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Shirley Rogers Reece was a pioneering figure in McDonald's leadership, breaking barriers for African Americans in corporate roles. She served as the first African American female vice president at McDonald's, paving the way for future leaders. Reece focused on community engagement and diversity initiatives within the company. She played a key role in developing programs that supported minority-owned businesses. Her leadership emphasized the importance of representation in corporate America. Reece's legacy continues to inspire future generations of leaders in the fast-food industry.

Listening to her journey not only inspires us to value mentorship and community service but also encourages us to define our legacies through the lives we touch and the support we give each other. Join us in discovering how to balance professional aspirations with personal commitments, all while lifting others as we rise.

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In this powerful Be a Baller Podcast episode, former Columbus City Schools Student Ambassador and current Otterbein University leader and licensed minister Joshua Goshay shares how faith shaped his leadership journey. From campus senate to keynote speaker at Ballers Edge, Joshua explains how spiritual conviction—not popularity—became his foundation.

Joshua reminds us that leadership is stewardship. Leadership roles are opportunities to serve with integrity and represent Christ well.

If you’re a student wondering whether you’re ready to lead, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start walking in your calling.

You don’t need a platform to start. You need obedience.

Be a Baller. Lead with faith.

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Dr. Gene Harris was the longest-serving superintendent of Columbus City Schools. Dr. Gene Harris is a proud graduate of Columbus City Schools and spent 37 years as a professional educator. She is a true women of great faith who God has used to impact thousands of students, families and fellow educators. She retired from Columbus City Schools in 2013. She earned her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and her Masters degree and PhD in Education from the Ohio State University and Ohio University, respectively. Dr. Harris served as classroom teacher, high school principal, supervisor of principals, assistant superintendent, deputy superintendent, state assistant superintendent and for 12 years, superintendent of Columbus City Schools.

Dr. Harris has served on a variety of volunteer boards and advisory committees including Action for Children, United Way of Central Ohio, and the Ohio University Board of Trustees, where she was chair in her final year as trustee. For 39 years, Dr. Harris has been a disciple at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church where she has served as high school Sunday school teacher, and Christ Centered Discipleship facilitator. Currently she is a member of the choir, participant in the Woman of Wholeness Ministry, chair of the Scholarship Committee, and vice-chair of the Ministry of Trustees. Also, Dr. Harris is a Group Leader for Bible Study Fellowship, an international Bible study group. Dr. Harris is married to Stanley E. Harris, a retired career banker. Together they have one son, Wade Thomas Harris (wife Belinda), and three precocious grandchildren, Nathan, Noah, and Naomi.

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