2012 Conference Speakers

Roslyn Ridgeway

CEO of DeRoz Entertainment

Roslyn Ridgeway, CEO of DeRoz Entertainment, is a seasoned business professional and a long-time national leadership expert in the areas of entertainment, leadership diversity, work-life balance and women’s issues. Currently serving as the chair of the board of trustees for the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, Ridgeway is committed to supporting issues that affect working women. Ridgeway made history as the second African-American president of Business and Professional Women/USA. Under her leadership, she launched the Women Joining Forces: Opening Doors, Closing Ranks initiative which provides professional development support to women veterans.

Fusing business with her first love of music, Ridgeway founded DeRoz Entertainment, which specializes in artist management, entertainment production and promotions. Behind the scenes, she has coached some of the greatest music artists in various genres in the business of music. Leveraging her business savvy, she has helped many of clients secure national and international performance opportunities.

As an active participant in the entertainment industry for more than 15 years, Ridgeway recognized the need for more support for women in entertainment. In 2001, she founded the National Council of Women in Entertainment (NCWE), an organization that assists in educating and promoting the needs of women who seek a career and mentorship in the entertainment industry.