This profession helped me realize my desire to help women succeed in life. For that reason, I have decided to begin the process of launching a non-profit that focuses on empowering women to reach their goals.
My current job connects my passion for the arts with my interests in education and working with young people.
’ve been blessed with the honor and opportunity to have strong women guiding me through my journey in life. These women, who I consider my board of directors (particularly my mother, who is currently 90 years old), have laid the foundation by instilling in me the confidence and spirit of perseverance needed to stay focused on the goal(s) I’ve set for myself and not being distracted by the naysayers.
Being selected to receive the Onyx Woman Leadership Award means the world to me because of the organizations’ strong legacy of support and empowerment for women of color by Visionary, Ola Jackson.
You are needed. Diversity in law enforcement is necessary. Women are skilled communicators, which is a valued skill set in law enforcement. Women are less likely to use excessive force and are better at defusing violent encounters, thus lowering the percentage of deadly force encounters.
The National Council of Negro Women (NCMW) selected Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole as its chair and seventh president during the closing session of their 58th Biennial National Convention in Washington, D.C. Ms. Ingrid Saunders Jones, who served as NCNW's chair for more than six years, will continue to serve...
How many years have you been in your industry?
I volunteered in community development for over a decade before assuming a position in 2011.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
My greatest inspiration in my work is the comprehensive vision that the Hill District community created for itself. The sheer will and...
How many years have you been in your industry?
I have been in the nonprofit industry for 7 years.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
The women in my life. From my mom, to my sister, my mentors, my co-workers, and professional networks. They are constant guides in my personal and professional...
How many years have you been in your industry?
I have been teaching at Duquesne University School of Law for 10 years.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
The opportunity to provide legal services to change the lives of clients through a new or renewed ability to work after having their...
Diamonte Z. Walker, MBA
Director of Performance and Compliance
Urban Redevelopment Authority
How many years have you been in your industry?
I’ve worked in the non-profit and government sectors for 3 years. I have more than 15 years in the for-profit and corporate arenas.
What has been your greatest inspiration?
My daughters are...
Ja-Neen Jones, MSOL
Director of Adoption & Foster Care Resources
Three Rivers Adoption Council (TRAC)
How many years have you been in your industry?
I have been with TRAC for 13 years however, I have over 25 years working with children and their families.
What has been my greatest inspiration?
Seeing children of color being connected...
Felicia Savage Friedman
Founder and CEO
YogaRoots On Location, LLC
How many years have you been in your industry? I have been practicing Raja Yoga, the 8-Limbed Path for over 29 years. I have been teaching Raja Yoga for over 22 years in different community venues, across the country and in Haiti....
LaKeisha Wolf, Artist & Entrepreneur
How many years have you been in your industry?
16 years as a natural care product “mixologist” and healing arts practitioner.
10 years in non-profit management.
What has been your greatest inspiration? Mother Earth. My connection to nature and all that is; and the knowledge that all...
