The public is invited to celebrate Women’s History Month on March 7 at 5 p.m. with a panel of Women Groundbreakers whose work locally and globally serving diverse communities will "Inspire & Instruct. She is the TN state lead for Million Women Mentors (international movement promoting STEM careers for women).Gail Dawson is an associate professor of Management and Director of Diversity & Inclusion at the Rollins College of Business at UTC. She holds a Ph.D. in business administration (U. of S. Florida) and teaches graduate and undergraduate classes, including human resource management, diversity and organizational behavior.Vanessa Jackson is a program specialist with the City of Chattanooga’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and was one of Chattanooga’s first Neighborhood Relations specialists, amplifying the voices and mitigating the barriers of diverse communities. She holds a BA in political science and cultural studies (U. of TN/Knoxville) and a MA in public administration (U. of TN/Chattanooga).Teletha McJunkin has roots in social work where she first learned how to listen deeply and communicate with diverse stakeholders. For the past eight years, she has been leading and coordinating international, multicultural,multi-lingual teams as they navigate change and develop strategies in the areas of human and environmental rights.

Source: Forbes February 17, 2024 10:55 UTC