AMIE 2021 Virtual Conference Guide

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OURMISSION Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) is a catalyst that forges Industry/ Government/Academic partnerships that support programs to advance minorities interest in engineering.

OURVISION AMIE is the premier organization that develops industry, government and university partnerships to achieve diversity in the engineering workforce.

OURVALUES As a coalition of Industry, Government Agencies and the ABET accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Engineering Schools, AMIE is committed to: • Promoting and encouraging minority students to pursue engineering degrees • Facilitating the recruitment of HBCU engineering coops, interns and graduates to member organizations • Providing a forum for member organizations to exchange ideas on “Best Practices” and “Issues” related to developing a diverse engineering workforce • Facilitating the forging of Engineering Research and Technology Transfer partnerships between the AMIE HBCU’s and the AMIE non-academic members

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GREETINGS FROM THE AMIE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR On behalf of the AMIE Board of Directors, industry, government and academic partners, I want to personally welcome you to our 28th Annual Conference and extend my thanks and appreciation as we embark to hold our 28th conference virtually, once again. To each and every one of you, thank you for the support you have given to AMIE over the past year. The personal and professional sacrifices that were made over the last year as we continue to get back to our new normal is still yet complex but we are persevering, and for that I’m grateful. During these challenging times, you all have made AMIE a priority as we continue to advance our mission and vision to carry out the continued support for our 15 HBCU accredited schools of Engineering. Such an unwavering act of giving back and support of our fine research institutions.

To me, AMIE is family. I’m proud to reflect as the outgoing chair on the progress that we have made over the last two years. I’m extremely proud of our increased membership, and the sponsorship’s our partnering corporations have given to AMIE. I along with the outgoing vice chair, Jackie Wynn can’t thank each of you enough for your kindness, support and at times challenging conversations. The intent is to make AMIE a better AMIE than when we took our positions. It’s challenging times we have faced but the future of AMIE is looking ever so bright.

SCOTT TRAPP, AMIE CHAIR

In keeping with our 2021 conference theme “AMIE in the New Normal: Designing New Possibilities”, AMIE’s goal is to design new possibilities to expand corporate, government, and academic partnerships to implement and support programs geared toward underrepresented minority students in engineering careers.

For those of you here for the first time, welcome and I look forward to meeting you virtually. For those of you who are here again, thank you for your continued support.

Warm Regards, Scott Trapp, AMIE Chair Jackie Wynn, AMIE Vice-Chair

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JACKIE WYNN, AMIE VICE-CHAIR

GREETINGS FROM THE AMIE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Over 28 years ago, AMIE was created to represent a coalition of industry, government agencies and ABET accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Schools of Engineering who saw a diversified workforce as a competitive advantage and an essential business need.

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Today, our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) represent less than 3 percent of the 300+ accredited engineering schools in the country and they graduate almost a third of minority engineers each year. A diverse workforce is within reach if strong alliances between corporations, HBCUs and government agencies are in place. AMIE is the organization that makes this happen. AMIE continues to act as a catalyst that forges Industry-Government/ Academia partnerships that support programs to advance minorities’ interest in engineering.

This year’s conference will be an innovative and interactive virtual experience that will bring together the Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), students, engineering professionals and leaders from top corporations and government agencies to discuss strategies to design new possibilities and increase diversity in the engineering workforce. We will feature prominent speakers and inspiring panel discussions focused on Innovation, Technology, Research and Best Practices to attract, educate, graduate and place minority students in engineering and computer science careers.

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Welcome to the virtual 2021 Annual Conference of Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE)! Our Annual Conference will again feature prominent speakers and inspiring panel discussions focused on “AMIE in the New Normal: Designing New Possibilities”.

I would like to thank our conference sponsors, the members of the 2021 Annual Conference Planning Committee and our Digital Producer – The EnVISION Firm. This year’s virtual conference would not be possible without their continued support, vision, hard work, passion and dedication. I would also like to thank all of our conference speakers and attendees. Our conference would not be successful without your commitment and support. Thank you and have a great 2021 AMIE Conference!

Sincerely, Veronica L. Nelson Executive Director, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE)

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VIRTUALCONFERENCE September 8-9, 2021 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

OPENING SESSION

Welcome

Scott Trapp, Chair, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering Board of Directors

Fireside Chat

Gerald Johnson, Executive Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, General Motors Company, 2021 Black Engineer of the Year

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

SUCCESS STORIES: DESIGNING AND LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH AMIE THAT CREATE MUTUAL BENEFITS

MODERATOR: Terrell Reid, Corporate Programs Manager for Supplier Diversity, Northrop Grumman Corporation

PANELISTS:

Dr. John M. M. Anderson, Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture, Howard University

Jessica Hill, Education Equity Team Lead, Google

Valinda Scarbro Kennedy, Global University Specialty Programs Manager, IBM Corporation

Roderick McLean, Vice President and General Manager, Air Mobility & Maritime Missions Line of Business, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

