Celebrating the Graduating Cohort 003-2024 of the Leading Women Program

We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Columbia cohort that graduated on March 28, 2024. This cohort, comprised of a group of truly bodacious women, has demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit throughout their journey with IWEE.

To our graduates, Nike Adedeji, Suzanne Delica, BSEE, MBA, Jen Fry, PhD (she/her), Sam (Shena) McEachern-Smith, Angelique Michelle, Precious Middleton, B.S.A., Amy Mininger, Nicole Nixon, Matene Okoye, Ursula Spencer, and Jianning Zeng. We extend our heartfelt congratulations. We are immensely proud of what you are setting out to do and excited to witness the impact you will continue to make in the world.

Thanks to Technology Advancement Center (TAC), Gregg Smith, and his team for their unwavering support of our program and dedication to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in our community. Without their generosity and collaboration, the success of our Columbia Cohort would not have been possible.

Gratitude to Our Speakers: Renita Anderson, Kiisha Jennings, Cynthia Mitchell, Dr. Tammira Lucas (TEDCO), Stephanie Bagley, MBA, Danielle Davis(GOSB), Katherine Hill Ritchie (TEDCO), Vance MacEwen, Kandice Whitaker, MBA, Bola Audena, MBA.

As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates and reflect on the incredible journey of Cohort 003-2024, let us reaffirm our commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and creating a more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Together, we can continue to empower and uplift one another, driving positive change and innovation in our communities.