This is part of our Connected Woman Summit feature series highlighting our amazing participants.

Founder of Treasures of Pearl

Hailing from the windy city of Chicago, Business Mogul, “Mompreneur” and Philanthropist Dr. Pearl Pugh, has a heart for God’s people. With her mom’s kindred spirit as an early influence, her love of education was a trait Dr. Pugh adopted. She is the CEO and Founder of Treasures of Pearl and the Founder and Chairman of The Treasured Pearls Foundation. The Treasured Pearls Foundation mission is to provide resources and tools for postsecondary education and empower the community by meeting needs to overcome hardship. Dr. Pugh is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. where she is both active and financial in her service. Dr. Pugh holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (’12), Master of Science in Computer Science from Norfolk State University (’14), and a Doctor of Information Technology with a concentration in Project Management from Capella University (’19). Dr. Pugh is a Federal Government employee, serving the Department of Defense as The Chief of Organizational Health. While working in the Federal Government, she honed her skills and learned to own her talents. After ultimately leaping to develop her business empire, she now prides herself in her ability to cultivate opportunities for other women to follow her example. Dr. Pugh is the wife of Terrence Pugh, a Software Engineer. Together they have two sons, Tahj and Tycen. Dr. Pugh is a woman grounded with high ethical standards, steeped in her faith in Christ. Dr. Pugh is a strong believer in meritorious academic achievement and a committed servant to the needs of her community. She takes pride in everything that she does. Ultimately, it was Pearl’s curiosity, belief in herself, and faith in God, which led her to becoming the leader she is today, with a trailblazing brand. Pearl believes that everyone has a story, and that hers is one that can be an inspiration to many young women, mothers and entrepreneurs. Dr. Pugh has learned to overcome fear and rejection and wants to encourage others to do the same in order to sprout into who they do not expect!  For more information visit www.pearlpugh.com.

Empowerment means having the right or access to be greater.  This means greater resources, greater opportunities, greater lifestyles, greater self care, greater mental health and the list goes on. When one is educated, healthy, and have access to being empowered, the world will change.