Bette Lawrence-Water lectures on community health and cultural competency in the Masters in Public Health (MPH) program at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. She is also an experienced leader in public, private, and nonprofit sectors who has spearheaded many national, regional, and local health initiatives. She is a community health advocate and innovative leader who embraces the concept that: "To lead is to serve."
Bette has enjoyed a vibrant and successful career that spans more than 20 years. Her professional reputation is built on a solid foundation of service, and her innate ability to motivate and inspire others. She is dynamic and innovative and excels in creating spaces for linking people to resources for positive change. She empowers others to find potential within themselves. She is in demand as a public speaker and has received local, national, and international recognition for her efforts.
She earned a Master of Science degree in Business, and has completed coursework towards a doctoral degree in Applied Management and Decision Science, specializing in organization change management.