In The News
"A New Era of Excellence" has begun at Johnson C. Smith University, with Dr. Valerie Kinloch inaugurated as the newly elected President of Charlotte's only HBCU.
Lou Kennedy was featured in South Carolina Department of Commerce's new campaign "Launch to Legacy," reinforcing SC's long-term commitment to business.
Sophia Wajnert shared the incredible journey of Sora Union. As co-founder, she shared how their professional services company is reshaping remote work by sourcing talent from at-risk communities due to conflict or climate change. Discover how Sora Union is making a positive social and environmental impact while revolutionizing the way we work.
Jennifer Appleby was featured in Charlotte Business Journal's article "Newgen: Women Who Lead-Table of Experts.
Marilyn Gist, new IWFC member and transfer from the IWF Seattle forum, is an author whose book, "The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility," has received the "Top 20 Best Business Minds Book Award 2024. " The award was granted by Marc Kramer, whose podcast "Best Business Minds" has a global audience of primarily C-Suite executives throughout 74 countries. Her book has distribution rights in France and Brazil, translated into French and Portuguese, respectively, and has been distributed in English in India.
Member Dr Marjorie Jenkins was named a "Woman of Influence" by GSA Business Report.
President Kandi Deitemeyer of Central Piedmont Community College was honored as Chartlotte Businesswoman of the Year.
Member Ethel Bunch received the Order of the Palmetto from Governor Henry McMaster to recognize her efforts to bring together commerce and conservation in South Carolina.
On March 22nd, the Board of Trustees of Benedict College hosted the Renaming and Dedication of the Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis Administration Building. .
Pam Oliver, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer was recognized in Diversity Woman Magazine as an Elite 100. Diversity Woman pays tribute to Black women who are disrupting the status quo in executive leadership across industries both inside and beyond corporate America. .
The USC School of Medicine Greenville (SOMG) hosted its inaugural Day of the Woman Conference on Feb. 3, 2024 featuring Dean Marjorie Jenkins was honored to be chosen as the inaugural keynote speaker and discussed what has led to the "one size fits all" model of healthcare delivery which disproportionately impacts women and girls. With this year's featured tagline, "Women Winning at Health," engaging speakers, clinicians, and book authors came together to provide an informative and empowering event focused on optimal health and wellness for women.
On February 2, Inez Tenenbaum was elected Chairman of the South Carolina Institution for Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) for a two-year term. This year the Institute will conduct a study on Medicaid expansion in South Carolina. Other IWF Carolina members who serve on the Board of South Carolina IMPH are Dr.