Genma Speaks: women leadership

Saturday, September 14, 2013

President of Des Moines University on Living Your Best Life with Genma Holmes

Join Living Your Best Life as we kick off a new series, "Madame President". We will profile women in higher education who have shattered the glass ceiling at their institutions and lead by example. Their leadership is viewed not only vital to academia but crucial to how America embraces women as Presidents and CEOs of corporations nationwide.

Listen to this series inspiring group of college and university presidents who are taking their students out of the classroom and into surrounding neighborhoods for real world life lessons to serve others.With extraordinary acts of kindness and charitable giving that help countless lives daily, these academia leaders are global change agents and embody "Be the change you want to see in the world".

On Saturday, September 14, 2014, Dr. Angela Franklin, President of Des Moines University, will share her journey from South Carolina to the presidency of one of the largest medical schools in the country. Tune in to hear her share about servant leadership, work-life balance, and being the first woman president at the helm of the 115 year old school. Tune in to hear from an educator and leader who will empower, inspire, and motivate you to live your BEST life.

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More About Dr. Angela Franklin

Angela L. Walker Franklin, a native of McCormick, South Carolina, is a 1981 Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude graduate of Furman University, a small liberal arts college in Greenville, South Carolina. A licensed clinical psychologist, she completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology in 1985 at Emory University, followed by a yearlong clinical internship at Grady Memorial Hospital. Dr. Franklin recently concluded her fourth term on the board of trustees of Furman University.

Angela L. Walker Franklin, who became Des Moines University’s 15th president in the spring of 2011, has worked in higher education for more than 20 years. Previously, she was executive vice president and provost at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, where she oversaw academic and administrative departments. She served as acting president during the summer of 2009 and held a professorship in Meharry’s department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.

Prior to her role at Meharry, Dr. Franklin held several positions at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, including, vice dean, associate vice president for academic and student affairs, associate dean for student affairs, director of counseling services and assistant professor of psychiatry.

A former American Council on Education Fellow (2001-02), Dr. Franklin is also a 2004 protégé of the Millennium Leadership Institute which is sponsored by the Association of State Colleges and Universities in preparing the next generation of leaders in higher education. She also participated in the 2008 Prospective President’s Workshop of the United Methodist Church affiliated Schools.
Since becoming the 15th President of Des Moines University in March 2011, Dr. Franklin has completed a new strategic plan, beginning with updating the university mission and vision statements. She has reorganized several administrative units and embraced change in restructuring the university clinic to become a better resource for the training programs as well as the surrounding community.

Dr. Franklin has become actively involved in the Des Moines Community, now serving on the boards of the Science Center of Iowa, Bankers Trust and The Greater Des Moines Partnership. In January 2013 she was named chair of the American Heart Association Go Red For Women movement in Des Moines. She has also provided insight into her vision for DMU by speaking to numerous civic organizations, alumni and others in Des Moines and around the country.

More About Des Moines University

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University comprises three colleges offering nine graduate degrees. A health sciences university since adding the colleges of health sciences and podiatric medicine and surgery in 1981, the programs share a collective strength — a collaborative campus community where students and faculty come together in the pursuit of knowledge.
Des Moines University offers degree programs in medicine and the health sciences. We share a singular mission to develop distinctive health professionals committed to health promotion, the discovery of knowledge and service to the community.

Facts about DMU

Total enrollment of over 1800 — DMU is the largest medical school in Iowa with approximately 841 students in the osteopathic college. It’s large enough to offer every educational amenity but small enough to focus on excellence.
DMU is the second oldest osteopathic school in the country.
DMU is one of the top 20 largest medical schools (for D.O.s or M.D.s) in the nation, out of 155 schools.
The very first medical class in 1898 included both sexes and today 54% of the student body are women.
66% of students are recruited from other states.
Students received more than $3 million in scholarships in the ’11-’12 academic year.
We have 10,514 living alumni and 2,050 working in 94 Iowa counties.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph on Living Your Best Life with Genma Holmes

Join Living Your Best Life with Genma Holmes as we profile organizations and leaders who lead by example. With extraordinary acts of kindness and charitable giving that help countless lives daily, these organizations and leaders embody "Be the change you want to see in the world".

Throughout 2013, listeners will hear from presidents of organizations who are global change agents. We will also hear from CEOs of social enterprise businesses who are changing communities and college educators who are taking their students out of the classroom and into surrounding neighborhoods to learn and serve others.

On Saturday, July 13, 2013 tune in to hear from actress, singer, and HIV/AIDS activist, Sheryl Lee Ralph. Listen to her share sage advice about the business of Hollywood, overcoming set backs, and knowing who to take with you on your journey to the top. Miss Ralph cautions us about the perils of stardom and addresses several issues regarding reality TV and the negative images that are cloaking American women of color.

Listen to her passionately discuss her organization, The Diva Foundation, and why she is mission focused to help find a cure for HIV/AIDS. Miss Ralph also talks about her book, Refining Diva. This powerful interview will empower, inspire, and motivate you to live your BEST life.

