Tag: Diversity in leadership
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Naronda Wright becomes NAGAP’s first Black president, bringing over 16 years of higher education experience to lead the graduate enrollment management association.
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Joseph Dixon nominated as Baltimore County’s first Black fire chief, bringing 30+ years of experience to lead the department into a new era of service and diversity.
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Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy becomes NACUBO’s first Black female board chair, bringing Jamaican-influenced leadership to U.S. higher education administration.
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Angela White-Jones makes history as the first Black president of Orlando’s Junior League, bringing diversity to a 77-year-old tradition of community service.
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Vernice Armour, America’s first Black female combat pilot, to inspire Heidelberg University students as keynote speaker for the Patricia Adams Lecture Series in September 2024.
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Shontell Robinson makes history as Forsyth County’s first African American woman county manager, promising inclusive governance and community engagement through countywide listening sessions.
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Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, has taken on a new role as chair of the United States African Development Foundation, championing diversity and overcoming biases in leadership roles while energizing Black…
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The historic moment as Speaker Joe Tate becomes the first Black Speaker of the House in Michigan’s history. Explore Tate’s trailblazing journey, the challenges of bipartisanship in a divided legislature, and the evolving diversity of Michigan’s political landscape.
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Guillermo Nurse’s historic victory as North Carolina’s first Latino mayor and Oxford’s first Black mayor marks a pivotal moment in the state’s political landscape. Explore Nurse’s journey to city hall, his commitment to unifying Oxford, and his vision…
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All about Barbara Foushee’s historic election as Carrboro’s first Black woman mayor. Learn about her journey, priorities, and the promise of a more inclusive future under her leadership.
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