Salisbury, NC | In honor of Women’s History Month, Livingstone College’s Mental Health Task Force will host “Adjusting My Crown: Stories of Strength, Success & Sisterhood - A Women's Empowerment Event” at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, in Varick Auditorium on the college’s campus. It is free and open to the public.
Speaking at the event will be Livingstone College Board of Trustee member Wendee Bailey and Cassandra Thompson, National Basketball Association.
“Both Wendee and Cassandra are excellent examples of women succeeding in business,” said Dr. Jacqueline Davis, Livingstone College First Lady and Wellness and Well-being Coordinator for the Mental Health Task Force. “Their stories of success will hopefully inspire, motivate, and encourage our students and community members during the event.”
Bailey is an entrepreneur and the founder of Wendee Bailey Investments (WBIC). She is an expert strategist specializing in mergers and acquisitions and revitalizing struggling companies. Through her company, WBIC, Bailey provides strategic mentorship and investment advice to economically empower minority-operated businesses. She also advocates for providing supportive housing for adolescents who have aged out of foster care and incarcerated individuals after release. Bailey serves as a trustee on the Livingstone College Board.
Thompson serves as the director of Events and Logistics for the Referee Operations Department, where she produces all referee-related content for the NBA across various platforms. She also manages key initiatives, such as “Her Time to Play” and the NBA HBCU Initiative. Thompson is also committed to mentoring young people by providing guidance on career development and goal attainment.
For more information, interviews, or media coverage opportunities, contact Mai Li Muñoz at mmunoz@livingstone.edu.
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