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More About Sheryl Lee Ralph

With continued success on stage, screen, television and music along with her philanthropic endeavors, Sheryl Lee Ralph has never been one to rest on her laurels. A triple threat dreamgirl, Ralph is an acclaimed veteran of film, television and the Broadway stage. Her award-winning work includes creating the role of Deena Jones in the legendary Broadway musical, "Dreamgirls," and earning Best Actress nods for Tony and Drama Desk Awards. Recently, she returned to Broadway for a 12-month stint in the Tony-award winning musical, "Thoroughly Modern Millie,' portraying the sassy chanteuse Muzzy Van Hossmere.

Currently, she is touring the one-woman play, "Sometimes I Cry," a production written and performed by Sheryl Lee Ralph, which explores the lives, loves, and losses of women infected and affected by HIV.

No stranger to television, Sheryl Lee Ralph credits include "It's a Living," "Designing Women," "The District," and most notably, "Moesha." On the big screen, she has worked with some of Hollywood's leading and award-winning men with film credits that include "The Mighty Quinn" with Denzel Washington; "Mistress" with Robert de Niro; "To Sleep With Anger" with Danny Glover and "The Distinguished Gentlemen" with Eddie Murphy. Ralph picked up a win for Best Supporting Actress at the Independent Spirit Awards for her performance in "To Sleep With Anger."

Finding success in writing and directing, Sheryl's award-winning short film, "Secrets," co-starring award-winning actress Alfre Woodard and Robin Givens was a finalist in the HBO Film Short Competition, Showtime's Filmmaker Award Series, and the BET Filmmaker Award Competition. The film was also selected as the audience favorite at the Outfest Film Festival. "Secrets" was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, as well as the Hollywood Film Festival, the Acapulco Film Festival and the Urban World Film Festival.

Sheryl Lee Ralph is also the creator of the Jamaican Film and Music Festival.

More About The Diva Foundation

The DIVA Foundation is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Sheryl Lee Ralph in 1990 as a memorial to the many friends she lost to AIDS. The organization focuses on generating resources and producing events that raise awareness and educate millions of people around the world affected and infected by HIV/AIDS. The DIVA Foundation utilizes music, entertainment and voice as a vehicle to inform, educate and reduce the stigma attached to this deadly disease that affects us ALL.

For over 20 years The DIVA Foundation has presented, with sponsorship from caring companies, DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING! - a magical evening of song and entertainment created to raise funds for HIV/AIDS awareness, allowing The DIVA Foundation to continue to help and support those in need. The DIVA Foundation has acted locally but is widening its sphere of influence to include more HIV/AIDS programs around the country and globe.

The DIVA Foundation awareness campaigns have grown to include: "Sometimes I Cry" a one woman-show written and performed by Sheryl Lee Ralph, "Sisters Circle", town hall meetings, prevention seminars, free HIV testing and counseling, and free healthcare materials. Along with community leaders and health experts, Sheryl Lee Ralph hosts a sponsored luncheon where gloves must be worn to drive home the slogan: "No glove, No love!" This event provides a non-threatening, intimate atmosphere where guests can get much needed information, address critical issues, ask questions and be assured of an educated and informed answer. Sheryl Lee Ralph has also recorded a series of HIV awareness PSAs for grass roots organizations in need of assistance.

The Sheryl Lee Ralph's Home Fragrance Collection provides another way for others to help light the candle of compassion to guide us in our fight against HIV/AIDS. Partial proceeds from the sale of these candles go to support The DIVA Foundation and its programs.

The Sisters Circle is an unprecedented four-day HIV/AIDS summit held in South Africa bringing together a community of infected and affected women of African decent to share their stories and plan action.

Donations can be made here.

Women: In Charge, On Fire, and Change Agents

April 2013 Issue of Mocha Market featuring Women: In Charge, On Fire, and Change Agents

The Nashville-Middle Tennessee Region has been a case study for attracting major businesses from around the globe to our area. Fortune 500 corporations like Firestone, LP, Oreck, and Nissan are headed quartered in the area. It is without a doubt, the economic impact and philanthropic giving of each company individually impacts millions of lives and communities locally, nationally, and internationally.

With corporate brands that are known by millions worldwide, it could be easy to overlook individuals who are impactful in their own right with their leadership abilities, community engagement, and global outreach that challenge, advisor, and nurture the next generations of leaders. Like Oreck, Nashville is home to local business women who own family businesses that span several generations. Like, Firestone, Nashville has women who began their career paths, locally, prior to becoming nationally respected advisors to leaders who are the global stage. And like Nissan, Nashville has attracted women who are recognized around the world who share international perspectives and practices that help make our world a better place to live.

Like LP, let me introduce you to three women who believe in building solid community foundations. They are in charge of their own destinies in life, on fire for humanity, and change agents that have positively impacted countless lives in their community, around the nation, and internationally.

Shirin Ebadi: 2003 Nobel Laureate and International Peace Keeper

“It’s not just about hope and ideas. It’s about action.”

