Independence First’s Post

Going into today inspired after attending Leadership Women’s panel on Equity and Sustainabily at Atlanta Regional Commission. It’s been a difficult few days on campus at UGA, but last night reminded me of the power that women hold. We are uniquely qualified to make a difference in a world that’s been doing things the same way, for a long time. In my handful of notes, this one rings truest for me as a fundraiser: If resources continue to flow to problems, we get more problems. If they flow to solutions, we get more solutions. Thank you Shannon Caldwell for inviting me and to Donna Finale, Anna Roach and Nancy Sagar for sharing your experience! (📸 Reminding me that it’s been a decade since I was an Atlantan)

Congratulations to friend and colleague, Yolanda Johnson, Peterkin! She is helping to make second chances real for New Yorkers! Yolanda Johnson-Peterkin Ascend at the Aspen Institute College & Community Fellowship

Southern Regional Vice President Brother Cecil E. Howard, JD, shares an example of the impact the 93rd Southern Regional Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has had for young people in Charlotte during its Public Program on Thursday night. Please share. #APA1906Network #HBCUs #SouthernRegion #ServantsOfAll

What a great day in #Montana to participate in a Roundtable with Governor Greg Gianforte, WGU Labs, Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Montana Chamber of Commerce, and the MONTANA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION discussing the workforce needs of the state through innovative public/private partnerships. It was also inspiring to connect with our Western Governors University alumni and recognize a few of our recent scholarship recipients. It was a special treat to have the Governor and First Lady present the awards.

Dr. MONIQUE GUILLORY, acting president, and Michael Jones, Esq., board chair, are pleased to welcome five additions to the Dillard University Board of Trustees. They are: Tiffany Brunson '94, Rose Hudson '86, Jennifer Kopylov '04, Lucie Lapovsky, and Roland Merchant, Jr '94. “The board is truly excited to work with our newest members, four of whom are proud Dillard alums,” said Dr. Guillory. “The levels of expertise in their respective fields that they bring will be invaluable in moving Dillard forward. The trustees and I look forward to working with each of them.” https://lnkd.in/gANnDSKN #myDU #FairDillard

While we're waiting on the official photographs and video from the Junior Achievement of the Space Coast Hall of Fame gala, let's review the reason for the season, shall we? First up, our brand sparkly new Laureate, Mark Malek. With a little help from JA Laureates Brent Peoples, WMS and Larry McIntyre, Mark's dedication to family, Widerman Malek, PL, shoes, and community shines through in this amazing video created by Rock Paper Simple.

Our VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Cheryl Wade, MBA, PMP and her team are calling all students to take part in our case competition! Don't miss out on the opportunity to win cash prizes, gain access to valuable mentorship and more. You have until March 29th to register here: https://lnkd.in/eRCVah-z

It was truly a pleasure to represent our bench at the monumental investiture ceremony of Minnesota Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and Associate Justice Karl Procaccini alongside my esteemed colleagues (Jenny Starr, N. Amee Pham, Veronica Walther, Miriam Rykken, Christa Moseng, Megan McKenzie, Joe Meyer, Jessica Palmer-Denig, and Jim Mortenson). Numerous congratulations to them both.

Leadwell will be in Boston at the National Charter School Conference. Join Christina Patrick on July 3 as she shares Leadwell's Decision-Making Framework for Growth.