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Getting to know: Sadia Ajohda

By Kelley M. Arnold

Director of News and Public Information

Sadia Ajohda

Name: Sadia Ajohda     

Job title/Department: Associate Director of External Programs/Enrollment Services

Years employed at Brewton-Parker: Four-and-a-half years

Age: 34

Hometown: Trinidad and Tobago      

Family Info: “My husband, Derek, and our daughter, Aleah, 10 months old.”

Any pets? Three outdoor cats: Kittie, Banjo and Mimi

Favorite restaurant/food: Japanese

Ideal or dream vacation: “Trinidad! ‘Home sweet home’, ‘Gem of the Caribbean’, ‘Paradise Island’ and tropical weather, but the best part is visiting and spending time with family.” 

Favorite singer/group:  Mostly Christian music.

If you could have one occupation other than current job, what would it be? Forensic Crime Lab/Field Scientist

Favorite current TV show: “None in particular. These days Derek and I have been selecting ‘children appropriate shows’, so when I do have time to watch TV, I watch Dora, Barney, Sesame Street, etc. You get the picture. We didn’t think we would enjoy these shows, but to my surprise, we end up singing along and having fun with Aleah!”

Current vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Grand Am

Dream vehicle: “Don’t really have one. I am beginning to realize that when traveling with children anything with lots of space would do!”

Hidden talent: “I wouldn’t call these ‘talents’ but more hobbies: Teaching Martial Arts (Certified 2nd Degree Tae kwon do Instructor) and I have a butterfly/insect collection from the U.S. and South America. My current count is 263!”

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