The Rev. Bernadette Hickman-Maynard is Pastor of the Bethel AME Church and is a social activist.

Mary-Jane Foster, J.D., is provost of University Relations at the University of Bridgeport and was former Mayoral Candidate for the City of Bridgeport, and the former owner of the Bridgeport Blue Fish baseball team.

Dr. Estela Lopez is the interim Provost for the Connecticut State University and Community College system. Dr. Lopez is a recognized leader in higher education.

The panel is presented by the HCC Women’s Center. Dr. Linda Wolfson, Director of the Women’s Center says, “We want to keep inspiring our students to follow their dreams and ambitions. There is no better way than to see and hear from strong women who have achieved their goals.”

The public is invited at no charge.

Photo above from left to right: Rev. Hickman-Maynard, Dr. Estela Lopez and Dr. Mary-Jane Foster.