died, but I can build that back up now by having more confidence in myself.” The Women’s Conference features founder and CEO of Black Girls Rock Beverly Bond and hopes to engage women who have “successfully created change” by providing “an exceptional platform for women to affirm that positive images of women must be embedded so that women leaders become the norm not the exception.” The men of Iota proudly paid all expenses for Anderson in the course of the event. She was unanimously selected by the chapter. “Jackie has helped the fraternity by participating in community service and sometimes working at social events, and she has, without knowledge, become a positive spokeswoman for the brothers,” Hairston said. “She is a friend turned sister.” Article by: Tommy Meade
ership Institute and Recruitment Fair. Graduating seniors Riley and Flowers hope to bring significant skills, career strategies, and guidance back home. Nuri Flowers says “I was always smart, yet becoming a brother of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Alpha Mu Chapter, really showed me what I was made of, now I get to show the world what Iota showed me!” Rashad Riley says “Being a tutor at Central State University and the current President of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Alpha Mu Chapter, has taught me that I have no limits to what I can achieve”
dents. For the past decade, this fourday conference has given talented future leaders a unique professional development experience. A carefully selected group of students are brought together with some of the nation’s top executives for leadership training, career management, life skills, development and recruitment opportunities. One of the main components of the Leadership Institute is the Recruitment Fair, where students meet with over 60 companies and government agencies offering job and internship opportunities.
The conference offers workshops that provide “a combination of concrete tools and valuable advice to help advance one’s education and career,” according to the Thurgood Marshall Fund website. During the workshops, participants will have the opportunity to act together with experienced individuals in the corporate, education and government fields.
Alpha Mu Iotas Leading the Way: Thurgood Marshall hosts Leadership Conference
Students will also be able to showcase their expertise and talents in their field, learning more about companies and agencies that will be recruiting in the course of the leadership institute and vice-versa.
Two members of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. are taking their talents to New York for the 12th Annual Lead-
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