Meet Ruth Adaeze Chigbo


Speaker at the Top 100 Most Powerful Black Women Summit

Join Ruth Adaeze Chigbo and other powerful Black women leaders, founders, and change-makers at this year’s Top 100 Most Powerful Black Women Summit.

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 About Lashawnte McCray-Sarvis

  • Dr. Lashawnte McCray-Sarvis is a seasoned educator, school leader, consultant, author, podcaster, and certified coach whose work is grounded in equity, resilience, and purposeful leadership. Her educational journey is a powerful testament to perseverance.
  • As a teen mother, Dr. McCray-Sarvis pursued higher education with determination, balancing motherhood and academics while excelling to earn three academic degrees, including a doctorate in Organizational Leadership.
  • With decades of experience in education, she has served as a classroom teacher, instructional leader, and principal in career and technical education.
  • She is a certified teacher and administrator in both South Carolina and Georgia, recognized for building high-expectation learning environments that prepare students for college, careers, and life.

  • Dr. McCray-Sarvis is the founder and CEO of LeeJane’s Consulting LLC, providing leadership development, instructional coaching, and workplace skills training for educators, organizations, and international professionals.
  • She is a certified personal development and life coach through the CaPP Institute and a facilitator of Restorative Practices, supporting cultures rooted in accountability, belonging, and growth.
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About The Summit

The Top 100 Most Powerful Black Women Summit is a global celebration of Black women’s leadership, impact, and influence across business, culture, and community.

Across the Summit, you’ll hear from powerful speakers, take part in meaningful conversations, and connect with women who are building, leading, and creating change on their own terms.