Women of Excellence
Bessie House-Soremekun |
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Title: | Founding Executive Director of Global Entrepreneurship/Director of Africana Studies |
Industry: | Education |
Type of Organization: | University |
Major Product/Service: | Higher education |
Expertise: | 28 years experience; 6 years with current University; Specializes in international political economy, entrepreneurship, economic development, African politics, world politics, comparative politics, women and development; Provides training and economic help for communities |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | Indianapolis, Indiana, International |
Affiliations: | Board of Directors, Help Legacy of Cleveland; African Studies Association |
University/Degree: | B.A., English, Huntingdon College, 1978; M.A., International Studies, University of Denver, 1980; Ph.D., International Studies, The Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, 1988 |
Born: | Opelika, Alabama |
Hobbies/Sports: | Museums, travel, art work |
Honors & Awards: | 1st Marcus Garvey Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurship, 2007; Northern Ohio Live Magazine's 2003 Top Rainmaker of the Year Award in Education and Research; Phenomenal Woman of the Year Award, 2004, 2005; Minority Business Innovator of the Year Award; Young Community Leaders of America Award; Distinguished Young Leadership Award; International Youth in Achievement Award |
Published Works: | Articles; Books |