The Leadership Project with Donna Edwards
Date: | Thursday, March 23, 2017 |
Time: | 6:00 pm |
Description: |
The Leadership Project is designed to engage members of the Wake Forest community with inspiring stories from leaders who represent a variety of professional paths, span a range of age groups and embrace diverse worldview. Donna F. Edwards served as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 4th congressional district from 2008 to 2017. A lawyer and longtime community activist, she defeated 15-year incumbent Albert Wynn in the 2008 Democratic primary, and following his resignation, won a special election on June 17, 2008 to fill the remainder of this term. She was sworn in two days later on June 19, becoming the first African-American woman to represent Maryland in the United States Congress. |
Website: | http://lead.wfu.edu/ |
Location: | Broyhill Auditorium, Farrell Hall |
Contact: |
Lisa Snedeker snedekll@wfu.edu |