As a way to celebrate Black History month, Take The Lead welcomed author and leadership strategist Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever recently to Virtual Happy Hour. Dr. Jones-De Weever is an expert on race, gender, the economy and the creator of The Exceptional Leadership Institute for Women. Named to theGrio 100, recognized by the Women’s Media Center as one of 30 women making history, and acknowledged by BET as one of the most influential women in Washington, Dr. Jones- DeWeever’s mission aligns with Take The Lead to achieve leadership parity across every sector by 2025.