Desira Stearns, Strategic Diversity Outreach Director, Leidos

Dr. Devdas Shetty, Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University of the District of Columbia

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM

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12:45 PM – 12:55 PM

SPEAKER: Lyn Stanfield, Global Inclusion and Diversity External Relations Leader, Apple

12:55 PM – 2:00 PM

INNOVATION FOR THE FUTURE

MODERATOR: Shola Akinmeji, Sr Manager, Manufacturing and Product Solutions – Global Procurement, Abbott

PANELISTS:

Dr. Solomon Assefa, Vice President, Climate & Impact Science and Vice President, IBM Research – Africa, IBM Corporation

Dr. Oscar Barton, Jr., Dean, Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering, Morgan State University

Dr. Catherine Marsh, Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity

Paul Nielsen, Vice President, Strategic Programs, Optum Technology

Tonya Wilkerson, Associate Deputy Director of CIA for Science and Technology/Strategy (ADDS&T/S) 10

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2:30 PM – 2:40 PM

SPEAKER: Sabina Ewing, Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Business and Technology Services, Abbott

2:40 PM – 4:00 PM

THINK TANK: DESIGNING NEW POSSIBILITIES

Track 1

TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: COLLABORATING ACROSS CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP SUCCESSFUL TECHNICAL AND CYBERSECURITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH AMIE PARTNERS AND HBCU SCHOOLS OF ENGINEERING

DISCUSSION LEADER: Stephanie Britton, Principal Customer Engineer for the Chief Technology Office, CE&S, Microsoft

Track 2

ATTRACT, DEVELOP, RETAIN: WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION DOING TO ATTRACT, DEVELOP AND RETAIN BLACK STEM TALENT AT ALL LEVELS?

DISCUSSION LEADER: David Canada, Director, Business Operations, Boeing Global Services, The Boeing Company

Track 3

THE AWAKENING: WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION DOING TO MOVE BEYOND DIVERSITY TO RACIAL EQUITY?

DISCUSSION LEADER: Titilayo Ogunyale, Social Innovation Principal, The MITRE Corporation

Track 4

LEVERAGING BEST PRACTICES: DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIPS WITH AMIE MEMBERS AND PARTNER HBCUS

DISCUSSION LEADER: Greg Keller, Vice President, Engineering, NetApp, Inc.

4:00 PM – 4:15PM

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4:15 PM – 4:25 PM

SPEAKER: Candice Smith, Director, Engineering People Strategy, Engineering Strategy & Operations, The Boeing Company

4:25 PM – 4:35 PM

2021 AMIE ANNUAL RECOGNITION CEREMONY

HOST: Jacklyn M. Wynn, Vice Chair, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering Board of Directors 4:35 PM – 4:50 PM

AMIE BUSINESS MEETING

Scott Trapp, Chair, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering Board of Directors

Veronica L. Nelson, Executive Director, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE)

4:50 PM – 4:55 PM

2021 AMIE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SILENT AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT

4:55 PM – 5:00 PM

CLOSING REMARKS

Scott Trapp, Chair, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering Board of Director

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2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM

OPENING SESSION

Welcome

Scott Trapp, Chair, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering Board of Directors

STRAIGHT TALK: PERSPECTIVES ON CAREER ADVANCEMENT IN STEM

SPEAKERS:

Camille Chang Gilmore, Vice President, Human Resources & Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Boston Scientific Corporation

Everett Tucker, Divisional Vice President and General Manager, Hematology, Abbott

Sabrina Groshek, Executive Director, Global Safety & Product Investigations, General Motors

11:55 AM – 1:00 PM

HBCU DEAN’S ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: DISCOVERING NEW OUTCOMES AND POSSIBILITIES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE THINKING IN THE AGE OF INDUSTRY 4.0

MODERATOR: Dean Robin Coger, North Carolina A&T State University

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PANELISTS:

Dr. Farrukh Alvi, FAMU/FSU School of Engineering

Dean Patrick Carriere, Southern University

Dean Derrek Dunn, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Dean Dawit Haile, Virginia State University

Dean Michael Keeve, Norfolk University

Dean Pamela Obiomon, Prairie View A&M University

Dean Benjamin Oni, Tuskegee University

Dean Z.T. Zheng, Alabama A&M University

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

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1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

“THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON STUDENTS AT HBCUS”

SPEAKER: Dean S. Keith Hargrove, Tennessee State University

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY: STUDENT INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES

MODERATOR: Christopher Jelks Sr., Associate Director, Raytheon Technologies

PANELISTS:

Walter Kimble III, Chemical Engineering (Hampton University - 2019), Johnson & Johnson

Jaemond Reyes, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics Senior, Norfolk State University

Amaya McNealey, Industrial and Systems Engineering Senior, North Carolina A&T State University

Brianna Johnson, Architectural Engineering Senior, Tennessee State University

3:00 PM –3:20 PM

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3:20 PM – 4:00 PM

2021 AMIE DESIGN CHALLENGE PERSPECTIVES

VIDEO PRESENTATIONS: 1st Place – Morgan State University

2nd Place – Tuskegee University

3rd Place – Virginia State University

4:00 PM – 4:05 PM

2021 AMIE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

HOST: Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Dean, College of Engineering at Tennessee State University

4:05 PM – 4:10 PM

2021 AMIE ANNUAL CONFERENCE SILENT AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT

4:10 PM – 4:15 PM

CLOSING REMARKS

Scott Trapp, Chair, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering Board of Directors

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SPECIALTHANKS Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS whose financial and in-kind contributions helped to make the virtual conference possible.

