Nora El-Khouri Spencer
CEO of Hope Renovations
Self-taught tradeswoman
Leading nonprofit Hope Renovations in pre-apprenticeship training for women in multiple trades.
Certified
As an Aging in Place Specialist and Senior Professional in Human Resources, Nora brings a wealth of experience to her work.
Based in Carrboro, North Carolina
Hope Renovations has a workshop and training facility that prepares women for jobs in the skilled trades.
Bio
Nora El-Khouri Spencer is Founder and CEO of Hope Renovations in Carrboro, North Carolina. A self-taught tradeswoman, Nora spent the first 15 years of her career in human resources and recruiting at Fortune 50 Companies before receiving a Master of Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill and deciding to combine her passion for empowering women with her love of the industry. Nora also holds a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from UNC, a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).
“It’s not about being tough. It’s about being smart.”
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Nora El-Khouri Spencer
CEO of Hope Renovations
Self-taught tradeswoman Leading nonprofit Hope Renovations in pre-apprenticeship training for women in multiple trades.Certified As an Aging in Place Specialist and Senior Professional in Human Resources, Nora brings a wealth of experience to her work.Based in Carrboro, North Carolina Hope Renovations has a workshop and training facility that prepares women for jobs in the skilled trades.Bio
Nora El-Khouri Spencer is Founder and CEO of Hope Renovations in Carrboro, North Carolina. A self-taught tradeswoman, Nora spent the first 15 years of her career in human resources and recruiting at Fortune 50 Companies before receiving a Master of Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill and deciding to combine her passion for empowering women with her love of the industry. Nora also holds a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from UNC, a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).“It’s not about being tough. It’s about being smart.”Follow Nora:Meet Your Other Instructors
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Mike Guertin Builder/Remodeler
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Mary-Anne Bowcott Residential and Commercial Plumber
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Elly Hart Carpenter and Site Lead
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Lydia Crowder Owner, Trinity Drywall
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Tyler Grace Residential Contractor
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Jordan Smith CEO of Smith House Company
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Jennifer Todd Business Owner
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Nielsen Crist Carpenter
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Ryan smith Framing Carpenter
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Dr. Christine Fiori Director, Construction Management at Drexel University
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DR. KENNETH SANDS UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
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Aaron Butt Lead Carpenter at Carpenter & MacNeille
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Ken Decost Director of Millwork at NS Builders
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