LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/B4TWL?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#B4TWLlt;/agt;–The Pepperdine
Graziadio Business School is thrilled to announce that Dr. Bernice
Ledbetter was recognized as a trailblazer at Leadership California’s
2019
Legacy of Leadership Awards today in Los Angeles. The Legacy of
Leadership Awards celebrate women, companies, and one man, who lead the
way through civic, business, and service achievement, while advancing
and supporting women leaders. Specifically, the Trailblazer Award
honors a woman who demonstrates a spirit of exploration and passion that
leads the way for others.
“Dr. Bernice Ledbetter has dedicated herself to empowering and advancing
women in the workforce. She is a trailblazer who has worked tirelessly
to inspire and support women in leadership. We are delighted that
Bernice is being recognized by Leadership California,” said Deryck van
Rensburg, Dean of the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. “Dr.
Ledbetter recently joined the school’s Leadership Team, and truly
embodies a Best for the World Leader.”
Dr. Ledbetter is Director of the Pepperdine
Graziadio Center for Women in Leadership, and was recently appointed
Dean of Students and Alumni Affairs at the Graziadio Business School.
She is a recognized expert on women in leadership and was recently a
keynote speaker at NAWBO California’s annual conference.
Pepperdine Graziadio enjoys a legacy of supporting women who aim to
achieve greater professional opportunity and success. The Graziadio
School hosts an annual forum with the national women’s executive
leadership organization C200; highlights the successes of women at its
annual George
Awards; supports faculty
research contributing to the global conversation about gender
equity; and hosts an online gallery
of women’s stories, offering advice to prospective and current
students, alumni, staff, and other businesses professionals.
Leadership
California works to increase the representation of women leaders and
elevate their influence in business, public service, and local
communities across the state. Dr. Ledbetter joins other individuals and
corporations who have made significant contributions to support the
advancement of women, including the other 2019 honorees: Gloria D. Gray,
Chairwoman, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and
Director, West Basin Municipal Water District; Dr. Timothy P. White,
Chancellor, the California State University; Dr. Lucy Jones, Founder,
Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society; and Monica Lozano,
President/CEO, College Futures Foundation, as well as Southwest Airlines.
About Pepperdine University Graziadio Business School
For the last 50 years, the Pepperdine
Graziadio Business School has challenged individuals to think boldly
and drive meaningful change within their industries and communities.
Dedicated to developing Best for the World Leaders, the Graziadio
School offers a comprehensive range of MBA,
MS, executive, and doctoral degree programs grounded in integrity,
innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Graziadio School advances
experiential learning through small classes with distinguished faculty
that stimulate critical thinking and meaningful connection, inspiring
students and working professionals to realize their greatest potential
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Contacts
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Hillary Doran
Assistant
Director of Marketing
310.568.2339
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