Ukeme Awakessien Jeter

Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, the Mayor of Upper Arlington and author of 'Immigrant, How Immigrant Leadership Drives Business Success', shares her inspiring journey as an immigrant and Black woman. She discusses the importance of civic engagement and adaptability in predominantly white communities, revealing the unique strengths immigrants bring to leadership. Ukeme emphasizes reframing challenges as puzzles, fostering inclusion for children, and finding joy in busy lives through gratitude, inspiring listeners to embrace their own capacity for change.