher of learning assessment tools including the Discovering Diversity Profile®, endorsed the product. Designed for adults of all ages and occupations, the Spice of Life diversity training products are easy to use in a group setting. Goeins-Williams Associates Goes Green GWA is pleased to announce its Green Policy which it formally adopted in June 2008 in recognition of the need to preserve resources and to be kinder to the environment.  Here is the simple 5 point plan: GWA will email all invoices to its customers and pay all bills electronically whenever possible GWA will deliver all proposals and customer reports including summaries, studies electronically in PDF format unless desired otherwise GWA will schedule teleconference call meetings for selected project work and team meetings in lieu of face to face meetings when it makes sense and does not impact the quality of communication GWA will store customer files electronically GWA will recycle, reuse paper and other consumable supplies and equipment Outstanding Woman in Business The Denver Business Journal selected Devona Williams as a finalist in the category of Consulting for its annual Outstanding Women in Business award in August 2005. The Delaware Today Magazine named Dr. Williams one of the top 37 women in business in Delaware in December 2005. Superstar in Business (2000) Delaware, Diamond Award (2001) Minority Businessperson of the Year (2000) Dr. Devona E.G. Williams, president of Goeins-Williams Associates Inc. was selected by Delaware Community Resinvestment Council Inc. and the Minority Business Opportunity Committee as the Minority Businessperson of the Year. Dr. Williams was named the Government Management Assistance Program Diamond Award Winner by the Delaware Small Business Development Center. GWA was named a Superstar in Business by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce in 2000. Devona Williams Featured Author in Remarkable Women The inspirational book Remarkable Women, by Insight Publishing, offers readers a profound look into the lives, lessons, and insights of a unique collection of women. In Chapter 22, Dr. Devona Williams, President/CEO Goeins-Williams Associates, Inc. tells her personal story of challenges and triumphs. Her unique strength, philosophy and approach to life forged the foundation for her successful 30 year career and success. Her story is both startling and inspirational!