On Thursday, February 27th, AFF-Jackson will welcome Ms. Rita Wray as she speaks with us about leadership and the power of nonverbal communication. Join us at 5:30 pm at Sweetie Pie’s for an evening of food, fun, libations, and networking while we discuss the key to mastering communication skills.

Rita Wray, is the Founder & CEO of Wray Enterprises, Inc., a national independent health care consulting firm. Formerly Wray held a ten year gubernatorial appointment as a Deputy Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration, which has primary responsibility for the management of the state’s annual budget and provides asset management for a host of state owned property. She is a native of Florence, Alabama, holds a B S degree from the University of North Alabama and an MBA from Jackson State University.

She’s held many leadership positions including International Women Forum Mississippi – Treasurer, International Ballet Competition – Board of Directors, Chamberlain University - Board of Trustees, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – former National First Vice President, National Black Nurses Association, Inc. – former Treasurer, MS Personal Service Review Board – former Vice Chairperson, MS Commission on the Status of Women – and many more.