Dynamic researcher and scientist, Dr. Angela M. Allen will receive the Positively Woman Award for Medical Leadership on October 16, 2020.

Feb 21, 2020 | ageing, Scientist, techology, Women

Dynamic researcher and scientist, Dr. Angela M. Allen will receive the Positively Woman Award for Medical Leadership on October 16, 2020.

Dr. Angela M. Allen, 2020 Positively Powerful Woman Honoree

Dr. Angela M. Allen is the Clinic Research Program Director of Banner Research Institute and Medical Center and ASU Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

I first met Dr. Allen when we were speakers for the Women’s Day event given by Reverend Ozetta Kirby, Pastor, Holy Trinity AME. Dr. Allen is a passionate and powerful speaker who blew me away with her knowledge of Alzheimer’s and dementia research and caregiving. She delivered superior information that was “just right”, easy to understand and easy to act on. She’s a phenomenally caring and dynamic individual who I knew I wanted to bring to the Positively Powerful stage as an honoree so that she could communicate her ability to touch the hearts of her audiences and give more people a sense of hope and understanding as we each approach aging and caregiving.

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Utility Industry: An opportunity for experienced leaders and job seekers.

Jul 6, 2018 | Business, Careers, global, techology, Women

Technology: The need for skilled workers is everywhere but when compared with the “Silicon Valley” corporations, utilities may not offer the glamour and attractiveness the tech educated are looking for.

As an observer, I wonder, do the utilities offer the women and men who would thrive in a flat corporate culture the opportunities for inventiveness and business building that they might find stifled in a hierarchical culture? With technology being key to utility corporations’ ability to provide services to customers and to operate…where are the tech employees to come from? With senior executives leaving in big numbers and not being replaced…and the shift in demos, what’s next? What about the retiring leaders’ intellectual capital, access to communities, and connections….how is that being dealt with?

Change is occurring. As someone once said, “What got us here is not going to get us where we need to go.” Without compassionate change and inclusion, senior employees will leave or be among the “RIP, retired in place”. An option, include them ambassadors and as mentors and sponsors of newcomers. Attract and welcome diverse workforce members with an inclusive culture. Follow the best practices of the progressive power players of the power industry.

With every challenge, there are great opportunities. Matching power industry leaders’ experience, search for meaning, desire to contribute, and ability to connect to the challenge of creating an attractive industry profile and I’m betting it will be a win-win.

Essence Ventures: The Power of Values and being Valued.

Jan 4, 2018 | Business, Coaching, collaboration, conference, Diversity & Inclusion, empowerment, Events, global, leadership, marketing, positively powerful woman, ppwa 2017, PPWA 2018, relationships, STEM, strength, techology, transformation, Women

Essence Ventures: The Power of Values and being Valued.

“Values are the morals that we live by. They reside deep within us, and they affect our emotions. They are tough to alter, and often reside in our unconsciousness” (Source: How To Be A Positively Powerful Person! The Spirit-Filled Edition. Dr. Joel Martin).

Values keep us healthy — emotionally, spiritually, and physically. They are the ones that we must unquestionably keep, and the ones that must direct our actions. Our values are our strengths. As a consultant, executive coach and facilitator, I’ve been called me ‘The Transformation Generator’ for a reason. My unwavering promise is that I make sure the people I work for achieve their ULTIMATE goals in life and business. I value what they value and their missions as my own. The value that keeps me motivated is commitment.

Dr. Joel P. Martin, now President of Positively Powerful / Triad West, Inc. and daughter, Cybel Martin, now ICG Local 600 Director of Photography.

So, I had an emotional response when I read that Essence magazine, a client of my ad agency years ago, is Black owned once again. The values Essence personified were acknowledgment, respect and commitment. They were committed to bringing equity and equality as “a marquee lifestyle brand for African American women.”

Congratulations to “@Essence Ventures LLC, a company launched in 2017 by Shea Moisture founder Richelieu Dennis. As a result, the Essence brand has returned to a 100% black-owned independent company, after 12 years of being owned by Time.….As part of the new deal, Essence President Michelle Ebanks will continue in her role and join its board of directors. In addition, Michelle Ebanks, along with a Black female-led executive team, will have an equity stake in the business….Said Ebanks in a statement. “In addition, it represents a critical recognition, centering and elevation of the Black women running the business from solely a leadership position to a co-ownership position.” Derek Dingle adds, “The “groundbreaking” transaction “demonstrates that a number of African American entrepreneurs can execute with vision and wherewithal to return valuable institutions to African American ownership – a rare event in contemporary Black business history.” @blackenterprise @Essence Read more here.

BOCA Advertisement created by JPMartin Associates for the Black Owned Communications Alliance. Photograph by John Pinderhughes.

