Union County Women In Business Luncheon - Workforce of the Future and the Value of Humans

We all have benefited from the growing impact of robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and “Big Data” on everyday life.  However, while society continues to invest in automation and machine capabilities, jobs are being replaced by technology, and the headcount at many companies is dropping. How can humans stay relevant in this fast-changing work environment?

At this Union County Women in Business Luncheon, attendees will hear from Dr. Cheryl Richardson, CEO & Regional Dean at Northeastern University - Charlotte.  She will discuss how by leveraging our unique cognitive capacities, we can create new value in the workplace, where machines and technology are not our enemies. 

Come have lunch with the Chamber, make some great connections, and listen to a topic that is becoming increasingly important in the workforce.
 

Dr. Cheryl Richards is the CEO & Regional Dean at Northeastern University – Charlotte.  Dr. Richards oversees the University, which offers more than 50 programs including Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates and Certificates. 

Dr. Richards holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Communication, a Master’s Degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education, and a Ph.D. in Leadership for Higher Education.

Dr. Richards has been honored as a Most Admired CEO, Smart CEO’s Brava Award, twice as one of Charlotte’s 50 Most Influential Women and in 2014 was named Woman of the Year.  The Charlotte Business Journal has recognized her as a 40 Under Forty leader and a Top 25 Women in Business.  A frequent presenter and speaker, she has guest hosted Carolina Business Review and appeared in BizWomen’s national webcast. 

She is a recognized community leader serving multiple terms on the Charlotte Chamber’s Executive Committee and currently is on the boards of Apparo, Smart Start of Mecklenburg County, Patriots Path and Progressive AE.  Past board involvement includes MeckEd, Charlotte Regional Partnership, Women United, and Women Executives.