Tag: Gender Equity

Dr. Stella A. Safo, MD, MPH: Committed to Helping Others Achieve their Best Health

I’m honored to share a deeper look into my professional journey, my commitment to equitable healthcare, and the experiences that have shaped my work as a physician, leader, and advocate. I remain dedicated to building systems that uplift communities and ensure that every person has access to compassionate, high-quality care. Here is my biography.

Empowering Women in Technology: A Leadership Perspective

Empowering women in technology is not a matter of optics or goodwill—it is a strategic imperative rooted in performance, profitability, and long-term value creation. Despite compelling data showing that women-led ventures generate more than double the revenue per dollar invested and deliver 35% higher returns, they continue to receive a fraction of available capital, exposing a profound market inefficiency. At the organizational level, the persistent sponsorship gap and the unrecognized “invisible workload” carried by women further constrain leadership pipelines and suppress enterprise potential. For boards and executive teams, the path forward requires more than mentorship programs or diversity statements; it demands structural change, measurable accountability, and a redefinition of what leadership and value truly look like in a technology-driven world.

Myrtho René: Distinguished Financial Leader | Advocate for Women’s Empowerment | Governance Strategist

Myrtho René is a seasoned governance strategist and public finance expert with over 40 years of leadership across Haiti’s central banking and public sectors. Known for her principled leadership and advocacy for gender equity, she has served on the Board of Governors of the Banque de la République d’Haïti and led national initiatives that advanced financial inclusion and institutional transparency. A sought-after international speaker, Myrtho has represented Haiti at the United Nations and global economic forums, inspiring change through her insight, diplomacy, and unwavering commitment to ethical progress.

Dawn Eisenhauer Erickson

After decades of service in local government, humanitarian work, and nonprofit leadership across the globe, I am proud to share a comprehensive look at my professional journey. From strategic planning and human rights advocacy to education and organizational development, my career has been shaped by a passion for service and a drive for lasting impact. Here is my biography.

Empowering Women in Leadership: A Communication Perspective

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to reflect not only on trailblazers who’ve changed the course of history, but also on the everyday power of strategic sisterhoods in the workplace. True empowerment comes when women move beyond surface-level support to build intentional alliances that share resources, elevate voices, and challenge systemic barriers. Whether it’s encouraging a colleague to speak up in meetings, celebrating each other’s wins, or having honest conversations about pay, these connections create ripple effects that foster equity, visibility, and collective advancement. After all, behind every successful woman is a community of other women who had her back.