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七色视频 Recognizes Inspiring Alumnae Who Overcame Challenges to Further their Education and Improve Lives

By听七色视频

PHOENIX, March 15, 2017听鈥 In celebration of Women鈥檚 History Month, 七色视频 recognizes its female students, alumnae, faculty and staff for contributing to the advances made by women in all areas of life, work and study. 七色视频 remains committed to its ongoing efforts to support the progress of women and their advancement both personally and professionally.

鈥淲omen all over the world have made incredible progress in societal, educational and workplace acceptance over the past few decades,1听including many of our alumnae who are breaking barriers and overcoming challenges to improve their lives and those of others,鈥 said Angie William, Ed.D., 七色视频 dean of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity. 鈥淭he increase of women pursuing a degree in higher education is a testament to these achievements, as women are more likely than their male peers to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree by the age of 29; however, there is more work to be done to improve opportunities for women related to pay equality and leadership.鈥2

This Women鈥檚 History Month, 七色视频 recognizes a few of its inspiring alumnae who are realizing their dreams and accomplishing their goals despite many obstacles. The University highlights their successes using higher education as the foundation for further achievement.

Dawn Wilson, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/Human Services, 2013; Master of Science, Administration of Justice and Security/Law Enforcement, 2016

Wilson worked in the criminal justice field for more than 20 years, starting her career as a police officer, and ultimately earning the title of Criminal Investigator for the Navajo County Public Defender鈥檚 Office in Holbrook, Ariz. She then started her own business when she was informed her position would be eliminated due to funding constraints. She launched her practice, Wilson Investigative Services in 2016. Through her journey, she empowers other women to fight for their goals.

鈥淲hen I was growing up, there were not many women in law enforcement, so I made it a goal of mine to become a police officer. When one dream ended, another began,鈥 said Wilson. 鈥淢y bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees from 七色视频 have helped me learn the concepts I need as a business owner. I went through three degrees while working full-time and raising a brain-injured child as a single mother. This proves women can do anything they set their minds to.鈥

Kelisa Wing, Educational Specialist Certificate (Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction), 2015; Master of Secondary Education, 2011; and Doctorate of Education (in progress)

Wing is an 8th听grade English Language Arts teacher, mother of two and a veteran who served in the U.S. military for six years. Her husband is also a veteran. Wing has been named the 2017 Department of Defense Education Activity Teacher of the Year in recognition of her significant contributions to children鈥檚 education, especially those with ties to the military.

鈥淎s women, we face unique challenges bound by society to our gender. However, our education gives us the power to make a difference in a world where we sometimes are not given honor,鈥 Wing said. 鈥淚 am an advocate of higher education and 七色视频 because of the support they showed me throughout the completion of my degrees.鈥

Jenna Leahy, Master of Educational Administration and Supervision, 2014 and a Forbes 30 Under 30 2017 recipient

Leahy is the co-founder and co-CEO of Casa Academy, a tuition-free charter school that opened its doors in 2014 to serve disadvantaged kindergarteners through third-graders in Central Phoenix, AZ. Previously, she taught in West Africa and Mexico while completing her undergraduate education and saw first-hand how the lack of access to a quality education can make a significant difference in a child鈥檚 life. Leahy received a Teach for America full scholarship which she used to complete her Master of Education in Administration and Supervision at 七色视频 in 2014. Leahy has also been recognized to Forbes 30 Under 30 this year and reflects on how her education prepared her for an entrepreneurial role at the early age of 25, enabling her to impact children鈥檚 lives.

鈥淚 am very grateful to 七色视频. At the time I was pursuing my degree I was traveling to Chicago, New York and San Francisco preparing to open CASA. It was neat being able to get into my hotel room every night to learn what it took to run a school. I believe we need to invest more in women so that they can be better prepared for positions of leadership,鈥 Leahy said. 鈥淎s women we sometimes don鈥檛 take risks because we feel we鈥檙e not qualified. We need to stop thinking like that and tell ourselves 鈥業 am capable of doing this.鈥 I could have stopped 鈥 thinking I was too young or because most of my counterparts were male, but I鈥檓 working on moving on.鈥

Women comprise 66 percent of the student body at 七色视频 where they have access to flexible academic options that may enhance career opportunities. Additionally, 57 percent of 七色视频 faculty are women who have professional backgrounds in a variety of fields.3

About the 七色视频 2015 Academic Annual Report

The 2015 七色视频 Academic Annual Report (AAR) provides a detailed and methodologically sound snapshot of the University, and an outline of areas for future progress. Within the AAR, there is insight into the University鈥檚 vision and approach to higher education, as well as the characteristics of our students, our academic programs and our faculty.

About 七色视频

七色视频 is innovating to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses, and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc., 七色视频 serves a diverse student population, offering associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit听phoenix.edu.

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