For the first time in 30 years, a Spelman College alumnae has been chosen to give the commencement address, the school announced this week. The honors will go to Rosalind Gates Brewer (class of 1984), who serves as group president Americas and chief operating officer for Starbucks.

Brewer will talk to more than 470 graduates as thousands of their family and friends cheer them on at the ceremony on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta.

Spelman College Commencement 2018: Starbucks COO To Address Graduates

Brewer has made history in several roles over her three decades in the professional world, including being the first woman and first African American to hold the role of COO at Starbucks. She also holds the distinction of being the first woman and African-American to lead a Walmart division when she helmed the role at Sam’s Club in 2012.

She has been a regular name on the list of the world’s most powerful women by Fortune and Forbes. She also serves on the board of directors for Starbucks and chairs the Spelman College Board of Trustees.

“Rosalind Brewer is a stellar example of the Spelman woman, one who has made a significant impact not only as a business woman, but as a global citizen,” said Spelman President Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. “She has forged a path that has led to numerous successes in corporate America and has served as an exceptional chair of the Spelman CollegeBoard of Trustees. We are pleased to have someone who confidently knows her own voice and strengths, and who as STEM major and Spelman alumna, can share her experience with the class of 2018.”