PROFESSOR SHOWCASING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CHANGING THE STEREOTYPE IN CANADA Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal runs a successful research lab in skeletal biology and is dedicated to advocating and supporting women in science and engineering while encouraging young girls to consider pursuing STEM...

Inspiring STEM Educator Dedicated to Helping Underserved Youth Kiwoba Allaire is an inspiring one-woman dynamo in California dedicated to helping young girls build successful futures in the tech industry. Allaire devotes her time to helping girls of color from underserved communities improve...

Advocate for Diversity in Legal Education Leticia M. Diaz, Ph.D., J.D., was appointed Dean of the Barry University School of Law in 2007, becoming the first female Cuban-American dean of an ABA-accredited law school. During her tenure, Diaz has been a relentless advocate for diversity, social...

Transforming the World through Higher Education As a dean of a leading online university, Dr. Janet Williams is committed to educating working professionals looking to transform the world. At Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, Williams heads a 21st...

Educating the Next Generation of Nurses Is her Passion After Andrea Lindell received her PhD in psychiatric mental health from The Catholic University of America, two hospitals extended job offers—director of nursing service and clinician. Instead, she chose a career as an educator and...

“We really don't yet know what's at journey's end.”

For the President of this University, Women’s Issues Are a Top Priority President of Mount Saint Mary’s University (the only women’s university in Los Angeles), Dr. Ann McElaney-Johnson is recognized as a thought leader for women’s issues and a champion for innovative teaching and...

Miami Dade College’s President is Passionate Empowering All Learners Malou Harrison, who has 35 years of experience in the field of higher education, is the president of Miami Dade College (MDC) North Campus—the college’s first location, which opened in 1960. She also oversees the...

“…these challenges give me more reason to give nothing but the best in all that I do.”

“… one must become comfortable with conflict, recognizing it … as an opportunity for growth and movement toward a desired end.”

“Above all, understand that relationships provide the foundation for career advancement.”

“To move forward in your career, you must get noticed.”

“Social work has many voices and areas of practice to build upon in collaboration.”

“I firmly believe it is important to have a purpose to your work.”

“…be approachable, assertive, and open to sharing your knowledge...”