Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb S.T.E.A.M. Women’s Empowerment Initiatives

Women’s HERstory Month 2021

“Reinventing Your Journey Holistically, in the Age of Covid-19″

Entrepreneurship – Mentorship – Leadership – Health/Wellness

The Division of Student Affairs, in collaboration with The Office of the Chancellor commemorated five years of furthering the legacy of Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb, scientific researcher, with an array of Women’s History Month signature events and social media campaigns during the month of March 2021.

The theme for the year was “Reinventing Your Journey Holistically, in the Age of Covid-19″ which truly speaks to the impact COVID-19 has had on our overall community. We focused on initiatives and discussions on Entrepreneurship, Leadership/Advocacy, Mentorship and Health/Wellness in hopes that participants will gain support, as well as the tools necessary to thrive during this difficult period.

View our Women’s Mentorship Week checklist here.

Signature Events:

Women in Leadership Advocacy Round Table

BIG 10 student leaders discuss how they have used their voice and platform to create change during the pandemic. They will touch upon topics from BLM to Anti-Asian hate crimes (and everything in between) and ways student leadership and advocacy can be a force in tackling some of these critical issues. This event is hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of the Chancellor.

Moderator: Karima Woodyard, Director of Student Involvement, Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Guest Speaker: Dr. Joan Collier, Director of Institutional Equity and Strategic Initiatives (DICE), Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Panelists:

Arielle Dublin, Vice President, Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Jael Kerandi, Ranking Representative to the Board of Regents and Chair of the Student Representatives to the Board of Regents University of Minnesota
Nabila Prasetiawan, Vice President Student Government Association (SGA) University of Maryland
Nanette Dande, President of the United Black Council Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Marie Yamaoka, Student Leader Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Karla Salguero, Alumna Rutgers University – New Brunswick
Lori Smith, Associate Director of Student Involvement Rutgers University – New Brunswick

Big Ten Women in Leadership Advocacy Round Table

Girl Talk: Women of Color Talk Covid-19 Vaccinations and Communities of Color

During this critical conversation, moderators Dr. Felicia McGinty and Arielle Dublin will talk with student leaders, recent graduates and professional women of color about the impact of Covid-19 on Black and Brown communities. The panel will engage in real talk about Covid-19 vaccinations, dispel myths, impacts on the community, and answer questions. This event is hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of the Chancellor.

Moderators:

Dr. Felicia McGinty – Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Planning
Arielle Dublin – Student Body Vice President, Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA)

Panelists:

Dr. Tolulope Oyetunde, Anesthesia Resident/Alumna, Temple University
Johanna Calle, Senior Policy Advisor/Alumna, Office of New Americans (ONA), New Jersey Department of Human Services
Kim Nesbitt Good, Proprietor of Nesbitt Funeral Home
Marsha Cill, Advanced Practice Nurse
Patricia Perkins-Auguste, Council President/Alumna, Elizabeth NJ

Read panelist bios here.

Girl Talk: Women of Color Talk Covid-19 Vaccinations and Communities of Color

Women Mentoring Women – Conversation Circles

Mentorship opportunities are critical for the development of students especially in today’s climate. Women Mentoring Women – Conversation Circles will be a night of intimate conversation, open dialogue, and mentorship of current undergraduate and graduate students. Accomplished and successful alumnae in various fields will gather with students virtually and participate in breakout rooms to discuss topics focusing on Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, Leadership, and Health/Wellness.

Read Alumnae Biographies here.

View our Women’s Mentorship Week checklist here.

Women Mentoring Women: Conversation Circles

Learn more about Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb

Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb overcame racial segregation and sexism throughout her career, excelling in her work throughout the country as a researcher, professor and higher education administrator. As a scientific researcher, she studied the skin pigment melanin and the testing of new chemotherapy drugs to treat melanoma; her research is still widely applied to the treatment of skin and lung cancers.

Goals

Unite, educate and inspire women to discover their passion and purpose and elevate their understanding of what it means to be a woman in today’s society.

Create an atmosphere where women from all walks of life can empower each other to achieve new levels of success.

Create a platform where we can recognize and celebrate self-identified female students, faculty, staff and alumni who have made significant strides in their disciplines, who overcame challenges and who have left their imprint on our community today.