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Tchernavia Rocker
chief people and administrative officer,
Under Armour
After more than two decades in business,
Tchernavia Rocker has learned “to thine own self
be true,” and to follow opportunities that have an
impact. With a first career in nursing, Rocker’s
love for humanity remains a driving force even
in the boardroom. She firmly believes that there
is “much untapped opportunity in people and
communities.” As Under Armour’s chief people
and administrative officer, Rocker leads people,
teams, organizations and outreach, and oversees
the execution of all of their strategic programming. She calls her ability to solve complex
challenges in actionable ways one of her “superpowers.”
“My perspective as a Black woman brings value
that is unique and … those perspectives help shape
policies and approaches that are actually beneficial,” she said.
— Micha Green
PHOTO BY KENNETH K. LAM
Rachel Hise
executive director, Accountability and Implementation Board
of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
Rachel Hise has gone from growing up in a small town of about 14,000 folks
to leading the rollout of billions in education funding in Maryland over the
next 12 years through the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. “We have a real
opportunity to make sure that we’re providing a high-quality education to
every student around the state,” said the Bexley, Ohio, native. To incorporate
the public in the blueprint’s implementation, Hise plans to release a draft of
the plan in October.
— Sabrina LeBoeuf
PHOTO BY LLOYD FOX
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