Joyce Raver:  

Life In July 1963, I began my career at Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill. It was there I met my husband, Donald, a research scientist. We married, 40+ years ago, in an intimate ceremony at Little Flower Church in Berkeley Heights. Over my career at Bell Laboratories, AT&T, and then Lucent, I was rewarded with a handful of promotions into management positions within Corporate Finance. I attained the enormous responsibility of publishing results, for tax purposes, of Lucent’s fixed assets in excess of $1.9 billion. Recognized as a role model, I provided exceptional support, analysis, advice and counsel to the senior leadership teams. I had the good fortune to retire, in 2002, after 24-exhausting years. Our two daughters have been the light of our lives. Within the first 7-years of marriage, Don & I completed our family by having our girls, Vernita and Nicole. I was involved with all facets of their school years including involvement with the Board of Education and the Girl Scouts. For years, I served as class mother, library mother and supported all of their athletic events. I worked as chairperson for the Fun Fair and other various fundraisers. Both fabulous daughters are happily married and Don ...Expand for more