LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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.
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