She invited me to shadow her over time, and I learned quickly the importance of partnerships, especially with the faith community and school personnel.

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She invited to me her females-only wedding ceremony, held in a hall decorated with hearts and blasting loud music with artists from traditional Arabic songs to Shakira.

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In many ways, Dunn told me recently, she felt that she had been invited because she happened to be the right person at the right time a woman with financial and managerial expertise, familiar with emerging public issues of audit independence, accountability, and inclusiveness in corporate governance.

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"I used to train at the Aquatics Centre over the road and I often ride past the university when I'm training now, but to be invited to accept this honour is just amazing for me", she said.

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