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Below the Line with Gail Wilson Awan

In this episode of Below the Line, USC Upstate Chancellor Dr. Bennie L. Harris sits down with Dr. Gail Wilson Awan, president and CEO of the Urban League of the Upstate, for a powerful conversation on leadership, history, equity, and community impact. From her winding path into nonprofit leadership to the legacy of courage behind the McClaren Medical Shelter restoration, Dr. Awan shares how honoring the past shapes the work of building a more equitable future across the Upstate. This discussion explores the Urban League’s role in advancing economic mobility, workforce development, housing access, and policy influence, while empowering the next generation of leaders to step forward with authenticity, compassion, and purpose. Topics in this Episode: Leadership rooted in culture, history, and community voice The Urban League's legacy as a civil rights and economic empowerment organization Supporting workforce access and opportunity across both rural and metro communities Why preserving places preserves people — and why that matters How young professionals can lead now, not “someday” Finding your voice — and connecting it to your calling About Our Guest: Dr. Gail Wilson Awan is the president and CEO of the Urban League of the Upstate, a historic civil rights organization serving communities across 10 counties through economic stability, housing, workforce advocacy, and community leadership development. Follow Dr. Bennie Harris: https://uscupstate.edu/about/office-o... LinkedIn:   / bennieharris   Instagram:   / drbennieharris   Facebook:   / drbennieharris   X: https://x.com/DrBennieHarris1 Follow the University of South Carolina Upstate: https://uscupstate.edu LinkedIn:   / usc-upstate   Instagram:   / usc_upstate   Facebook:   / uscupstate   X: https://x.com/USCUpstate Read Below The Line in the new issue of ⁠⁠⁠Greenville Business Magazine⁠⁠⁠: https://www.greenvillebusinessmag.com/ Below the Line is a podcast hosted by Dr. Bennie Harris, Chancellor of USC Upstate, a leading public university in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The show explores authentic, below-the-surface conversations with leaders driving change across the Upstate and beyond—aligning with USC Upstate’s mission to elevate communities through education, dialogue, and courageous leadership. About Dr. Bennie Harris: A recognized thought leader in higher education, organizational culture, and community transformation, Dr. Harris brings authenticity and action to every conversation. About USC Upstate: USC Upstate serves more than 6,000 students through career-relevant education and regional impact, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the South.