Faculty of Applied Health Sciences lecturer Maame De-Heer will discuss the power of Black women in leadership at the next Women in Leadership virtual session on Thursday, March 6. As a Black woman leader, Maame De-Heer has overcome many barriers in her path.
Along the way, she says she’s learned “the importance of stepping into leadership with confidence” — a message she plans to share at Brock’s next Women in Leadership event.
The lecturer in Brock’s Faculty of Applied Health Sciences specializes in equity and health and is committed to bridging the health gap for marginalized and underserved communities.
“Representation matters,” De-Heer says. “Our voices bring valuable perspectives.”
She encourages women “to seek out leadership opportunities, advocate for themselves and create pathways for others.”
A first-generation Black immigrant from Ghana, De-Heer is the first woman in her family to earn a graduate degree. She holds a Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences and a PhD in Public Health.
Her talk, “Leading with Purpose: The Power of Black Women in Leadership,” will take place Thursday, March 6, from noon to 1 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.
Details on this and other upcoming Women in Leadership sessions, including dates, descriptions and login information are available on the WIL website. Members of the Brock community can use their Campus ID to access recordings of past sessions.
Women in Leadership is committed to supporting and advancing persons who identify as women to achieve and succeed in leadership. All are welcome. Individuals can join the WIL channel on Microsoft Teams or contact Jeannie Mackintosh to be added to the WIL email distribution list.
