{"id":9419,"date":"2021-06-15T21:11:32","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T01:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/2021\/06\/18\/womens-leadership-institute-celebrates-this-years-58-graduates\/"},"modified":"2022-11-06T18:15:52","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T23:15:52","slug":"womens-leadership-institute-celebrates-this-years-58-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/womens-leadership-institute-celebrates-this-years-58-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Leadership Institute celebrates this spring’s 58 graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"

On June 1, 2021, Furman\u2019s latest class of the Women\u2019s Leadership Institute<\/a> celebrated its program graduation. The Women\u2019s Leadership Institute is a leadership training program for both established and developing female leaders. Its curriculum is focused on teaching evidence-based leadership theory and its practical applications to help participants inspire followers, lead groups and achieve organization goals \u2013 all to better understand the unique challenges women face in the workplace.<\/p>\n

This class consisted of 58 women, representing 44 organizations and eight states. They women gathered \u2014 virtually due to COVID-19 precautions \u2014 for an hour and a half on Tuesdays and Thursdays between April 15 and June 1. The curriculum included cultural awareness, leading teams, accepting and giving feedback, negotiating, communicating effectively, design thinking, developing personal brands and more than a dozen other topics.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Women\u2019s Leadership Institute was a great way to learn about myself, my leadership style and how to better lead and communicate with others,\u201d said Elizabeth-Kelly Pope, chief of staff at Sharp Brain Consulting. \u201cI began instituting what I learned immediately personally and professionally and am excited about the progress I see already. It was great to learn from and with so many amazing women and build a support system along the way. I look forward to using all my new tools to improve myself and those I work with.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Women\u2019s Leadership Institute provides women with tools and techniques to help them succeed in their chosen careers and in life,\u201d said Furman President Elizabeth Davis. \u201cIt was exciting to see such a strong class come together during a challenging time and commit to developing their skills while building a stronger network of women leaders across South Carolina.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s graduates are:
\nJustine Allen, program and event manager, Ten at the Top<\/em>
\nPamela Altman, director of advancement services, South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation<\/em>
\nTawni Ash, interim controller, Gordian<\/em>
\nMegan Bagwell, corporate public relations manager, Michelin North America<\/em>
\nErica Barbuto, senior account manager – team lead, Gordian<\/em>
\nJulie Bartels, director of marketing, Hood Construction<\/em>
\nKathryn Boucher, executive director, Spartanburg Philharmonic<\/em>
\nShelby Broomfield, STEM outreach coordinator\/program director, SC Coalition for Mathematics & Science\/Dreams Imagination & Gift Development Program<\/em>
\nJessica Burgess, product business manager, Synnex Corporation<\/em>
\nTerri Byrd, executive coordinator, Alabama Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF)<\/em>
\nBrigitte Chapman, director of alumni relations, SC Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation<\/em>
\nAlyssa Chapman, national vice president – SLED sales, Gordian<\/em>
\nMolly Claycomb, director of financial reporting and accounting policy, United Community Bank<\/em>
\nAriel Cohn, architect, senior associate, LS3P<\/em>
\nJessica Dahle, product development scientist, Fitesa<\/em>
\nMorgan Danyi-Burton, assistant director, Center for Inclusive Communities, Furman University<\/em>
\nGina Dhanani, COO, Double Cola Co. USA<\/em>
\nJennifer Dickert, family violence intervention client coordinator, Compass of Carolina<\/em>
\nBeth Dill, director of total rewards, BlueCross & BlueShield of South Carolina<\/em>
\nErika Dominguez, senior account manager, Gordian<\/em>
\nDallas Erwin, outreach associate, South Carolina’s Coalition for Mathematics and Science<\/em>
\nLeslie Farmer, communications lead, Lockheed Martin<\/em>
\nAnne Fleming, senior director of alumni communications, Furman University<\/em>
\nErin Ford, executive vice president\/COO, SCBIO<\/em>
\nLauren Heimberg, domestic violence and sexual assault case manager, Family Guidance Center<\/em>
\nNikki Hutchison, associate state director\/advocacy, AARP<\/em>
\nStar Jamison, professional academic advisor\/career coach and peer leadership coordinator, USC Upstate<\/em>
\nChase Kay, sales manager, Gordian<\/em>
\nSarah King, program coordinator – SNAP-Ed., Clemson University Youth Learning Institute<\/em>
\nMallory Kleinman, project engineer, Industrial Project Innovation<\/em>
\nMarcia Leake, associate vice president, human resources, Tri-County Technical College<\/em>
\nRuth Perkins-Lee, director of fellowship gatherings, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship<\/em>
\nTheresa Lunsford, microbiology research and development analyst, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation<\/em>
\nMelanie Matney, chief operating officer, SC Hospital Association<\/em>
\nCasey Minor, assistant controller, Furman University<\/em>
\nWesley Mitchell, director of sales and marketing, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation<\/em>
\nKelly Morrow, attorney, partner, Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte LLC<\/em>
\nErin O’Connell, director of nursing, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida<\/em>
\nMelissa Patterson, controller, AFF Group<\/em>
\nAmanda Peterson, executive assistant, Moore Inc.<\/em>
\nGina Polizzi, associate director of training and advising operations, Midlands Technical College<\/em>
\nElizabeth-Kelly Pope, chief of staff, Sharp Brain Consulting<\/em>
\nCourtney Powell, planning administrator, City of Greenville<\/em>
\nJanelle Robinson, program coordinator\/assistant professor\/therapist, Lenoir Rhyne University<\/em>
\nKatherine Royal, marketing and research, NAI Earle Furman<\/em>
\nJana Scroggins, senior vice president, United Community Bank<\/em>
\nCaitlyn Shaw, associate, healthcare project manager, LS3P Associates Ltd.<\/em>
\nLisa Shelnutt, commercial real estate division manager, United Community Bank<\/em>
\nHeather Smith, project manager\/engineer, Industrial Project Innovation (IPI) LLC.<\/em>
\nRobin Stack, chief finance officer, Greenville County Schools<\/em>
\nMeredith Stone, executive director, Baptist Women in Ministry<\/em>
\nJennifer Sutton, CEO\/founder, BRIGHT+CO Marketing<\/em>
\nLoren Thomas, multimedia communication specialist, City of Greenville<\/em>
\nEuricka Thomas, QA manager, Gordian<\/em>
\nAnnah Toates, attorney, Bell Carrington Price & Gregg LLC – Law Firm<\/em>
\nElisa Walker, interior designer, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture<\/em>
\nSylvia Weber, director of application support, United Community Bank<\/em>
\nKimberly Williams, business solutions director, Midlands Technical College<\/em><\/p>\n

This program is hosted by Furman\u2019s Center for Corporate and Professional Development and was supported by United Community Bank Foundation as the presenting sponsor and SCBio as the presenting partner.<\/p>\n

“Part of our mission at United Community Bank is to help improve the financial health and well-being of our communities. Supporting the unique development opportunity offered by Furman University Women\u2019s Leadership Institute aligns perfectly with that goal,” said Melinda Davis Lux, executive vice president and general counsel with United Community Bank. “Personally, I\u2019m also very passionate about mentorship for our next generation of leaders, and I\u2019m thrilled that our team has been able to contribute to this very impactful program.”<\/p>\n

The Center for Corporate and Professional Development exists to provide organizations with professional development and performance consulting tools needed to excel in today\u2019s business climate and aligns under Furman\u2019s Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Women who want to participate in future Women\u2019s Leadership Institute programming can learn more at www.furman.edu\/corporate-professional-development\/womens-leadership-institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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