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And Still We Rise!
This year, our theme is “And Still We Rise!” We asked our honorees to reflect on how they have risen above challenges—both professionally and personally. Their responses honor the obstacles they faced, the strength they discovered, and the determination that carried them forward.
"I rise with the expectation that...
Onyx Woman Leadership Award
2026 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards Honoree Curtistine Walker
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And Still We Rise!
This year, our theme is “And Still We Rise!” We asked our honorees to reflect on how they have risen above challenges—both professionally and personally. Their responses honor the obstacles they faced, the strength they discovered, and the determination that carried them forward.
"As the Director of Food Services...
Onyx Woman Leadership Award
2026 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards Honoree Rhonda Fischer
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And Still We Rise!
This year, our theme is “And Still We Rise!” We asked our honorees to reflect on how they have risen above challenges—both professionally and personally. Their responses honor the obstacles they faced, the strength they discovered, and the determination that carried them forward.
“Whether personal or professional, life will...
Onyx Woman Leadership Award
2026 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards Honoree Leah Williams Duncan, Esq.
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And Still We Rise!
This year, our theme is “And Still We Rise!” We asked our honorees to reflect on how they have risen above challenges—both professionally and personally. Their responses honor the obstacles they faced, the strength they discovered, and the determination that carried them forward.
"As a small child, I was...
Onyx Woman Leadership Award
2025 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards Honoree Robyn Greer
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Robyn Greer is a visionary entrepreneur on a mission to inspire and transform lives. She is a celebrated hairstylist, author, and visionary businesswoman who transforms challenges into triumphs. With an unwavering passion for growth and innovation, Robyn has built a legacy of resilience and creativity that inspires others to...
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2024 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards Honoree Dr. Latika D. Davis-Jones
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Dr. Latika D. Davis-Jones, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, currently serves as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), having been appointed to the position by Governor Josh Shapiro in January 2023. She has dedicated the past 30 years to addressing the physical and behavioral health...
Cassandra A. Cooper is the Vice-President, Diversity & Inclusion Manager of First National Bank
She is a dynamic presenter, facilitator, and leader with over 30 years of professional experience in the airlines, banking, and healthcare industries. Her experience in these industries encompasses Sales & Service Management, Organizational Development, Operations, and...
Dr. Alaine M. Allen is the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Distinguished Service Professor, Engineering and Public Policy for the College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University of Higher Education
She is an is an educator who intentionally works to uplift the voices of and create opportunities...
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2023 Onyx Woman Leadership Awards Honoree Ayanna Lee-Davis, Esq.
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Ayanna Lee-Davis, Esq. is Lead Counsel in the Business Transactions Group of the Legal Department at FedEx Ground Package System, Inc., where she is responsible for complex domestic and international real estate negotiations and transactions and the enterprise’s general corporate and environmental matters.
Prior to joining FedEx, Ayanna was an attorney in the Real...
Charonda L. Hill, a servant leader with nearly two decades of impactful work across the education, nonprofit, and corporate arenas, has led and secured multi-billion-dollar statewide pursuits and fostering of school, family, and community relationships to build networks that afford our city improved transportation systems and prepare our youth...
Doreen L. Upshaw is the Founder/CEO and Lead Counselor of Compass Counseling and Support Services
Doreen L. Upshaw is a gifted and rising pastor, professional counselor, speaker, mother, award-winning author, innovator, and advocate for healthy family relationships. Doreen is a fifteen-year Army Staff Sergeant Veteran. She holds three degrees; B.S....
Throughout the year we will be adding to our list of 40 women over 40 who are influential in their industries, their businesses, and the community at large. Keep checking in to see who we add to the list. We are also accepting your recommendations. Just leave your suggestion...
PRICING: ARE YOU PRICING LIKE A…..
CONSUMER OR A BUSINESS OWNER?
One of the major obstacles we face in growing our businesses is learning HOW to ACCURATELY PRICE our product or service to make a PROFIT!
There are several factors involved in making our pricing decisions. Some factors are logical and some...
Do you know what information is on your desk? Do you have documents that should have been answered, hidden somewhere under a pile? Generally, you’ll find yourself with a messy desk because you have no system in place. Here are some tips to overcome the barrage of papers covering your...

































