
Where Are the Black Women in STEM Leadership?
By training diverse women in science and tech to become leaders, the whole ecosystem benefits
Erika Jefferson is the President and Founder of Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), an organization focused on bridging the leadership gap for Black women in STEM. She received her MBA from Georgia Tech and her BS in Chemical Engineering from LSU. She has worked for top companies such as Amoco, BP, Chevron and Praxair in a myriad of leadership roles ranging from sales/business development to supply chain and operations excellence.
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