Branch Dinner
Tuesday, April 8
Come to our April Branch Dinner Meeting and be inspired by the life journey and business enterprise of one of our fellow branch members, entrepreneur Nita Brown.
“Nita, founder of Red Sandal Tours, was born in Ghana. As a daughter of a diplomat, she left for her first overseas trip at the age of 7 when her father was assigned to the Czech Republic. Nita left Ghana after completing her secondary schooling. She made New York State her permanent home after living in Europe. Concentrating in history at Columbia University as well as living in Switzerland sparked her interest in historical and cultural traveling. Brown has traveled extensively throughout the world, studying painting, sculpture and architecture: from da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to Bernini’s David to the Ajanta Caves and the Taj Mahal in India. Her traveling experience and managerial skills were further strengthened working as a consultant for an international management consultancy and obtaining her MBA in International General Management from Georgetown University. Nita started Red Sandal Tours, the marketing name for Maame Koranchee’s LLC in 2003 to introduce her clients to the treasures of select “third world” countries. The company focuses on trips to Ghana, South Africa, Brazil and the Gullah Islands in South Carolina. Nita not only accompanies clients on the tours, but also consults and conducts educational workshops for students and educators on best practices in multi-cultural pedagogy. These presentations aim to provide audience with another perspective of the country being featured. Click here for Nita’s speaking engagements.”
Nita is also the owner of the newly opened store named “MansaWear” at 367 Park Avenue in Rochester. Nita is a fashion designer and entrepreneur who creates fashions and accessories that artfully combine Ghanaian and Western fashions. At her grand opening in February of this year, City Commissioner Del Smith commented on Nita’s accomplishment, “MansaWear is a wonderful addition to the Park Avenue shopping scene. I want to thank Ms. Brown for making this investment in the city and helping us grow Rochester’s economy.”
Please come and enjoy a pleasant evening at the Perkins Mansion learning more about Nita Brown, a most interesting and accomplished entrepreneur who will inspire us all. Visit her website at Mansawear.com and check out the fabulous styles and accessories.
Schedule
5:00 – 6:00 pm Social Hour
6:00 – 7:00 pm Dinner
7:00 – 8:30 pm Program
Tickets: $20
RSVP by Thursday April 3 at 244-8890 ext. 1