Ursula Burns

Ursula Burns
Author: U.S. Government Printing Office
Born: Sept. 20, 1958 in NYC
Raised by a single mom in housing projects, she was always exceptional in math, earning a degree in engineering.
Business executive who is known for fearlessly setting and achieving goals.
Became the first black woman CEO of a Fortune 500 company, when she became CEO of Xerox Corporation.
On Forbes’ 25 Most Powerful Women In The World (2014), she also serves on several boards including American Express, Exxon Mobil & Nestlé.
“Dreams do come true, but not without the help of others, a good education, a strong work ethic, and the courage to lean in.”