Adis Maria Vila

 

Wednesday, February 1

Adis Maria Vila

Location: 1 - 2:30 pm at Student Union Theatre

The Seven Core Competencies Required to Lead Diverse Organizations in the 21st Century.

Dr. Vila will share a concise list of the key knowledge and skills needed for leadership in today’s diverse organizations.  Her presentation considers three core cultural competencies that all individuals should know followed by three skills that are essential for leadership.  Finally she considers what it takes to lead others.  Dr. Vila will clearly demonstrate that success in the 21^st century workplace requires mastery of new skills including cultural perspective taking and adaptability.

Dr. Adis M. Vila is the Chief Diversity Officer, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.  She provides strategic guidance to the superintendent and other senior leaders on the implementation of diversity and inclusive learning best practices.

Dr. Vila is a former professor of international business and international law, corporate executive, government official, academic administrator and a practicing attorney. She has broad general management experience in telecommunications, agriculture, government and international business.  At the federal level, Dr. Vila has held a variety of senior posts including Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Latin American Affairs in the U.S. Department of State, and Assistant Secretary of Administration at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At the state level, Dr. Vila served as Secretary (Agency Head) of the Florida Department of Administration where she managed a $750 million budget and more than 500 employees.  Additionally, Dr. Vila has been Vice President of two multinational companies.  She is multicultural and fluent in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese, with a working knowledge of German.