Berkeley College Announces NYPD's First Woman Chief of Patrol as Keynote Speaker at "The Future is Women" Summit
Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Photo Caption: The Future is Women: Berkeley College Women’s Entrepreneurship Week 2021, will include a keynote by Juanita N. Holmes, Chief of Patrol, New York Police Department (above), on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 9:15 a.m.
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Berkeley College’s annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW), “The Future is Women,” which will be hosted as a hybrid event from October 19 to October 21, 2021, will include a keynote by Juanita N. Holmes, Chief of Patrol, New York Police Department (NYPD), on Wednesday, October 20 at 9:15 a.m.
Holmes, who was appointed to the role in 2020, is the first woman to serve as Chief of Patrol for the NYPD, the largest police force in the country. She manages the approximately 20,000 uniformed officers who patrol the City.
Holmes has more than 30 years of experience with the NYPD. She began her career on patrol in 1987 and rose through the ranks as a sergeant, lieutenant, captain, deputy inspector, inspector, deputy chief and finally assistant chief in 2016. Holmes also oversaw the department’s School Safety Division and commanded both the Domestic Violence Unit and the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Training. Click here to read more of Holmes’ bio.
Critical Conversations with Inspiring Leaders, Networking and More
Berkeley College’s WEW brings together a wide range of diverse influencers in government, business, social justice and media to share resources for success in rebuilding the economy, fixing the broken rungs of the career ladder, and converting pivotal moments into opportunities.
Now in its seventh year, the 2021 summit will feature many prominent leaders effecting change in New York and beyond, and incorporate networking opportunities for students, young professionals and seasoned industry leaders. Additional keynote speakers include Barbara Sampson, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Examiner, City of New York; Grace Meng, United States Congresswoman, 6th Congressional District of New York; Kimberly Jean-Pierre, New York State Assemblywoman, District 11; Alessandra Biaggi, Senator, New York State; and Jessica Ramos, Senator, New York State. Virtual panels will discuss equity, inclusion and the future of New York’s economy; women’s rights and overcoming barriers to equality; and an introduction to global media influencers. An in-person Women’s Empowerment Awards ceremony will also take place at Berkeley College’s Midtown Manhattan, NY, campus (3 East 43rd Street, New York, NY) on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 5 to 7 p.m., honoring more than 100 women who have spoken at Berkeley College WEW events since 2015.
Berkeley College celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2021. The theme commemorating this milestone is “Empowering Lives for 90 Years!” Visit the 90th Anniversary webpage for more information.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers continuing education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in Midtown Manhattan, NY, and in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,800 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for eight consecutive years. U.S. News & World Report named Berkeley College (NJ) one of the Best Regional Colleges in the North in its 2022 edition of the Best Colleges Survey. In 2021 Berkeley College (NJ) was also recognized for the first time as a Top Performer on Social Mobility among colleges in the region. The website address is www.BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers.
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