Angela Perkey

Martinis, makeovers, and massages are not always what come to mind when you think about giving back and community service. Yet a group of executive women who are members of Women in Technology (WIT) in the Washington, D.C. area have found a creative way to network, have a...

Here's a rhetorical question: Have you ever felt less than motivated to go to work? For the vast majority of us, the answer is a resounding yes. And this is a serious matter to consider.

When these feelings arise, we do not do our best work, therefore robbing employers,...

Every September, I go to the eye doctor for my annual eye exam. I've been wearing glasses since I was in the 2nd grade, and each visit inevitably results in a stronger prescription for my glasses and contacts. I spend so much time working at the computer and reading that...

Volunteer service is a way for individuals to create a tangible and visible difference in our communities and in the world. However, there are certain limits to what we can do and the impact that we can have. This is not a message that people in the nonprofit and public...

Unemployment has been hovering above 9 percent across the U.S. for over a year. Nearly one in 10 Americans has the will and ability work, but has not been able to find suitable work. Without an income, they are likely having to rely on government assistance in order to pay...

Born and raised in Nashville, I have always loved the friendly people and historic places that define this city and give it a special charm. Yet never before have I been so proud of my hometown. The outpouring of compassion and community since the sudden rainfall that drowned most neighborhoods...

You've undoubtedly seen the oil spill images: seagulls covered in splotches of thick brown oil, the cloudy waters that now cover the entire coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and fishermen who will no longer be able to fish. Some experts are predicting that it will take decades for the...

The horrific earthquake in Chile that follows the recent destruction and devastation of Haiti can be overwhelming. Seeing the endless streams of families without houses or any of their personal belongings is difficult to watch. Personally, I prefer not to be bombarded with all of the bad news. It's not...

Every time you turn on the TV, read the newspaper, or go online, you're confronted with all the problems that exist in our neighborhoods, nation and world. From unemployment to natural disasters, high school dropout rates to neighborhood murders and from war to illness and poverty, problems are seemingly endless...