Palmer’s Executive Speaker Series

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Since the 2022-23 academic year, the Palmer's Executive Speakers Series has brought high-ranking executives from the business world to the Benedict College campus to share the stories behind their success, their leadership secrets, and the most significant obstacles they’ve faced and overcome. Leaders from prominent, highly successful companies will share real-world experiences and offer insight into current and future business trends and the challenges decision-makers face in today's global workforce.

2024-25 Speaker Series

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Joe Sargent
Marketing Director
Atlanta Dream, WNBA
September 24, 2024

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Leticia (Tish) Towns, FACHE
Executive VP / CAO
Regional One Health
January 28, 2025

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Douglass Scarboro
Senior VP / Regional Executive
Memphis Branch - Federal Reserve
October 15, 2024

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Melissa Pegus
Startup Investor /
Head of Reitler Labs
March 25, 2025

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Scotty Hendricks
Managing Partner
New York Life Insurance / 
Nylife Securities, LLC
November 12, 2024

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Angel Beasley
DMM, Health & Wellness
CVS
April 8, 2025