Dr. Beverly D. Hill
After nearly 26 years in the military and retiring in 2007, Dr. Beverly D. Hill had to rebuild her professional and community connections in Montgomery. Today, she is helping ensure others do not have to navigate their journeys alone. A retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and former civil servant Dean of an Air University school, Hill now utilizes her time and expertise as an Adjunct Professor for South University’s MBA program, mentor with Women in Training’s Leadership Development Academy and member of the Midtown YMCA executive board, where she continues to encourage future leaders to recognize their potential.
“Knowing who you are, bringing your authentic self to wherever you are, setting boundaries and always showing up prepared.”
MY BUSINESS IS people and community. Though semi-retired, I remain deeply engaged in developing others, providing encouragement and motivation to Hope Inspired Ministry future leaders and Leadership Montgomery Torchbearers and Legacy cohorts.
I AM PROUD OF two career accomplishments that hold equal importance: becoming a Chief Master Sergeant, a rank representing approximately 1% of the enlisted force at any given time, and being named Dean of an Air University school. Both required me to broaden my leadership skills and embrace greater responsibility.
MY BIGGEST LESSONS came through standing up to men who thought themselves superior and who had a false sense of me based upon another’s opinion. I did not know I would face it again in different corners of my life, however, I was able to navigate it flawlessly the next time.
WHAT MATTERS MOST NOW is balance, for me to be my best self, I have to ensure my spiritual, mental and physical selves are attended to.
MY ADVICE TO MY YOUNGER SELF is simple: “Everything does not require a response and always choose words wisely.”
