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Yvonne Renee Davis shared thisI am so proud of HER! Dr. Ayesha R. Clarke!Yvonne Renee Davis shared thisThe DrPH Doctoral Project is the capstone experience of the Harvard DrPH degree, where students apply their leadership skills to tackle real-world public health challenges. This semester, DrPH candidates will be defending their doctoral thesis and we are wishing them the best of luck! Ayesha R. Clarke https://lnkd.in/e6GF3zgE
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Yvonne Renee Davis reposted thisYvonne Renee Davis reposted thisThe conversations didn't stop when the networking session ended. In fact, that's when many of the most valuable connections began. Founders, agency owners, and business leaders took the time to continue conversations, schedule follow-ups, and explore new opportunities together. That's the value of bringing the right people into the same room and giving them the space for meaningful discussions - not just quick introductions. A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to such an engaging Speed Dive session. Dana Herra 🍊, Monica Tomasso, MBA, MSIS, Gregory Wnorowski, Yvonne Renee Davis, Christopher Trocola, William Bessette, Antonio Lazo, Latisha George, Beatrice Gutknecht, Chris Davidson, LaMont Wheat Interested in joining the next networking session? Reach out to Robert Roth or Jan Watermann.
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Yvonne Renee Davis shared thishttps://lnkd.in/g7y7qt5C Today in Connecticut Mirror. For most of America, whether war still stimulates an economy is a historical question. For Connecticut, it is a paycheck. I wrote this one with my grandmother's photograph in front of me, holding my father when he was two years old, while my grandfather was away in uniform. Two hundred and fifty years in, this state has always built the machinery of American power. I wanted to be honest about what that costs and what it pays. Please let me know your thoughts. Shelley Stewart Jr. CPSM https://lnkd.in/g7y7qt5C
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Yvonne Renee Davis reposted thisI am honored to showcase my first national op-ed piece, published this week in The Hill. For sixty years we have called the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act the settled law of the land. They were never settled. They were statute, not constitution, and a statute can be narrowed, starved, or struck in a way an amendment cannot. In the piece, I argue that both parties have quietly benefited from that fragility, and that the instability we keep treating as a crisis of the moment is in truth a crisis of design. Madison told us in Federalist 43 what it takes to make a right permanent. We chose the easier road, and we are paying for it. I welcome your read, and would love your feedback. The link is in the comments. https://lnkd.in/gBQ2r3Jw
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Yvonne Renee Davis shared thisGeetanjali Gera thank you so much for allowing me to be a guest on your show. I am grateful. I look forward to our next meeting. A woman should never shrink; least of all the woman who has earned the right to expand. Experience, Expertise & Excellence are not credentials to apologize for; they are the reason she was called into the room. We have been taught to read smallness as humility and silence as grace. But smallness is not a virtue. It is a performance, and it often signals the opposite of what we intend - that we do not fully trust what we know. Humility is character. Grace is character. Neither one requires a woman to make herself less in order to prove she has them.Yvonne Renee Davis shared thisThere’s a difference between being humble and making yourself smaller. Yvonne Renee Davis, Founder, President & CEO of GTTS, Davis Intelligence, and Davis World Training, makes a powerful point in this clip: too many capable women keep their heads down, work hard, and quietly accept less space — while others confidently step into theirs. Leadership isn’t only about competence. It’s also about being willing to own your contribution, your voice, and the space you’ve earned. What do you think holds talented leaders back more: lack of capability — or reluctance to claim their value? #Leadership #WomenInLeadership #ExecutivePresence #CareerGrowth #TheAscendPodcast
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Yvonne Renee Davis shared thisHumbled. Honored. Deeply grateful. I am pleased to share that I have been named a speaker for TEDxHartford 2026: UNSEEN Taking the stage on December 6th at Infinity Music Hall & Bistro as TEDxHartford marks a remarkable milestone: ten years of ideas that change everything. To share this stage with seven extraordinary thinkers is a privilege I do not take lightly. Chris Barlow, Daniel DeLoma, Dr. Bridget Cooper Jon Slifka, Kendall Webb, Linda Franklin-Biggs and Yelena Ambartsumian each bring a distinct brilliance, and I am honored to stand among them. We were selected out of 872 applicants. This year's theme, UNSEEN, is an invitation to look beyond what is immediately visible and to consider the ideas, experiences, and possibilities that so often go unnoticed. It is a theme close to my heart, and I look forward to sharing what I have carried, observed, and learned across three decades of work that has taken me far beyond the surface of things. To God be the glory. Thank you, TEDxHartford, for this honor. More to come in the weeks ahead. TEDxHartford 2026: UNSEEN December 6, 2026 | Infinity Music Hall Tickets on sale September 1st. I hope to see you there. #TEDxHartford #UNSEEN #IdeasChangeEverythingYvonne Renee Davis shared thisIntroducing the Speakers of TEDxHartford 2026 This year, TEDxHartford celebrates its 10th anniversary. A decade of bringing together inspiring voices, bold perspectives, and ideas that change everything. On December 6, 