Travis Mitchell
Senior Vice President
Chief Content Officer,
Maryland Public Television
Morgan State University &
Shaw University alum
What to expect
Tracks for students, alumni, faculty & staff, and advocates
Join us at the University of the District of Columbia for workshops, panel discussions, an awards ceremony, fireside chats, and keynotes covering topics such as The State of HBCUs, AI and the Future of Work, Fundraising for Universities, Successful Entrepreneurship, Getting Rid of Student Loan Debt, Funding for College, Obtaining Research Grants, Homeownership, Successful Faculty Career Strategies, Careers in Social Justice, Franchising the Future, Financial Fitness, and Career Readiness.
Location (for in-person attendees)
Student Center, University of the District of Columbia (Building 56)
Heritage Hall (Ground floor)
4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
UDC Parking Garage (Entrance at Building 44):
3305-3365 Van Ness St NW, Washington, DC 20008
Nearest Metro station: Van Ness-UDC
Dr. Maurice D. Edington
President of the University of the District of Columbia
Fisk University alum & former Executive Vice President and COO at Florida A&M University (FAMU)
Kimberly A. Bassett
Secretary of State of the District of Columbia
North Carolina Central University and North Carolina A&T State
University alum
Dr. Jon Gant
Director of the Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives
US Department of Commerce
Former Dean, North Carolina Central University
Andrew Moss
Director for Minority Outreach, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
North Carolina Central University alum
Rolando Boyce
Actor, “The Chi” on Showtime
Texas Southern University alum
Henry Ahn
Program Director, National Science Foundation
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs Phase I (SBIR/STTR Phase I)
Joy Jamerson
Program Manager-Outreach, Healthcare Career Advancement (H-CAP)
Southern University at New Orleans alum
Maisha Closson
Showrunner, Producer, Writer
Credits include: How To Get Away With Murder, Claws, Training Day, Chicago P.D., That’s So Raven, and Truth Be Told
Howard University alum
Sharnell Delmohammed
DEI Lead, HBCU Student Development Advancing Black Pathways
JPMorgan Chase & Co
J. David Shanks
Writer/Producer , “The Chi”
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University alum
Barrington D. Scott
Trustee, University of the District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia alum
Angelica Willis
Software Engineer and AI
Researcher, Google
North Carolina A&T State
University alum
Warren Alan Young
Production Designer, “Fargo” on FX
Courtney Nichole
Actress, Tyler Perry’s “Assisted Living”
Alabama A&M University alum
Dylan Gunn
President, North Carolina A&T Alumni Association, Baltimore
North Carolina A&T State University alum
Tentative Schedule
Day 1
THURSDAY SEPT 28
10:00 am – 8:00 pm EST
10:00 – 10:15 AM Welcome by Dr. Maurice Edington, UDC President
10:15 AM – 10:55 AM Rescuing History: HBCU Campus Preservation Initiatives
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships/Translational Impacts
11:45 AM – 12:40 PM Lunch & Keynote
12:45 PM – 1:35 PM Navigating Tenure Track and Academia: Strategies for Success
1:40 PM – 2:50 PM DEI For All: Ways to Counteract the Push Toward An Anti-woke Society
3:00 PM – 4:50 PM Real World Solutions: Preparing for Post Graduation through Experiential Learning, Graduate School Funding, and Limiting Student Loan Debt
5:00 PM – 5:55 PM Futurescapers: Alumni Visions for HBCU Transformation
6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Alumni Reception Keynote: Travis Mitchell, Senior Vice President Chief Content Officer, Maryland Public Television
Day 2
FRIDAY SEPT 29
10:00 am – 8:00 pm EST
Featuring Student Success Day with Lunch for student attendees & Giveaways including Laptops, Book Scholarships, and HBCU Swag
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM Welcome by Kimberly A. Bassett Secretary of State of the District of Columbia
10:05 AM – 11:15 AM Career Conversations with JPMorgan Chase
11:15 AM – 11:50 AM Financial Health Education: A Money Matters Workshop with JPMorgan Chase
12:00 PM – 12:40 PM Lunch Keynote: Andrew Moss, Director for Minority Outreach at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
12:45 PM – 1:25 PM Reel Success: How HBCU students can have a brilliant future in Film & Television
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM Polishing Your Professional Image: Resume, Social Media and Professional Photo Assistance (In-person only)
2:45 PM – 5:30 PM Trip to National Museum of African American History and Culture (In-person only)
5:30 PM – 5:55 PM Travel back to UDC (In-person only)
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Student & Alumni Mentor and Mingle Networking Reception | Keynote by Don Gant, NAIT
Day 3
SATURDAY SEPT 30
10:45 am – 2:00 pm EST
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM HBCU Brunch (in person)
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM Welcome
10:50 AM – 11:40 AM Careers of the Future: AI Sustainability, Biotech and the Future of Work
11:40 AM – 12:30 PM From franchising to brand development: adapting and thriving in business
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM Pitch:HBCU Startup Competition
1:45 PM – 1:50PM Closing
3
days
100+
HBCUs
30+
speakers
Featured Speakers (continued)
Alston Clark
Founder and CEO, ZionRoar
Pitch:HBCU 2022 winner
Howard University alum
B. Marion Grayson, Jr.
National President, The University of the District of Columbia National Alumni Society (UDCNAS)
UDC alum
Tony Harrison
NSU National Alumni Association President
Norfolk State University alum
Shelli Boone
Actor, All American: Homecoming
Hampton University alum
Dr. Jessye Talley
Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering Morgan State University
North Carolina A&T University alum (x3)
Joshua Johnson
Director of Center for Apprenticeship, Jobs for the Future
Innovation Hub for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Registered Apprenticeship
Keith Singletary, Sr.
Owner, DC Area Chick-fil-A franchises
Cheyney University alum
Kelly Jenrette
Emmy Nominated Actress, “Handmaid’s Tale” & “All American:Homecoming”
Xavier University in New Orleans alum
Brian Howard
President, Alabama State University
Washington, D.C. Metro Alumni Chapter
Director of Risk Management and Assurance,
United States Secret Service
Joel Gamble
Vice President, Community Manager
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Shaneqa Harper
Early Careers Sr. Associate
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Angela Jones
Founder, The HBCU Advocate
North Carolina A&T State University alum
Francine Toliver Edwards
PhD Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Co-Chair, Diversity Equity, and Inclusion Council
Delaware State University
Pamela Gresham Mosley
JD Executive Director for Labor Relations Chair, Diversity Equity, and Inclusion Council
Delaware State University
David James
Cloud Security Program Manager
Google
Norfolk State University alum