ROLE MODELS
A ‘FlyGirl’ Moves Forward
Written by Osayi Endolyn Tuesday, April 10 2012
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, America’s first African-American female combat pilot, offers her story of “firsts” to inspire women to breakthrough.
Walmart Taps Three Women to Lead
Written by Jan Jaben-Eilon Friday, February 03 2012
Walmart recently announced the promotion of three executive women including Rosalind G. Brewer as president and CEO of Sam’s Club.
St. Catherine’s Paula King Is Challenging Assumptions
Written by Heather Burke Wednesday, January 25 2012
Dr. Paula King, founding dean of the School of Business and Leadership at St. Catherine University, says the conversation around women in the workplace needs to be reframed: “It is not what do women need to do be more ready, but what bold moves or changes do corporations need to modify and accommodate human beings.”
She Makes the Best of Bad Situations
Written by Patty Rasmussen Wednesday, December 21 2011
Marjorie Perry had planned to be a teacher, but fate stepped in and pushed her in a different direction. Today she heads the company that built the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and the New Meadowlands Stadium (MetLife Stadium) where the New York Giants and New York Jets play.
A Woman on a Mission – a Space Mission
Written by Shala Hainer Tuesday, December 06 2011
In 2002, Sandra Magnus took her first journey into space aboard the space shuttle Atlantis. During her nearly 11 days in space, Magnus took three space walks. In 2008, Magnus lived on the International Space Station for more than four months. In July, she was part of NASA's final shuttle mission.