2026, we return to Infinity Music Hall & Bistro for a milestone event centered on this year’s theme: UNSEEN We are proud to introduce the speakers taking the TEDxHartford stage: Chris Barlow Daniel DeLoma Dr. Bridget Cooper Jonathan Slifka Kendall Webb Linda Franklin-Biggs Yelena Ambartsumian Yvonne Renee Davis Each will bring a distinct perspective to the TEDxHartford stage, inviting us to look beyond what is immediately visible and consider the ideas, experiences, and possibilities that often go unseen. In the coming weeks, we’ll share more about our speakers and the ideas they’ll bring to the stage. Tickets go on sale September 1st! Follow TEDxHartford on social media for speaker spotlights, event updates, and ticket information. TEDxHartford 2026: UNSEEN December 6, 2026 Infinity Music Hall Celebrating 10 years of ideas that change everything. #TEDxHartford #UNSEEN #IdeasChangeEverything
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Yvonne Renee Davis shared this“Best” is played out. There. I said it. We spend so much time thinking about what we say in professional emails, yet often end them with the same automatic, impersonal sign-off: “Best.” Best what? In my opinion, even in corporate and business communication, there is room for greater intentionality, interpersonal connection and emotional intelligence. How we close an email is part of how we communicate. Warm regards. With gratitude. With appreciation. With every good wish. Gratefully yours. Even “with my very best regards” says something more. The point is not that there is one perfect closing. The point is to be intentional and, when appropriate, connected to the person on the other end. I share a few thoughts in this short video. What do you think? Is “Best” played out, or is it still your go-to?
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Yvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisYvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisA $345 purchase became a $500,000 asset. The only thing he did was wait, and protect it. A man once bought a Rolex for $345 while serving in the Air Force. He thought it was too nice to wear. So he put it in a safe deposit box. And left it there for nearly 40 years. No showing it off. No cashing in early. Just quiet patience while it sat untouched. Decades later, he finally had it appraised. The expert took one look and knew it wasn't ordinary. "A watch like this at auction is worth about $400,000." Most people would have celebrated right there. But the appraiser wasn't finished. He looked closer, and realized it was even rarer than anyone expected. "Your watch at auction today: $500,000." He spent half his life taking care of that watch. Now the watch will take care of him for the rest of his life. Here's what that quietly teaches all of us: The most valuable things rarely pay off immediately. They reward patience. They reward the discipline to hold on when it would be easier to cash out. And they reward the person who understands what they have, even when nobody else notices yet. We live in a world that wants everything now. Quick wins. Fast returns. Instant proof it was worth it. But some of the best returns in life, in business, in relationships, come from what you protect and let quietly grow over time. The skill you keep practicing. The relationship you keep investing in. The reputation you build one honest interaction at a time. None of it looks like much in the moment. Then one day, you realize what it's actually become. What's one thing you're investing in now that you know will pay off years down the line? #Patience #LongTermThinking #Growth #Mindset #Success
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Yvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisYvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisHalo Braid, a hair-braiding robot created by Harvard alumni Yinka Ogunbiyi and David Afolabi, recently won the President’s Innovation Challenge at Harvard Innovation Labs. “What if every time you got your hair cut, it took six hours, cost $200 to $300, and gave your hair stylist arthritis at age 29? This is what it’s like to get your hair braided. And I know this first hand because I’ve worn braids all my life,” Ogunbiyi told a captive audience. The patent-pending robot halves braiding time by finishing braids started by stylists, making the centuries-old craft faster, more efficient, and affordable for clients. 🔗 https://buff.ly/cGY0dlI
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Yvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisYvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisI am truly grateful for the opportunity to be the guest speaker at the upcoming 1st Fridays Durham: Film & Movie Edition! 🎬🍿 A huge thank you to the 1st Fridays team for the platform. If you're in the Durham area and passionate about media, tech, or just want to elevate your network, pull up! Let’s connect, talk shop, and build something great together. The Details: 🗓 Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM 📍 Location: DNA Event Center | 190 Station St. Ajax, Unit 6-7 Scan the QR code on the 208342.jpg flyer or head over to FirstFridays.ca to register. Can't wait to see you all there! 👇 #1stFridaysDurham #UndeniableStudios #FilmAndTech #DurhamNetworking #AjaxEvents #FilmProducer #TechFounder #PullUp
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Yvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisYvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisWe grew up believing successful people are talented, hard-working, and disciplined. But that's not always the case. I’ve seen incompetent get promoted and rise to the very top while the smartest and most deserving people stayed put. It’s why the whole corporate & business game is all about playing the game and it’s on you to play your cards right 🫣 (which I wish I knew sooner) What do you think?
