Key Takeaways
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- GSL initiative promotes growth and development of diverse mid-career professionals
- GSL initiative promotes growth and development of diverse mid-career professionals
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- 70% of Fellows are promoted within 2 years of participating in the program
- 70% of Fellows are promoted within 2 years of participating in the program
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- Over 130 future leaders in the 18th Fellows cohort
- Over 130 future leaders in the 18th Fellows cohort
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- Experience has empowered the “Elite 18” to “overcome systemic barriers and expand their leadership capacity”
- Experience has empowered the “Elite 18” to “overcome systemic barriers and expand their leadership capacity”
ST. LOUIS – Greater St. Louis, Inc. celebrated the graduation of the 18th cohort of the Fellows Experience, its initiative devoted to the growth and cultivation of diverse mid-career professionals. The Fellows Experience addresses the interests and challenges professionals of color face as they work to advance their careers.
“I’ve truly enjoyed getting to know this year’s participants as they’ve progressed through the program,” said Dr. Trezette Dixon, GSL’s Senior Director, the Fellows Experience. “By focusing on professional development, relationship building, and civic engagement, the Fellows Experience has empowered them to overcome systemic barriers and expand their leadership capacity. I can’t wait to see how far the members of the ‘Elite 18’ go.”
The graduation ceremony featured welcome remarks from Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of event sponsor Edward Jones, a discussion on leadership, and the awarding of certificates to the members of the graduating class of Fellows.