Rebecca U. Harris, MBA
Director of the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship 
Rebecca U. Harris was appointed as the Director of the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University in March 2009. Bringing to the Center a wealth of professional experience as both an entrepreneur and a consultant for women owned businesses, Ms. Harris will expand the strategic initiatives and alliances developed by Center founding director Mary Riebe. The primary goal of the Center is to provide practical hands-on training , guidance, and networking opportunities to women who are starting and growing their businesses.
Ms. Harris brings to the Center over 20 years experience as an entrepreneur, consultant, and marketing specialist. She has started and run a number of businesses including a publishing company, a marine business, and a food company. Working as a marketing consultant Ms. Harris has expertise in business development, marketing, sales management and strategic planning. Her background also includes working for several non-profit organizations including a public broadcasting company and a university. Ms. Harris was awarded the Marketer of the Year Award from the Northwestern Ohio Chapter of the American Marketing Association and was a YWCA Milestones Business Honoree. Ms. Harris holds an MBA in Marketing from The Fox School of Business at Temple University and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Northwestern University.
Passionate about helping women start and grow successful businesses, Ms. Harris has expertise in developing strategic alliances and mentoring opportunities which will benefit women working in local and regional businesses.
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