Exemplary Leader: Johnetta Boseman Hardy, MA
Johnetta Hardy is a visionary leader with over 25 years dedicated to transforming communities through entrepreneurship. As the founding Executive Director of Bowie State University’s Entrepreneurship Innovation Center (EIC), she has cultivated a dynamic hub for innovation, equipping students with the tools to turn bold ideas into successful ventures. Under her leadership, the EIC was honored with the 2024 Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Outstanding Emerging Entrepreneurship Center Award, a testament to its national impact in fostering entrepreneurial excellence. She is also the founder and chair of the Annual HBCU+ Entrepreneurship Conference, a premier event driving innovation and economic empowerment.
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