Opinion

Leadership in the Feminine Skin

To start with this awesome topic. I wanted to salute the leadership of women in various aspects of this campus. As I look around the beautiful vitality and class of excellence being served by these women. They are the extra heads needed to be administrators, leaders and thinkers for this campus.

They carry themselves with the utmost pride and dignity to be of service to their fellowmen.

They carry such a weight on their backs, it’s like they are carrying us too. But what does it take to be a true leader? Their drive, determination, sacrifice and hard work made them who they are today.

When I look around, I am proud of these women achievers, not for what they have accomplished but for setting the standard of true governance.

They stand as strong towers, as the backbone structure of SUNY Old Westbury. They persevere and get the job done.

I admire them, some I have interacted with personally, and others over the phone.

The diversity of rich cultures echoes in their mindset for growth and to set goals for the betterment of this campus. These women leaders not only live up to their names and expectations, but they see where the future lies for SUNY Old Westbury. They are the team leaders, breaking barriers in every role they play. I admire their ability to push harder in striving for something that is solid, a foundation that is meant to be supported by their team counterparts.

YES!!! It is a team, to enhance lives and the betterment of the students. The feminine skin was brought right here to this campus, it’s not by mistake. Their vision of purpose, strength and vitality can only be achieved by a self-structured mindset.

They bring the food to the table because that’s who they are, the nurturing aspect of motherhood teaches discipline, self-respect and obedience, else they would not have been chosen.

Their performance is top notch. They climbed that ladder, not to show their degrees or majors and to wear that cap and gown, but to run with the vision.

What holds them together as true leaders is the depth of their service and commitment that can only be instilled in their minds from day one. Their prayers have been answered as well as their thoughts.

They are respected and raised the bar high for success. What more can I say for true leadership? They could’ve opened other doors of success. Other doors that gave them inviting words to keep and ponder.

But somehow SUNY Old Westbury held their hand and placed them right where they belong. I admire these feminine skins because they shine bright wherever they go. They are the gems as they carry themselves with such grace and ambience. They don’t ask for much, just get the job done. They need to be recognized and supported as they move forward building lives and transforming them.

They are the foundation; they are the feminine skin of this campus.