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Against All Odds: Stories of Grit and Determination

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The first of its kind at TCU Neeley, this speaker series is a platform for diverse leaders to share candid career insights – equipping our students to confidently overcome obstacles in the evolving global workforce, and broadening the perspectives of our university and extended community.

Friday, April 26 2024
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Shaddock Auditorium, TCU Neeley School of Business

Hosted by the TCU Neeley Office of Inclusive Excellence

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Maria Walker

Independent Board Member, Audit Committee Chairman, Retired Private Equity and Venture CFO and Former KPMG Audit Partner

April 26, 2024

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Tara Jaye Frank

Equity Strategist, Consultant, Speaker
Author of "The Waymakers: Clearing the Path ot Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence"

November 3, 2023

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The Maiden Twins

Terrence Maiden '00
Chief Executive Officer
Russell Glen - Real Estate Development and Investment
Co-founder Two Wins Non-profit Organization

Tim Maiden '00 and '02
SVP Market Development
Simmons Bank
Co-founder Two Wins Non-profit Organization

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Roderick E. Wilson '23

Director and Wealth Management Strategy Execution Manager
Bank of America

September 8, 2023

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Sheryl Adkins-Green

Chief Experience Officer
Mary Kay

April 4, 2023

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Anthony and Arminda Grissett

Franchise Owner/Operators
McDonald's

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Vera Ingram

Franchise Owner/Operator
McDonald's

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Joy Silmon

Franchise Owner/Operator
McDonald's

February 2, 2023

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Charlie Davis '74

NFL Superbowl Champion, Entrepreneur, TCU Legend

November 4, 2022

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Sekou Lewis

General Counsel
Dallas Mavericks

September 9, 2022

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Kenny Thompson, Jr. '03

TCU Alumnus, Former Vice President of External Affairs
PepsiCo

February 11, 2022