Strategies for Emerging Leaders

As Director of Programs & Engagement for the CWB, Becky McDougal builds community with corporate partners, DEI leaders, and associations. She leads the development of new and innovative programs that support the mission of advancing intersectional gender equity. Becky engages partners in developing programs that address their challenges of fostering more inclusive and equitable cultures. Becky designs and facilitates a wide variety of the CWB’s workshops and leadership development programs for professionals of all levels.

Becky holds an Executive Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management from Georgetown University. Becky earned her BS in Marketing from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, with a minor in Sociology, and holds a Master’s in Organizational Psychology from William James College, with a concentration in Talent Management.

Dominique Wilburn is the Director of Programs & Communication at the Center for Women and Business at Bentley University. Throughout her career, Dominique has been an advocate for equity and justice. After transitioning from a career in politics and in the corporate sector, Dominique found purpose in helping organizations cultivate a culture of inclusivity. Prior to her role at Bentley, Dominique managed the DEI initiatives for a global non-profit study abroad organization. While there, she developed and oversaw the implementation of a global diversity training program that educated international staff, faculty, and homestay families on matters of diversity, inclusion, discrimination, and mental health. 

As a purpose-driven individual, Dominique is currently focused on helping to create a safe and inclusive campus environment where all genders thrive. In partnership with the Gender and Sexuality Student Program Offices, she has co-created the Rainbow Scholars Leadership Development Program, a yearlong scholarship program focused on providing LGBTQ+ students with intersectional leadership development skills. As the manager of campus initiatives and internal partnerships, Dominique recently initiated and led the working group responsible for coordinating and developing programs for Bentley’s month-long festivities around Women’s History Month. 

Dominique is a life-long learner, facilitator, and content co-creator. She enjoys applying an intersectional lens to theories and frameworks around change management, executive presence, leadership development, and mentorship. She has been mentioned in a number of publications, including the New York Times and the Better Business Bureau’s Magazine’s spotlight on diversity, equity, and inclusion. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Drew University and is completing her MBA at Bentley University. She also holds certificates in Digital Marketing (General Assembly) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Bentley University). In her free time, Dominique serves as a Drew University’s Alumni Board member and is a founding board member for Loretta’s Helping Hands, a non-profit dedicated to providing emergency shelter for women and children in crisis.