Dr. Phyllis Qualls
Vice President of Institutional Advancement, American Baptist College
Former Executive Director, TN Economic Council on Women
Her commanding presence was reflected in the poem Phyllis used in her close, which began:
“When a woman enters the room, excitement builds and souls come alive
Decisions are made and actions begin when a woman enters the room
Sense of Direction and Purpose are clear, when a woman enters the room…”
“Be open to the spirit of otherness to be better prepared for leading in a diverse community.
Learn from other cultures and listen to other ideas.”