Meet Our Speakers

Khisha Asubuhi

Topics:

  • Starting and Maintaining a Business
  • Pitfalls to Avoid in Business
  • Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

Bio

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.  

Education

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

Dr. Ronnie Gladden

Topics:

  • Gender Identity and Expression
  • Race; Intersectional Identity
  • LGBTQ issues
  • Authentic, Creative and Courageous Leadership
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Composition, Creative Writing and American Literature

Bio

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”.

Education

  • 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

Topics:

  • Setting Effective Boundaries
  • Time and Financial Management
  • The Power of “No”
  • Healthy Habits

Bio

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

Education

    • 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

Erika Jones

Topics:

  • Community Health and Nutrition
  • Nutrition Effects on Disease

Education

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

Angelica Kennedy

Topics:

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Media
  • First Year Experience (Colleges and Universities)
  • Inclusion and Belonging for GenZ Students
  • Relating to GenZ Students

Bio

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

Education

    • 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

Topics:

  • Intentional Change
  • Working With Others

Bio

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

Education

    • 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

Topics:

  • Introduction to Craft Beer
  • Historical Brewing Practices
  • Wild and Mixed Beer Fermentation

Bio

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

Education

    • 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

Topics:

  • Student Success in College
  • Preparing for College
  • College Credit Plus

Bio

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

Education

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

Leesha Thrower

Topics:

  • Preparing for an IEP
  • Meaningful Inclusion and (Dis)Ability

Bio

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

Education

    • 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

Topics:

  • Preparing for College
  • Success in College
  • Integrating onto a College Campus
  • Public Speaking

Bio

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

Education

    • 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

Topics:

  • Culture, Science, and Business of Food
  • Emerging trends and the Future of Food

Bio

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

Education

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