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Still I Rise educates, empowers and equips women in their career journey. We are on a mission to create supportive networks where women in leadership can thrive, grow, and inspire others. Our vision is to cultivate a local community of strong, influential women leaders driving positive change across all industries.

PAULA D. CUNNINGHAM, Founder + CEO
Trailblazer. Servant Leader. Champion for Community.

Paula D. Cunningham has spent her career breaking barriers and building bridges, becoming the first woman to serve as President of Lansing Community College (LCC) and the first African American woman in the country to be President/CEO of a majority-owned bank.

DR. SONYA GUNNINGS MOTON, Executive Consultant
Pioneer. Advocate. Architect of Equity in Education.

Dr. Sonya Gunnings Moton made history as the first Black Associate Dean in the College of Education at Michigan State University, where she also served as Senior Advisor to the Provost.