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Diane
Polangin has over 37 years experience in business and business
management services, and is a 45-year resident of Prince George's
County, Maryland.
Diane was
a full partner in a southern Maryland-based builder/developer
company which developed over 1,000 acres with moderately-priced
homes and two office buildings. Her responsibilities included
public relations and promotion, office management and bookkeeping,
and administration of other operational aspects of a developer's
office.
For many
years, Diane was administrator of an architectural firm where
she was responsible for business development, contract negotiation
and zoning matters, financial and personnel management as well
as client relations and the development of complex projects.
Currently
Diane is the owner/operator of TOTAL
TAX SERVICE in Bowie, Maryland. In this capacity, she provides
services for businesses and individuals, including income tax
preparation and electronic transmission of tax returns. In the
off season, Diane teaches income tax preparation.
She is
a Notary Public and is active in civic organizations and clubs.
She is a member of the American Institute of Professional bookkeepers
and the National Society of Tax Professionals. Diane is also active
in her church, Calvary Baptist, and is on the Board of Trustees
serving as treasurer. She is a member of Business and Professional
Women, a member of Soroptimist International of Bowie-Crofton,
and the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce, Past Legislative Chair.
She is past president of the Business and Professional Women of
Maryland. Served as Media Chair and Education Foundation Chair
for the National Federation of Business and Professional Women,
and the CFO of the Business and Professional Women's Education
Foundation, and is currently serving as the President-Elect
for BPW/USA. She serves on the City of Bowie's Community Outreach
Committee as Secretary, served as a mentor for S.O.C.S. (SomeOne
CareS), a program for young women from Bowie High School. She
is Chairwoman and mentor for the Huntington Community Center's
Choices and Challenges Program, which provides developmental guidance
for youth ages 6-17.
Diane has
received awards from the city, county, and state government
and from several national organizations for her community service
and her national advocacy of women's issues, such as domestic
violence and equal pay for equal work. As a recognized spokesperson,
Diane has been an invited guest both in Annapolis and at the White
House.
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