United in Leadership event set for Feb. 26

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Penn State Altoona will host a United in Leadership event for students Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. in the Pond View Lounge of the Slep Student Center.

United in Leadership is focused on female empowerment and leadership development. Through mentoring current and future leaders, United in Leadership creates a support network and identifies resources which are valuable for becoming a strong, knowledgeable leader.

“Women leaders in business and industry: Shattering the glass ceiling” includes five panelists:

  • Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry, Chancellor and Dean, Penn State Altoona
  • Jan E. Fisher, President, UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford
  • Jayme Orr Rhodes, Founder and owner, Servaim Construction
  • Angie Singer Keating, Co-founder and CEO, Reclamere, Inc.
  • Alyxandria (Alyx) Stephens, Engineer, Norfolk Southern Railway

These influential leaders will share their knowledge and expertise in the areas of business, security and risk analysis, engineering, education, and health care.