Leading Through Crisis: Insights on Resilience and Risk Management from Dr. Tonjua Williams & Melissa Seixas

In this segment, Dr. Tonjua Williams and Melissa Seixas discuss their experiences and strategies for navigating through crises. Dr. Williams shares her challenges and leadership lessons learned during hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of team collaboration, adaptability, and the support of her board, faculty, and staff in overcoming these crises. Melissa Seixas, who has extensive experience in crisis management, discusses the importance of risk analysis and preparedness, particularly in the context of natural disasters. She highlights how her team’s dedication and teamwork have been crucial in managing and mitigating the impacts of such events on their community and customers. Both leaders share valuable insights on maintaining resilience and making decisive actions during times of crisis. Listen to the full episode here Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep7-the-power-of-mentorship-and-community/id1736752420?i=1000658551785 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3f1F2zyR2VBDv2cMRF6zUI?si=9bb737482aad422d Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seIaxkOiTq8 GUEST RESOURCES Melissa Seixas LinkedIn | @melissa-seixas RESOURCES St. Petersburg College Website | St. Petersburg College Facebook | @stpetecollege  IG | @stpetersburgcollege YouTube | @SPC  LinkedIn | @st-petersburg-college  X | @spcnews  Standing In The Gap is produced by EPYC Media Network | Visit at https://www.epyc.co/