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Gladys has taken her entrepreneurial and organizational talents to the community, organizing and running a technical assistance program called Business Leaders of Colors, also known as BLOC. This network of business owners, entrepreneurs, consultants, and social justice leaders is located in Ithaca, NY and was created to level the playing field and create a cooperative space for commerce that serves the underserved business community.
As the Founder and CEO of Business Leaders of Colors, Gladys’ goal is to support and nurture business owners of colors throughout the region. Gladys also provides technical assistance to clients in Binghamton, NY as an Adjunct Instructor at SUNY Broome Community College. Originally from Albany, NY, Gladys has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from SUNY Cortland and a master’s degree in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation from Abilene Christian University. Gladys has lived in Tompkins County for the better part of 35 years. She makes her home in Lansing, NY, teaches dance when she can and believes that there is no higher calling than that of a servant.
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Debra Howell
As the Director of Information Technology Operations at Cornell University's University Library, Debra brings over 20 years of valuable expertise in driving strategic direction across all facets of information technology. With a flair for creativity and dynamism, Debra excels in leading and facilitating intricate workplace and technology processes while nurturing internal talent and fostering effective collaboration for optimal computing environments. She boasts a rich background in facilitation, organizational change and development, teambuilding, and leadership. Debra obtained her Masters of Industrial and Labor Relations degree from Cornell University in 2006 and holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (2008), as well as a Master Trainer and Master Resiliency Trainer certified by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
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