Women in Leadership: Grit and Grace: The Modern-Day Woman

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED 

Join the Drexel University Black Alumni Council (DUBAC) for an empowering and timely conversation on the ever-evolving roles of women in the workplace. A panel of distinguished women leaders will share inspiring stories, strategies for navigating careers and life, and insights into facing workplace obstacles head-on. This event is not just about breaking barriers; it's about identifying strategies so that you can live life with meaning and purpose.

In the spirit of creating meaningful change, we extend an invitation to everyone, regardless of gender, to participate. Women and Black women, in particular, are underrepresented in leadership roles, and the support of male allies is crucial for fostering an inclusive and diverse professional landscape.

MEET THE PANELISTS

• Raquel M. Arredondo, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
  In her role, Raquel M. Arredondo drives school-wide DEI initiatives and strategies to promote an inclusive learning and workplace environment. She creates and drives best practices among DEI policies and procedures, implementing training and development to enhance cultural competencies and increasing global mindset, for students, faculty and staff.
  
  
• Melinda F. Emerson, MBA ’20, CEO, Quintessence Group and President, SmallBizLady Enterprises
  Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady,” is a bestselling author, keynote speaker and marketing expert. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her marketing consulting firm serves Fortune 500 brands that target small businesses. She has an online school, www.smallbizladyuniversity.com, hosts The Smallbizchat Podcast and is the author of “Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months.”
  
  
• Kim Huggins, BS ’90, Leadership Strategy Director & Executive Coach, Accenture
  Kim Huggins is passionate about mentorship and development of women and future leaders.  She serves on the board of The POWER of Professional Women, a nonprofit organization focused on developing the next generation of women leaders in and around the Philadelphia area. She is currently a faculty member for Rutgers Business School Executive Education.

• Vanessa Nedrick, BS ’00, MS ’09, Principal and Regional Manager, Remington and Vernick Engineers
  Vanessa Nedrick is the first African American female partner and shareholder in her company’s 123-year history. In the last four years she has opened and managed two new offices for the company, one in Yardley, Bucks County, and the other in Allentown, Lehigh County. She is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.
  
  
• Chalice C. Rhodes, PhD, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, MS ’10, Licensed Professional Counselor, Psychosocial Cancer/Oncology, Behavioral Health Specialist
  Chalice C. Rhodes is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Board Certified TeleMental Health Counselor serving clients in Georgia, Florida, Delaware and New Jersey via her private practice. She specializes in empowering women to reach their full potential while supporting their transformation to authentically live their best lives, despite life’s challenges. She also utilizes her 12 years of higher education teaching experience to develop and deliver relevant and creative courses, through her app, Dr. Chalice, Teach!