60. What Got You Here Won’t Get You There with Jenise Terrell, CEO, Public Allies

What does it take to thrive in a top role?

For this Women of Color Rise episode, Analiza talks with Jenise Terrell, CEO of Public Allies. The mission of Public Allies is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. Jenise spent almost her entire career 20+ years at Public Allies, beginning as a Public Allies AmeriCorps member herself in 1997. 

Jenise shares key leadership moves she made:

• Stop holding all the pieces – As women of color, we are often the ones who are holding all the pieces of the pie. Jenise needed to move from being a technical expert to one who coaches and inspires others to manage all of the details.

• Provide entry points for others – Marginalized groups often don’t have access to opportunities because they lack entry points. Public Allies was the entry point for Jenise and provided training and opportunities for her to grow. Similarly, reflect for yourself – am I giving consideration to others and providing entry points? 

• Find your tribe who can be honest with you and support you – Jenise’s leadership team gives her feedback. We need all of us helping each other.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-60-what-got-you-here-wont-get-you-there-with-jenise-terrell-ceo-public-allies