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etimes, if you’re lucky, a A: We’re one of the fastest growing regions Photo by Sarah Evans
hobby will turn into a full-time
job or even a career. Our Valley Girl, in the state. We have a lot of amenities ... passionate about. That’s how you get
Marta Boulos Gabriel, has had that kind we are really positioned for real growth. The close to the issues. Be involved. ... If
of luck. transformation I’ve seen is nothing short that’s their goal ... be involved at the local
What started out as following issues of phenomenal. (Marta sees the Valley as level in their communities and work for
of the day and politicians as a way to becoming a model of revitalization for other someone they believe in or a cause. Take
stay informed about what was going on parts of the state). the time to learn — really learn — about
in the world, has turned into a full-time the issues ... You have to know what you’re
career as the regional manager for U.S. Q: What challenges do you see the Valley doing, you can’t wing it.
Sen. Patrick Toomey — a position that
encompasses seven counties including facing in the future? Q: What do you do for relaxation?
the Valley. A: Spending time with my daughter,
Marta was born in North Lebanon, A: Managing that growth. We’re within
one of seven children, and immigrated Camille, and family — spending time
to this country in 1973. Her family driving distance of Philadelphia, New York with the people I care about and love —
soon settled into Easton. She earned an and Washington. (Managing growth includes that’s my form of relaxation. (Marta also
associate’s degree from Northampton making sure the Valley’s infrastructure, likes photography, to play golf, read, and
Community College and landed a job such as roads, can handle the influx of new to travel).
at Binney & Smith. While there, Marta residents and also having ways to keep
earned a bachelor’s degree at Moravian current residents invested in the Valley.) Q: Do you have anything you
College. In 1997, Marta married and
had a daughter, Camille Clara, in 1999. Q: If someone was interested in would like to add?
Camille is now a 10th-grader at Easton
Area High School, and an honor roll following a similar career path, how A: I don’t think people express their
student. Marta landed a job at Air should they go about it?
Products, earned a master’s degree gratitude enough. Take the time to thank
from Lehigh University and soon went A: I didn’t plan to work in the political people. We tend to take things for granted
to work for the Greater Lehigh Valley a lot. ... Be happy for what you have and
Chamber of Commerce. arena, but I enjoy doing it ... Get involved feel lucky for what you have.
She didn’t start out aiming to be in in a campaign and work for a cause you’re
politics, but when the opportunity came
up in 2011, she jumped at the chance.
Marta took time out of her busy schedule
to chat with us.
Q: What attracted you to a job in
public service?
A: I had always followed politics ... not
to run for office, but just quietly. So when
the opportunity came up to work with
Sen. Toomey ... it was a really great fit ...
he was going to do some great things for
the region and the state so I wanted to
help make that happen.
Q: The Lehigh Valley is experiencing
a renaissance. Where do you see the
Valley going in the future?
hobby will turn into a full-time
job or even a career. Our Valley Girl, in the state. We have a lot of amenities ... passionate about. That’s how you get
Marta Boulos Gabriel, has had that kind we are really positioned for real growth. The close to the issues. Be involved. ... If
of luck. transformation I’ve seen is nothing short that’s their goal ... be involved at the local
What started out as following issues of phenomenal. (Marta sees the Valley as level in their communities and work for
of the day and politicians as a way to becoming a model of revitalization for other someone they believe in or a cause. Take
stay informed about what was going on parts of the state). the time to learn — really learn — about
in the world, has turned into a full-time the issues ... You have to know what you’re
career as the regional manager for U.S. Q: What challenges do you see the Valley doing, you can’t wing it.
Sen. Patrick Toomey — a position that
encompasses seven counties including facing in the future? Q: What do you do for relaxation?
the Valley. A: Spending time with my daughter,
Marta was born in North Lebanon, A: Managing that growth. We’re within
one of seven children, and immigrated Camille, and family — spending time
to this country in 1973. Her family driving distance of Philadelphia, New York with the people I care about and love —
soon settled into Easton. She earned an and Washington. (Managing growth includes that’s my form of relaxation. (Marta also
associate’s degree from Northampton making sure the Valley’s infrastructure, likes photography, to play golf, read, and
Community College and landed a job such as roads, can handle the influx of new to travel).
at Binney & Smith. While there, Marta residents and also having ways to keep
earned a bachelor’s degree at Moravian current residents invested in the Valley.) Q: Do you have anything you
College. In 1997, Marta married and
had a daughter, Camille Clara, in 1999. Q: If someone was interested in would like to add?
Camille is now a 10th-grader at Easton
Area High School, and an honor roll following a similar career path, how A: I don’t think people express their
student. Marta landed a job at Air should they go about it?
Products, earned a master’s degree gratitude enough. Take the time to thank
from Lehigh University and soon went A: I didn’t plan to work in the political people. We tend to take things for granted
to work for the Greater Lehigh Valley a lot. ... Be happy for what you have and
Chamber of Commerce. arena, but I enjoy doing it ... Get involved feel lucky for what you have.
She didn’t start out aiming to be in in a campaign and work for a cause you’re
politics, but when the opportunity came
up in 2011, she jumped at the chance.
Marta took time out of her busy schedule
to chat with us.
Q: What attracted you to a job in
public service?
A: I had always followed politics ... not
to run for office, but just quietly. So when
the opportunity came up to work with
Sen. Toomey ... it was a really great fit ...
he was going to do some great things for
the region and the state so I wanted to
help make that happen.
Q: The Lehigh Valley is experiencing
a renaissance. Where do you see the
Valley going in the future?
