CDU Announces Inaugural Women of Distinction Recipients
The CDU Staff Council has announced the recipients of the Inaugural CDU Women of Distinction 2022 Recipients . The CDU Women of Distinction are selected for a range of criteria including volunteerism towards improving the quality of life for others , establishing standards that inspire and encourage other women to achieve their full potential , providing leadership , and influencing decisions that positively shape and define our city and community .
“ CDU is already an amazing institution with wonderfully dedicated and talented people in pursuit of a noble mission ,” said Minniefield . “ This makes being identified for this honor an even more humbling experience .” Dr . Monica Ferrini , Interim Dean of the College of Science and Health , is a well-known researcher in the field of Neuroendocrinology and Urology .
This year ’ s selected winners are Angela Minniefield , Monica Ferrini , Brittney Miller , Sharon Cobb , Monika Scherer and Adrienne Milbourne-Thompson .
“ In celebration of Women ’ s History Month , the CDU Staff Council sought nominations for the Inaugural CDU Woman of Distinction Award ,” said April Walter-Brown , CDU Staff Management Council Co-Chair . “ They received this special honor for outstanding leadership and poised conduct in their professional field .”
Angela Minniefield , Senior Vice President of Strategic Advancement and Operations , has been dedicated to public service for more than two decades .
Brittney Miller , former Director of Alumni and Corporate Relations , worked to develop several programming and community outreach initiatives for the University .
Dr . Sharon Cobb is the Director of the Prelicensure Nursing Programs and an Assistant Professor in the Mervyn M . Dymally School of Nursing .
Monika Scherer is the Program Manager for Health Policy and Health Services Research in the College of Medicine and Health Policy Pillar of the Urban Health Institute at CDU .
Adrienne Thompson has held positions in Student Affairs for more than 20 years – 12 years at the University of Southern California and 10 years at the University of California Los Angeles .
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