Former Orlando Mayor and former Florida Secretary of State Glenda Hood will be speaking at UCF in part of UCF’s Diversity Week.
The event, hosted by a collaboration of UCF Panhellenic, the Multicultural Student Center, the Office of Diversity Initiatives and LGBTQ Services, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Pegasus Ballroom.
Hood, the first female Orlando Mayor, will be speaking about her road to success in the political world that eventually led her to becoming not only Orlando’s mayor, but also the Florida Secretary of State.
Shanzay Pervaiz, Executive Vice-President of Panhellenic Council, put the event together to increase collaboration among UCF organizations and to help students improve themselves by hearing from a proven leader in Glenda Hood.
“I met with the director of MSC(Multicultural Student Center) to see if she would be willing to collaborate with UCF Panhellenic and she was more than happy to. MSC has been marketing on their behalf to ensure the success of this event. I also personally met with a few RSOs to invite them and drive participation as well,” Pervaiz said. “Also, we reached out to Greek life and have been marketing this event since school started in August.”
For students planning to attend the event, Pervaiz ensures that “A Night with the Honorable Glenda Hood” will be one to remember.
“Glenda Hood is a true inspiration and I know everyone who will attend this event will take something invaluable back they can use to improve themselves as a person and leader,” Pervaiz said.
Students attending the event are encouraged to dress in business casual attire.
