August 1, 2025Journal of Behavioral and Applied ManagementOpen Access

Successful African American Women Leaders on Ascending the Corporate Ladder in STEM: A Single Case Study

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MNMalika Nelson-BuchanonWalden University KLKenneth LevittFrostburg State University TLTeresa LaoUniversity of Tennessee at Knoxville

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Qualitative analysis reveals success strategies and challenges faced by African American women in STEM, highlighting mentorship and diversity efforts.

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African American women in STEM successfully overcame barriers to achieve leadership roles, promoting diversity.
Qualitative data from six interviews highlighted mentorship as a vital success strategy for these women.
This single-case study incorporated thematic analysis to explore intersectionality and social capital concepts.
Supporting progress toward diversity and inclusion benefits not only individuals but the entire corporate ecosystem.

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Nelson-Buchanon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4760ad7bf08b1ead44cd https://doi.org/10.21818/001c.142914

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Qualitative analysis reveals success strategies and challenges faced by African American women in STEM, highlighting mentorship and diversity efforts.

Successful African American Women Leaders on Ascending the Corporate Ladder in STEM: A Single Case Study

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Successful African American Women Leaders on Ascending the Corporate Ladder in STEM: A Single Case Study

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