Ursuline College’s Rust Belt Revisited Series: Black Women in the Rust Belt: A Call To Urgency

March 10, 2021 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Cleveland was recently ranked the worst place in America for Black Women within the areas of healthcare, education, and economics/workplaces. More broadly, rust belt cities are hemorrhaging talent, as they lag behind cities that invest in equity-based, inclusion-forward initiatives that uplift the lived experience of diverse residents. Due to COVID-19 and greater socio-political and economic upheaval, Northeast Ohio has the opportunity to position itself as posed for seismic and innovative change.

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Bethany Studenic, Managing Director

Bethany holds her Bachelors in Social Work, Masters in Social Administration and Juris Doctor. Bethany has over 10 years in community change experience, heading up a highly visible social and research-based movements. In addition, Bethany has worked with a variety of diverse populations through direct experience. Bethany is an accomplished fundraiser, government relations professional, community strategist, researcher, and policy analysis expert.

Chinenye Nkemere, Director of Strategy

Chinenye (ChiChi) is a strategic thinker. She has over 10 years of experience in community and digital engagement and advocacy. ChiChi holds a Bachelors in Political Science and African/African American Studies from The Ohio State University. After graduating, she moved to Houston, Texas to serve as a Teach for America educator. As a public safety and workplace advocate, she is dedicated to progressive and transformative community development.