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Yvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisSometimes it’s not the arguments that break friendships… it’s the silent envy. When support turns into silence and excitement turns into distance, pay attention. Not everyone can walk with you into your next level, and that’s okay. Protect your energy and keep people around who genuinely want to see you win. ✨
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Yvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisYvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisIt was such a pleasure welcoming The Honorable Peter C. Harvey, former Attorney General of New Jersey, and his beautiful wife, Tammy Harvey, back home to Morgan State University. As proud Morgan alumni, they continue to demonstrate what it means to give back with purpose and remain deeply invested in the next generation of innovators and leaders. During their visit, we had the opportunity to share more about the important work happening across Morgan—from the University’s leadership and research in the field of maternal health, to the impact of their support for Morgan Athletics, and President Wilson’s broader vision for the University’s future. And the Morgan love doesn’t stop there! As our VIP Reception Homecoming sponsors, Peter and Tammy are helping us make this year’s celebration even more special and at a new location! #marylandlive 🐻🧡💙 Peter and Tammy, thank you for your continued support, your time, and most importantly, your belief in Morgan and our students. We are grateful to have you on this journey with us. #MorganStateUniversity #MorganMade #GivingBack #HBCU #MaternalHealth #Morganathletics #Morganhomecoming David K. Wilson Dena Freeman-Patton
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Yvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisYvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisI felt moved to write a letter to America, after visiting the Obama Presidential Center. https://lnkd.in/eCD-4EE4
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Yvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisYvonne Renee Davis reacted on thisAround this time 27 years ago, I was walking through the doors of CT State Manchester. Back then it was known as Manchester Community College. And if I’m being truthful, I didn’t want to be there. It had nothing to do with MCC. I had other dreams. Other plans. I wanted to go away to school. I wanted the HBCU experience. Those plans didn’t work out. So at 18 years old, I walked into community college disappointed and unsure about what came next. But something happened while I was there. I found direction. I built readiness. I found support. I developed a clearer sense of purpose. And eventually, I was ready to execute a plan for the person I wanted to become. 27 years later, that journey has taken me from that uncertain 18-year-old to earning my doctorate in education, becoming a nonprofit executive, and now leading work focused on helping young people navigate the transition into adulthood. And maybe that’s why I understand something now that I couldn’t understand then: Sometimes the place isn’t the problem. Sometimes we need help navigating the place we’re in. Community college may not have been where I wanted to be at 18. But it was exactly where I needed to be. I think community colleges deserve far more recognition for the role they play in our communities. For some students, they’re a first choice. For others, they’re a second chance. And for some young people like I was, they’re an in-between space. A place to figure some things out while continuing to move forward. None of those paths is less valuable. So to the recent high school graduates walking through the doors of CT State Manchester this fall: where you are today does not determine where you will end up. Don’t treat community college like a waiting room. If you want to lead, lead there. If you want community, build it there. Join something. Start something. Meet your professors. Make connections. Ask questions. Use the resources. Figure out what you need. Let yourself grow. Be proud of where you are while continuing to build toward where you’re going. 27 years ago, I couldn’t see what Manchester Community College had to do with the future I imagined for myself. Today, I can. It was part of the path. Have an amazing first day.
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