Women Who Lead!
What’s On!!
June 1, 2024
25th Anniversary
November 10, 2024
High Heels in HIgh Places® is a captivating metaphor that represents the journey of women breaking through barriers and reaching positions of power and influence! Now more than ever, we need bold leadership! Leadership that embraces diversity, champions inclusivity, and opens up a world of possibilities for all. NABFEME proudly spotlights the achievements of our Women Who Lead!
Melandie Hines
Working passionately to enhance educational opportunities for our youth, Melandie Hines is Chief Executive Officer of Hines Consulting and Management Services LLC. Bringing her extensive experience to the forefront of educational leadership, Melanie has served as an at-large member of the Wayne-Westland Board of Education, since 2014. Appointed by Wayne County Commissioner Glen Anderson, Melandie actively participates in the Wayne County Women’s Commission, addressing critical issues that affect women. LEARN MORE
Kimberly King
Corporate diversity has a leadership champion in Kimberly King! Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at NBCUniversal… Kim is a passionate and motivating leader with expertise in entertainment, publishing, television and digital media. She specializes in portfolio integrated marketing and client-focused solutions driven by creativity and innovation, with a proven ability to spearhead projects from conception to completion and translate sales/marketing strategies into tactical implementation. LEARN MORE
Kimberly Fennell
Kimberly Fennell has spent over 15 years empowering entertainment companies to achieve lasting success. From organizing impactful music conferences to optimizing back-office operations for independent music retailers, she has showcased her administrative expertise across a diverse range of sectors, including indie labels, marketing firms, record pools, and video production companies. Leveraging her extensive experience, Kimberly founded her own company, Entertainment Business Support, where she serves a wide array of clients, including marketing agencies, entertainment lawyers, concert producers, event planners, and non-profits. In 2013, she launched the Biz Savvy Artist™ Project, dedicated to equipping independent and emerging artists with essential tools, resources, and training to cultivate profitable careers. Kimberly is proud to be a graduate of Clark Atlanta University. LEARN MORE
Debra Nixon Bowles
Debra Nixon Bowles is best described as a “trailblazer.” She has led various initiatives advocating for justice for women and children. Debra tackles challenging issues such as domestic violence and sex trafficking with the passion of a maverick. Her commitment is rooted in her own experiences with abuse as both a child and an adult. Because of this, she has dedicated her life to being an advocate, inspirational speaker, and domestic violence expert. Her focus is on educating, empowering, and fundraising to raise awareness and bring about necessary changes in these critical areas. Debra founded “A Woman Called Moses,” a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial assistance and support services to women and children fleeing domestic violence. LEARN MOORE
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