BATON ROUGE, La. — In recognition of Women's History Month, Southern University Athletics hosted the Leading the Way Women's Leadership Workshop at the Valdry Center for Philanthropy, bringing together campus and community leaders for an afternoon focused on wellness, empowerment, and leadership.

The event featured engaging sessions centered on personal well-being and professional growth, including presentations from wellness expert Dr. Melanie "Doc Mel", nutrition advocate Maria Newman, and an interactive stretch demonstration by Stretch Zone. The program concluded with a fireside chat moderated by Ajohnee Rodney, Chief of Staff for Southern University Athletics, featuring Adeanah Pooler, Deputy Commissioner and Senior Woman Administrator for the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), who shared insights on leadership, mentorship, and navigating professional spaces.

"Events like Leading the Way are important because they create opportunities for women to connect, learn from one another, and continue growing as leaders both professionally and personally," said Rodney. "Southern University Athletics is proud to host spaces that celebrate and uplift women in our campus and surrounding community."
Southern University Athletics extends special thanks to event sponsor Alliant Insurance for their support, as well as participating partners Rogers Ave, Coca-Cola, Stretch Zone, Procter & Gamble, and Good Molecules for helping make the event a success.

The Leading the Way workshop reflects Southern University Athletics' continued commitment to creating meaningful opportunities that inspire leadership, connection, and growth within the community.