Shirin Ebadi, J.D., was awarded the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote human rights, in particular, the rights of women, children, and political prisoners in Iran. She is the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and only the fifth Muslim to receive a Nobel Prize in any field.

Dr. Ebadi was one of the first female judges in Iran. She served as president of the city court of Tehran from 1975 to 1979 and was the first Iranian woman to achieve Chief Justice status. She, along with other women judges, was dismissed from that position after the Islamic Revolution in February 1979. She was made a clerk in the court she had once presided over, until she petitioned for early retirement. After obtaining her lawyer's license in 1992, Dr. Ebadi set up private practice. As a lawyer, Dr. Ebadi has taken on many controversial cases defending political dissidents and as a result has been arrested numerous times.

In addition to being an internationally-recognized advocate of human rights, she has also established many non-governmental organizations in Iran, including the Million Signatures Campaign, a campaign demanding an end to legal discrimination against women in Iranian law.

Dr. Ebadi is also a university professor and often students from outside Iran take part in her human rights training courses. She has published over 70 articles and 13 books dedicated to various aspects of human rights, some of which have been published by UNICEF. In 2004, she was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world.*

Exploring issues of peace, violence, social justice and oppression, around 250 Mid-South middle and high school students and Belmont student mentors gathered at Belmont University for Nashville’s first ever PeaceJam in a new joint initiative of Belmont University and Students Taking A Right Stand (STARS) which paired youth and college students with a Nobel Peace Laureate, Dr. Shirin Ebadi, for community service projects and a “global cause to action” for their own communities and schools.

Traci Obey Blunt: National Advisor to Presidential Contender and Business Tycoon

“All that you desire in your personal and professional life may not come today or all at once, but I am a true believer that perseverance and hard work will always pay off.”

Traci Otey Blunt, a veteran media, political and public affairs specialist, is Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs. In this role, she is responsible for media strategy and communications, government relations and public affairs activities on behalf of The RLJ Companies. Traci, who recently served as a Deputy Communications Director for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, has more than 15 years of experience leading public relations and public affairs efforts for corporate, local, state and federal governments, as well as non-profit organizations.

Traci has experience in the fast-paced world of politics and government, having served as a media specialist on Capitol Hill, with the District of Columbia government, and in mayoral, state legislative, gubernatorial and presidential campaigns.

Prior to joining the Clinton campaign, Traci served as a Vice President and Deputy Director for the multicultural practice at Ogilvy Public Relations in Washington, DC. As Deputy Director for the agency’s multicultural communications, Traci provided the day-to-day management and oversight of several high-profile accounts and public affairs campaigns, including the African American Medicare Prescription Drug Campaign for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. State Department’s Diplomatic Readiness Initiative and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy.

As the Director of Communications for the District of Columbia’s Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development in 2002, Traci was responsible for planning economic development-related events, as well as leading all communications efforts related to development in the city. She also served as Press Secretary for the 2002 reelection campaign for Mayor Anthony Williams. In 2000, Traci served as the Communications Director for the Tennessee coordinated Gore/Lieberman campaign. She also served as a Communications Specialist at the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and worked in the United States Senate.

Traci is a 1990 graduate of Tennessee State University where she received her degree, cum laude, in Criminal Justice. She currently serves on the following boards: the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBCLEO) Foundation; the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs Board of Advisors at Tennessee State University; and Malaria No More, a non-profit dedicated to ending malaria deaths and provides life-saving tools and education to families across Africa.

Hortense Price-Jones: Community Leader and Business Mentor

“I believe in treating everyone fairly and with dignity. What you put out there comes back…always.”

Hortense Price-Jones is originally from Jackson, Tenn., where she attended public schools. She graduated from Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Her business career began when she opened the College Crib Sports Shop devoted to Men’s and Women’s Apparel. The growing demand for customized designs led her to change the College Crib’s focus to Greek paraphernalia and other merchandise, and she has owned and operated College Crib for over 45 years.

Throughout Price-Jones’ career in business, she has chosen to employ students from Fisk and Tennessee State Universities, thus serving as a role model and mentor. She has also worked to strengthen the community by establishing a network among businesses in the Jefferson Street area.

Price-Jones has been featured in the Tennessean, Nashville Banner, Tennessee Tribune, Contempora Magazine, and Impressions, a national magazine for imprinted sportswear and screen printing.

Price-Jones has served her community in several capacities. She is a former member of Metropolitan Government Nashville and Davidson County; Advisory Purchasing Committee. She is a member of Legacy Board of the Jefferson Street United Merchants Partnership, Inc., and a Lifetime Member of the NAACP. As an advocate for women, she is a member of the Hendersonville Area Chapter of The Links, Inc. and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.

At various points, Price-Jones has served on the board of governors of the Nashville Area Chamber Commerce (2003-2008); the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce (2002-2004); the board of directors, Jefferson Street United Merchants Partnership, Inc. (1995-Present); and board of directors, Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce (1998-2003).

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