TEDx LeBow
TEDx LeBow provides a platform for four LeBow students and/or alumni to present a 10-minute Ted talk focused on diversity & inclusion.
This year’s speakers and topics include:
Speakers
Jasmine Lee is an undergraduate, Management Information Systems major at Drexel University. A receipt of Executive Leadership Council Award for Business Commentary, Forbes Under 30 Scholar, and received recognition for her efforts in Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO). Being a Diversity and Inclusion advocate, reinforced to her how vital it is to be committed to ensuring that people can thrive in every environment and embrace these differences that make every one of us unique. Throughout her time at this college, she has made strides to put herself in positions where she can learn from different perspectives and help others transition to new environments. The combination of her drive to succeed, passion for helping people, and professional experiences are what motivates her to pursue a career in consulting.
Will has spent his career in a variety of leadership positions. He’s lead teams all across the country in private industry and the U.S. Army. Will recently completed the Executive Doctorate of Business Administration program here at Drexel University. His research focused on disrupting the trickle-down effect of abusive supervision.
Shefali Karani is an alumna of Columbia Business School & Drexel University who currently resides in Dubai, UAE with her husband. She has appeared in the news, has spoken at events, written for publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, is currently a contributing writer at Seele Magazine, and is a social media influencer. She’s an executive at her family’s businesses including at a publicly listed company that her family has and use to be on the board of another publicly listed company that her family had up until recently. She’s the author of the book “Own It! Love What You Already Have.” She’s a part of Drexel University’s Women in Business Alumni Council, a member of Columbia Business School’s Women’s Circle group, and also provides mentorship opportunities for students at her alma maters.
Brittanie Thomas, affectionately known as Brittanie Tea, is a scholar, creative practitioner, creative advocate, writer, and professional recording artist. Her organizational & educational background in academia, paired with her artist lens informs her approach to education, community, & wellness, and inspires her current work and involvement, as founder & CEO of Happily Better After, LLC. In partnering her own gifts among exceptional thought-leaders and communities, Brittanie is continuously inspired to serve and design alongside, and on behalf of pioneering leaders & organizations.
Who should attend?
Audience
- Faculty
- Staff
- Students
- Alumni
Programs
- Undergraduate
- Graduate
- Executive
- Doctorate
- Continuing Professional Education
This event is part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion series.
