Tag: Career Women
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...
Tina Williams Brewer is an award-winning artist renowned for her story quilts that weave together symbolism, textiles, and fabrics to explore African-American history, generational healing, and the spirituality of her culture. With a career dedicated to storytelling through art, Brewer’s work captures the resilience, strength, and profound joy of...
Marisol Valentin is the Executive Director for McAuley Ministries Foundation, the grantmaking arm of Pittsburgh Mercy. Established by the Sisters of Mercy, McAuley Ministries Foundation embodies the spirit of the Gospel by acting as a compassionate and transformative healing presence in the Hill District, Uptown, and West Oakland communities....
Yes, at my age! Achieving a Degree of Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration from Point Park University is one of the most significant accomplishments in my life. The journey took grit, resilience, commitment, and discipline, and there are no regrets. The experience was certainly challenging yet fulfilling...
Duquesne University proudly congratulates Crystal McCormick Ware. The Onyx Woman's Network is happy to celebrate her achievements both in the workplace and in the community. Join us on Friday, May 10, 2024, as we celebrate Crystal for being a woman of influence.
: https://www.duq.edu/social-impact/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/index.php
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) is an “organization of organizations” comprised of 330 campus and community-based sections and 33 national women’s organizations. The organization enlightens, inspires, and connects more than 2,000,000 women and men. Its mission is to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families, and...
Deborah Phillips, Ph.D., embarked on her professional journey in the nonprofit sector, assuming several roles, including that of an Executive Director. Additionally, she dedicated over 14 years to the health insurance industry, serving as a Marketing Representative and a Community Relations Specialist. Throughout this tenure, Dr. Phillips conceptualized diverse educational curricula...
Pastor Ella Rawlings is a remarkable woman who was born and raised in the vibrant Hill District of Pittsburgh, a place that would later serve as the foundation for her inspiring journey. With a deep commitment to education, a thriving family, and a pioneering spirit, Ella's life story is...
Simquita R. Bridges is employed with the Office of Attorney General and currently serves as the Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the criminal division. She supervises attorneys who prosecute criminal matters related...
Dr. Monica D. Lamar is the Assistant Superintendent of the Pittsburgh Public Schools system's eighteen K-5 and K-8 schools. She served as the Pittsburgh Dilworth Pre-K to 5th-grade principal for fifteen years and has been a principal in the system for twenty years, showcasing service for twenty-eight years. Dr....
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...
Mikey Hood is a co-host on KDKA’s Talk Pittsburgh. She started her career at Kdka-CBS on the lifestyle morning show Pittsburgh Today Live.
She grew up in the East End of Pittsburgh and graduated from Taylor Allderdice. Mikey got her start in local daytime TV through a web show she...
Jackie started training for bodybuilding in 2016 when she turned 40 and competed in her first show in 2018 at the age of 42.
Having triumphed over her own struggles with nutrition, successfully shedding and maintaining a remarkable 100-pound weight loss, she intimately understands the journey many of her clients...
Join us for an empowering event, "Black Women Leading the Way Forward," where we celebrate Black women's incredible achievements and contributions.
This in-person gathering will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. At "Black Women Leading the Way Forward," we aim to showcase the remarkable journeys, talents,...
