Professional and
Community
Associations: |
- Mayor Pro Tempore
- Public Safety Committee, Chairman
- Finance Committee, Member
- Housing Authority Liaison
- Member of the State Democratic Affirmative Action Committee
- N.C. Black Elected Municipal Officials
Educational Background:
- B.S. Degree from Elizabeth City State University
- M.S. Degree from North Carolina A&T University
- Received certifications and attended the University of Virginia at Charlottesville and Indiana University
- Certification in Guidance Counseling, Curriculum Specialist and Administration Education K-12
- February, 2002, Livingstone College conferred upon Mrs. Burke a Doctor of Humane Letters
- December, 2004, received a second Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Winston-Salem State University
- Created the Vivian H. Burke Endowment at Winston-Salem State University in the Business and Economics Department
- Two-time recipient of the Prestige Certificate of Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Current Community Affliliations
- National Women of Achievement
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (National Membership Chair, Connection Committee, Boule Bylaws and Constitution Committee, Basielus of local chapter)
- NAACP, Life Member
- United Negro College Fund
- Meridian Chapter of the Eastern Star
- Advisor to Liberty Street East Redevelopment, Inc.
- Black Political Awareness League
- Member of the NC League of Municipalities, Former Board Member, Vice-Chair of Finance Administration Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- Chairman of the William H. Andrews Public Housing Scholarship Committee, Initiator, offering traditional and non-traditional scholarships
- Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
- Tourism Authority
- Member of Transportation Advisory Committee for 19 years
- Serves on the Graduate Services Advisory Board of Winston-Salem State University
- Member of N.C. Mental Health Board
- Board Member of Piedmont Health Systems Agency, Inc.
- National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education
- Elder of Grace Presbyterian Church
- Chair of Public Safety Center
Former Community Affiliations
- North Carolina Banking Committee
- Alternate Member, Transportation Advisory Committee
- Board of Directors, Public-Private Housing Partnership
- Trustee of Grace Presbyterian Church
- Executive Board of Piedmont Triad Research Park
- Delegate and Political Whip for National Democratic Convention
- Board of Directors for Experiment in Self Reliance
- Chair of NAACP Housing Committee
Recognitions from Churches, Community Organizations, Fraternal Organizations, Sororities and Various Agencies
- First Annual Kwanzaa (NIA-Purpose) Award for Outstanding Community Contributions and Exemplifying the Principle of Purpose, presented by Grace Presbyterian Church
- Destination Marketing Achievement Innovation Award presented by the North Carolina Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau for Recognizing Outstanding Women Leaders
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dare To Make A Difference Award for Unwavering Dedication in the Struggle for Human and Civil Rights
- Portrait hanging in the Winston-Salem branch of the NAACP for providing the building as its permanent location
- Featured in First Hope Today Magazine (Winston-Salem) as the first black woman to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore and the first woman to chair the Public Safety Committee
- Served on the Trustee Board at Elizabeth City State University and has a scholarship name in her honor
- Produced, coordinated and hosted the Vivian H. Burke Positive Perspective Radio Program
- Member of the State Banking Commission, focused on payday lending
- Introduced the Minority/Women Business Enterprise program to the City
- Introduced the concept of providing assistance to individuals and businesses dislocated by City redevelopment projects
- Increased the number of members serving on boards and commissions for the City
- Served as Co-Chair and Chair of the CIAA Tournament
- Organized the realignment of Carver School Road to make the railroad crossing at Old Walkertown Road safer
- Appointed by former Mayor Corpening to the Human Relations Committee and initiated the Human Relations Department within the City
- Wrote the book "What's In A Name" offering a history of the names of streets, parks, buildings, markers and trails in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Wrote the book "Politics...Your Future"
- Book titled "Let the Record Speak" written outlining her achievements and recognitions
- Friend of the College Recipient, Carolina Christian College, 2008
- Winston-Salem Chronicle's Vivian H. Burke Public Safety Award, presented to recipients annually
- McDonald's Rhythm of Triumph Award, 2008
- Directed the City to produce the following documentaries:
- Early African-American Business
- Early African-American Churches
- Reynoldstown: A Community Story
- Belview: Past and Present
- Engine Four: The Story of North Carolina's First Integrated Firehouse
Council Member Burke is married to former Representative Logan Burke. They have one son, L. Todd Burke, Superior Court Judge, and two grandchildren. Council Member Burke is focused on community and civil rights, equality for all and youth education. |