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Dr. Mildred Edwards is an experienced multi-sector leader who has transitioned from leading within organizations to helping others lead successful teams, initiatives and personal lives. Through a diverse number of applications and experiences, she is adept at helping others to grow their leadership capacity through authentic, adaptive and science based competencies.
She launched the Kansas African American Affairs Commission - State of African Americans in Kansas research initiative and served as its Executive Director in the Office of the Governor, served on the Kansas Board of Regents and as an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology at Washburn University
Mildred is a recognized researcher, public speaker, trainer and advocate. She has experience building and delivering leadership development programs that meet defined organizational goals, as well as with individual leaders to achieve personal and leadership growth. She has conducted feasibility studies, needs assessments, coaching and training in diversity, equity and inclusion at the corporate and community level.
An avid traveler, community volunteer and yogi, Dr. Edwards plans and hosts destination retreats, programs and curricula that help groups and individuals to build momentum towards and strengthen goal attainment.
Her direct communication style is tempered through her optimism, support of others and unexpected sense of humor. She believes in the capability of others and enjoys helping to effect long term behavioral change.
Mildred holds multiple degrees including a Doctor of Philosophy in Community Psychology from Wichita State University.
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U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Kansas Advisory Board Chairman
KTWU Channel 11, Former Community Advisory Committee Member
Urban League of Kansas, Former Trustee - Board of Directors
The Links, Incorporated, Former Topeka Member and Former Wichita Chapter President
The Links, Incorporated Scott Hawkins Leadership Institute, Former Assistant Dean
Drexel University, Former Vision 2020 Kansas Delegate
Kansas Board of Regents, Former Regent and Former Academic Affairs and Retirement Committee Chairman
Junior League of Wichita, Inc., Former President
Wichita State University, Former Alumni Association Chair