Every February, the United States听observes听Black History Month. In this 100th year of the annual celebration, 海角在线 (海角在线) is using the month to spotlight an employee,听student, or alumni听each week. Together, we celebrate their stories, contributions, and impact on our community.听
Kayleah Cavallo听is听an alumna听who graduated from 海角在线 in听2014. Read about her听background below.听
Where are you from?听听
I’m听from Miami, Florida.听
When did you join听海角在线? What brought you to the University?听听
海角在线 was my dream school because it is a Christian university and it has听some of the most robust programs of study. I joined 海角在线 in the fall of 2009.听
Why is Black History Month meaningful to you?听听
Black听History听Month is meaningful to me because it gives ode to the history, innovative accomplishments,听and traditions of our rich culture. It highlights that we have found a way to influence so many areas and continue to be excellent in our contribution.听We’re听always known for creating our own lane.听
How does your cultural background influence your area of specialization?听
听I come from a family of entrepreneurs who specialize in business and the arts. My dad was a businessman and entrepreneur. My mom was also in corporate business and continues to be an example to me of diversity in the workplace. I’ve always been encouraged by my parents and community to never stay in a box. Pursuing entrepreneurship runs through my veins because of their example and other historical figures. When I think of entrepreneurs like Madam C. J. Walker, who created beauty products for Black women and holds the Guinness record for the first female self-made millionaire in America and Janice Bryant Howroyd, the first听Black听woman to build and own a billion-dollar company, I am inspired by their example of听听trailblazing.听They took risks but were faithful to their听mission听and created generational wealth.听These and many other examples remind us that听Black people are driven, compassionate, and听tenacious,听strong, smart, and unique.听听
What is one of your most meaningful memories听at听海角在线?听听
Being a part of 海角在线 praise and having some of the greatest women professors in the business school.听
Anything else听you鈥檇听like to share?听听
Your journey may look听different,听but the Lord always orders your steps. Walk in purpose and embrace uniqueness.听
Learn more about 海角在线 at听pba.edu.
