Major Erika Zimmermann leads research and innovation at the Army Enterprise Marketing Office (AMEO). She attended the Women of Color STEM conference in Detroit and shared her story of leadership and influence.
The Army collaborated with the Equity and Inclusion Office to support the conference and provide customized videos, outdoor advertising, and panel talent.
Brig. Gen. Antoinette Gant, chief of the AEMO, and Command Sgt. Maj. Faith Alexander of the U.S. Army Enterprise Marketing Office participated in a public-facing panel called "All You Can Be" - Achieving your professional goals.
They were joined by other exceptional women like U.S. Army Inspector General Lt. Gen. Donna Martin and the Commander of the U.S. Army Reserve 80th Training Command, Brig. Gen. Patricia Wallace.
The panel discussion, which took place on Oct. 13 in Detroit, was moderated by Brig. Gen. Antoinette Gant.
The panel discussion featured the life experiences of the panelists and their advice for how women of all backgrounds can reach their full potential and achieve career success while embracing their unique identity and values.
Dr. Michelle Zbylut, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Equity and Inclusion, opened the discussion by introducing the panelists and explaining the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Army.
The panelists talked about the challenges that women of color face in the workplace, including confronting stereotypes and biases, and emphasized the importance of good mentorship.
They each shared how mentorship had a significant impact on their lives and helped them overcome the prejudices and stereotypes they encountered.
They discussed how women of color can achieve their goals in the workplace by embracing their unique identities and values, confronting stereotypes and biases, and having good mentorship.
Dr. Michelle Zbylut opened the discussion by explaining the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Army.
Panelists emphasized the need for developing leaders across the country to help a new generation of America's women find ways to be all they can be. Click here to read more.
