Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Aisha Francis’ childhood dream was to be a teacher – which is why she pursued the education field after graduating from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Now president of Franklin Cummings Tech (formerly known as Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology), Francis relishes “leading an institution that has so much connection to the future of this economy,” as she said in this episode of PNC C-Speak. Francis is also proud of the “minority-serving” institution’s legacy, rooted in the school’s dual mission to advance the trades of education and entrepreneurship. Amid the pandemic and recent social justice movements, Francis has witnessed the need for empathetic leadership as well as flexibility. She believes both are pillars that enable greater access to opportunity for people in the workforce. Listen to the episode to hear more about: The college’s move to a new campus in 2025. The two novels and a nonfiction book Francis is currently reading.Her wish for Boston and the college’s alumni. Powered by PNC Bank. Download a transcript of the podcast.