Meet Our Speakers

Khisha Asubuhi is one of our distinguished alumni.  She is the Founder and CEO of Originalitees, a local clothing brand.  She is also the Marketing Manager at Urban Artifact.  

• • Bachelor of Arts, General Studies and Sociology – Indiana University

Dr. Gladden is a Professor of English. His topics can be adapted for a variety of audiences and can be presented in person or on Zoom. Dr. Gladden offers “Education, not indoctrination”.

• Doctor of Educational Leadership – Northern Kentucky University
• Master of Fine Arts – Miami University
• Master of Education – Xavier University
• Bachelor of Arts – University of Cincinnati
• International Summer Study School Certificate – University of Cambridge

Destiny Howard is a Financial Aid Advisor at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

• • Master of Education, Counseling and Human Development – Lindsey Wilson College
  • Master of Arts, Sociology – University of Cincinnati
  • Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Criminal Justice – Xavier University

• • Bachelor of Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics – University of Cincinnati
  • Associate of Applied Science – Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Angelica Kennedy is the Executive Assistant in the President’s office at Cincinnati State.  She is also an adjunct professor.

• • Master of Education – University of Cincinnati
  • Master of Arts – Regent University
  • ACUE Certificates – Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning
  • HRCI Certificate – Diversity and Inclusion
  • HR University Certificate – Diversity and Inclusion

Judy Marshall is a Professor in the Business Technologies Division at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

• • Master of Arts, Human and Organizational Systems – Fielding Graduate University
  • Master of Education, Community and Agency Counseling – Xavier University
  • Master of Arts, College Teaching – Auburn University
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing – Eastern Kentucky University

Caleb Ochs-Naderer is a Professor and Program Chair of the Brewing Science Program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

• • Master’s of Education, Secondary Education – Xavier University
  • Bachelor of Arts, History – Xavier University
  • Certificate in Brewing – Institute of Brewing and Distilling
  • Cicerone Certified Beer Server – Institute of Brewing and Distilling

Tara Sword is the Manager of the College Credit Plus Program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

• • Master of Education, Higher Education Administration – Bowling Green State University
  • Bachelor of Science, Integrated Social Studies Education – Bowling Green State University

Dr. Leesha Thrower is a Professor and the Department Chair of Communication and Theater Arts at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

• • Doctor of Philosophy, Communication Studies – Bowling Green State University
  • Master of Arts, Communication – Eastern Michigan University
  • Bachelor of Arts, Communication; English – Eastern Michigan University

Terkerah Washington is an Instructor in the Communication and Theater Arts Department at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

• • Master of Education, Higher Ed – University of Kentucky
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    Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration – Kentucky State University

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    Communication Teaching Certificate – Northern Kentucky University

Grace Yek is a Professor and Program Chair in the Culinary and Food Science program at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

• • Master of Science, Chemical Engineering – Vanderbilt University
  • Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering – Missouri University of Science and Technology