The Power of Women: Rashida Wilson

Rashida Wilson

Alabama A&M University

A forward-thinking and passionate thought-leader, Rashida Wilson enjoys empowering others to think beyond the box and become the best versions of themselves. An educator, speaker, professional development consultant and mentor, Rashida has empowered others to soar for more than two decades, employing techniques ranging from professional/corporate coaching to training and program development.

In her primary role as a Director and Management Instructor, Rashida serves on Alabama A & M University’s College of Business and Public Affairs leadership team and was the driving force behind the 2017 founding of its Experiential Learning Opportunities (ELO) Program. ELO focuses on bringing meaningful internship opportunities to COBPA students. Success of the program contributed to the COBPA’s recently being awarded Association for Advancement of Colleges and Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation.

A graduate of Harvard’s Management and Leadership Development program, Rashida has been asked to present at several prominent conferences, including the National Urban League in 2017 and 2018, the Society of Human Resource Management/Alabama State Conference, the National College Board Conference, and the United Negro College Fund, all in 2019. She recently founded the Nehermiah Leadership Institute NLI) to promote greater management and leadership skills for minority women.

Rashida has brought insights from her 25 years of progressive management and leadership experience together in her book, The Millennial Movement: Surviving the Corporate Transition.

Alabama  A & M  University   

4900 Meridian St.,  Normal, AL 35762

256-256-583-8751 | Rashida.wilson@aamu.edu