Dr. Joel P. Martin is a marketing, coaching, training, and consulting professional. The former owner and operator of a full-service NYC-based advertising agency, she founded Triad West, Inc. more than 15 years ago to provide clients with expertise in developing leaders; diverse and inclusive cultures; and aligned high-performing teams. She specializes in transformative leadership development and empowerment programs for Women. Dr. Martin provides services across the U.S. and globally. She has earned an MA in Psychology, Ph.D. in Communications and admission as a Fellow of the Wharton Business School. She is the founder of the Positively Powerful Woman Awards & Programs celebrating its 11th year. Triad West, Inc. is a woman owned and operated WBENC certified corporation.

A woman who dares to be powerful…creates success.

Dec 20, 2017 | Business, Coaching, collaboration, conference, Diversity & Inclusion, global, leadership, positively powerful woman, PPW Awards, STEM, techology, transformation, Women

Being a powerful woman has many faces. May 17, 2018, Dr. Pamela Williamson will receive the Positively Powerful Woman Visionary Leadership Award. Dr. Williamson is the President of WBENC West where she facilitates beneficial procurement opportunities between women-owned businesses and corporations across the US. She is a powerful servant-leader. She is a customer-focused visionary. And, she means business.

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid” Audre Lorde.

“Being Positively Powerful is more than a title. Every human being has the capacity to live a successful fulfilling life like Dr. Williamson and our previous 50 honorees. It may not always be easy, but it is possible.” Dr. Joel P. Martin, Triad West Inc. Awards Founder.

Being positively powerful means:

Resilient in the face of challenges or obstacles. It is not just what we do, it is how we do it.
Focusing on diversity and inclusion. Being a champion of an inclusive environment that embraces everyone.
Having a healthy mindset and body, which may take reinventing oneself, an exciting and worthwhile adventure.
Being financially educated for personal and professional success.
Sharing what we know and who we know in collaboration with others.
Owning our personal power as the author of our life and legacy.
Being powerful also means living a life of deep and meaningful relationships. In the case of Dr. Williamson, she is the wife of Ben and mother of two daughters, Alexandria ages 17 and Skyler age 12.

WBENC Members and Corporations: Sponsor the 11th Annual Positively Powerful Woman Awards. Share your commitment and advocate for women leaders. The founder of this program is WBENC Certified Triad West Inc., Dr. Joel Martin, President. For more information on the event, previous recipients, marketing opportunities, who we are, and the success we stand for, please click here. To become a WBENC Corporate Member or Certified Women Business Enterprise, click here.

The 2018 Positively Powerful Woman Awards will be Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the renowned Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ. Reception: 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Awards presentation: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is open to the public.

How this technology leader is increasing ethnic graduate degrees in STEM.

May 9, 2017 | 2014 PPWA, Business, Diversity & Inclusion, Events, leadership, positively powerful woman, PPW Awards, ppwa 2017, STEM, techology, Women | 3 comments

Meet Rhonda Peters James, Senior Program Manager in the Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and External Partnerships Group at Intel Corporation. Join us on June 10th, at the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden when Rhonda will receive the 2017 Positively Powerful Woman Award for STEAM Leadership.

Rhonda is fiercely committed to her work and to creating more graduates in technology.

She’s been with the company for 16 years, has held positions in engineering, marketing research and competitive intelligence, community management, and product marketing at the company. As an integral figure at Intel, Rhonda collaborates with external organizations and support programs that deliver results that increase the number of underrepresented minorities graduating with technology and engineering degrees in the United States.She serves as a mentor to several high school girls and women in business and engineering at Intel and other companies.

“Don’t limit your thinking by what you see. If you want something even though you may not see it today, that is an opportunity for YOU to create it! YOU have the opportunity to create your future! Go after it!” Rhonda Peters James

Rhonda knows what it takes to be challenged and not give up. That drive is what is behind the “Why You Should Stay With It™ ” video series she created, directed, and produced providing college engineering students and summer interns with relatable stories from Intel employees with engineering and computer science backgrounds. More than 20 episodes were filmed with over 800,000 views. she manages the overall strategic direction and tactical execution of the Stay With It™ Inspired by Intel Program. Stay With It is also an online community that delivers engaging content about engineering in the workplace, academic resources, internship information, and encouragement to engineering students so that they will stay enrolled in their engineering majors and graduate. Rhonda is one of the individuals at Intel who is “expanding the pathway for more underrepresented technical talent.”

She is an active volunteer in local organizations as well as a member of the National Society of Black Engineers Professional Member, National Action Council of Minorities in Engineering Board Liaison, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., National Association of Professional Women and Dillard University Alumni Member.

She earned her MBA from Arizona State University, Master of Science – Electrical Engineering: Semiconductor Devices from the University of Missouri and Bachelor of Science in Physics from Dillard University.

2017 Positively Powerful Woman Awards Sponsors