Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Program Selects Dr. McConner!
MEMPHIS, TN (7/26/2024) – Dr. Mary “MJ” McConner, Founder and CEO of Inclusive Excellence Consulting, has been selected for the prestigious Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women program, a $10 billion dollar initiative designed to support Black women entrepreneurs nationwide. Dr. McConner joins the program’s sixth cohort, a distinguished group of leaders poised to drive economic growth and create jobs within their communities.
“I am incredibly grateful to be selected for this opportunity,” Dr. McConner said. “The Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women initiative provides invaluable resources and support that will empower me to take Inclusive Excellence Consulting to the next level. I am particularly excited to learn from and collaborate with phenomenal Black women entrepreneurs and Goldman Sachs leaders.”
The Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women program provides participants with access to education, mentorship, and financial capital. The program’s curriculum focuses on business growth strategies, leadership development, and financial management. Participants also gain access to a network of mentors and peers, which creates a powerful support system for Black women entrepreneurs.
Dr. McConner’s selection for One Million Black Women is a testament to her dedication to advancing inclusion, accessibility, equity, and economic empowerment. Her participation in the program will further strengthen her ability to support businesses in creating inclusive workplace cultures and further the cause of economic equity for all.
To learn more about Inclusive Excellence Consulting, please visit www.ieconsultingfirm.com.
About Inclusive Excellence Consulting
Inclusive Excellence Consulting is a full-service diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations build inclusive and equitable workplaces. Inclusive Excellence Consulting works with organizations and communities across the nation to provide tailored strategies, resources, training, and professional development opportunities that enable organizations to maximize the power of equity and inclusive diversity.
About Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women
Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women is a $10 billion investment commitment with $100 million in philanthropic capital to drive economic opportunity for one million Black women by 2030. One Million Black Women is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive investment focused on key moments in Black women’s lives from early childhood through retirement, increasing opportunity where investment could make all the difference. To date, One Million Black Women has deployed nearly $3 billion in investment capital and $39.4 million in philanthropic capital, laying the groundwork to impact the lives of over 300,000 Black women.
