Rasheda Kamaria Williams, a Detroit-area social entrepreneur, has been selected as one of three national recipients of the PCMA Foundation’s 2026 Humanitarian Scholarship, in partnership with Louisville Tourism.
The PCMA Foundation and Louisville Tourism believe deeply in the power of compassion and humanitarianism to drive meaningful change across the business events industry. Inspired by Louisville’s designation as a “Compassionate City,” the Humanitarian Scholarship honors professionals who lead or develop initiatives centered on Inclusion, Empowerment, Social Innovation, and/or Cause Awareness.
As a recognized social impact leader, Rasheda will attend Convening Leaders 2026 in Philadelphia (Jan. 11-14), where she will engage with industry peers, expand her leadership capacity and continue advocating for purpose-driven work across sectors.
In honor of National Mentoring Month, Rasheda is paying it forward with a $1,000 donation to The L.I.V.E. Outreach, a Detroit-based nonprofit organization that provides essential resources and support to youth in foster care and their families. The donation is one of the many benefits of the Humanitarian Scholarship.
“This recognition is incredibly meaningful and personal,” Rasheda said. “I am honored to be recognized for my work and excited to be a part of such a powerhouse association.”
Rasheda is the CEO of Inspired Life Professionals, as well as a mentoring advocate and founder of Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young people relate to one another, others and themselves. Learn more about her work at www.inspiredlifepros.com.
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