OUR GUEST SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS who have shared their valuable insights and experience on issues of critical importance to the progress of Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE).

THE 2021 AMIE ANNUAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE and THE ENVISION FIRM. This year’s conference and celebration would not be possible without their hard work, passion and dedication.

AND TO ALL OUR ATTENDEES who share a common belief in our mission and participated in countless ways to make our Annual Conference a success.

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DISTINQUISHEDGUESTS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL MANUFACTURING AND SUSTAINABILITY, GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY, 2021 BLACK ENGINEER OF THE YEAR Gerald Johnson was named executive vice president, Global Manufacturing, effective April 1, 2019. He leads GM’s Global Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Labor Relations, and Sustainability organizations. He is responsible for approximately 103,000 employees representing more than 129 sites on five continents in 16 countries.

Johnson is a member of Chairman and CEO Mary Barra’s Senior Leadership Team, and in January 2020, he was appointed to the GM PAC Board and Steering Committee. He is also a founding member of GM’s Inclusion Advisory Board, which was announced on June 1, 2020. The goal of the Board is to improve diversity and inclusion within GM through words, deeds, and culture. The IAB will be made up of both internal and external leaders and will provide consultation to the senior leadership team, with the ultimate goal of becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

Previously Johnson served as GM vice president of North America Manufacturing and Labor Relations, a position he held since August 2017. Before that, he served as vice president of Operational Excellence, where he worked to develop and execute an enterprise-wide cultural transformation with a focus on process discipline, continuous improvement, and waste elimination.

Johnson started at General Motors in 1980, at the Fisher Body Plant in Euclid, Ohio. He earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial administration from Kettering University and a master’s degree in manufacturing operations from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is on the Kettering University Board of Trustees.

Throughout his career, Johnson has served as a mentor to many young professionals and played an active role in community organizations. He is also a founding member of GM’s Inclusion Advisory Board, and serves on the GM PAC Board and Steering Committee.

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In 2021 BEYA named Johnson Black Engineer of the Year, the organization’s top honor. It followed a Black Engineer of the Year Career Achievement Award in 2014, at the organization’s annual STEM Conference, and a BEYA Legacy Award named for him, also in 2014.

Additionally, Johnson was elected to Caterpillar Inc.’s board of directors and serves on the company’s Public Policy and Governance Committee from March 2021.

SABINA EWING

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, ABBOTT

Sabina Ewing is Abbott’s Vice President of Business and Technology Services. She was appointed to this role in November 2020. In her role, Sabina provides executive leadership on technology strategy, policy, and capabilities across the Abbott enterprise.

Prior to joining Abbott, Sabina served as the Global Head, Business Technology for Pfizer Upjohn, headquartered in Shanghai, China. Before that, she held several IT leadership roles at Pfizer, including Vice President for Corporate Functions & Business Services Business Technology (BT) and VP of Specialty Care, Vaccines, & Oncology BT. Sabina is a recipient of the 2016 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Luminary Award and was recognized by Pharmaceutical Executive magazine the same year as an Emerging Pharma Leader. In 2019, she was announced as a Superstar by US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine and a Technology All-Star by Women of Color magazine. She is a 2018 recipient of the PharmaVoice Top 100 Most Inspiring Leaders in Life Sciences Award, a 2020 Women Economic Forum Iconic Leader Creating a Better World for All Award winner, and a 2020 PhillyCIO ORBIE winner for CIO of the Year in the Global CIO category.

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DISTINQUISHEDGUESTS Sabina earned her bachelor of science in commerce with concentrations in management information systems and finance from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia; and her master of science in management and systems from New York University, New York, New York.

BARBARA H. WHYE

VICE PRESIDENT, INCLUSION & DIVERSITY, APPLE

Barbara Whye is Apple’s vice president of Inclusion & Diversity, where she is leading the company’s commitment to building a more equitable and inclusive world by increasing diverse representation at every level, fostering an inclusive culture that brings everybody in, and ensuring equitable pay and equal opportunity for all.

Barbara joined Apple in 2021 after more than 25 years of experience as an engineer, leader, and C-suite executive in the technology sector, including as Intel’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Corporate Vice President of Social Impact. Barbara has a reputation for accelerating change and driving results. Recently, Fortune recognized Barbara as one of the Most Powerful Women in 2020. She graduated from the University of South Carolina (USC) with a B.S. in electrical engineering and an M.B.A. from USC’s Darla Moore School of Business.

LYN STANFIELD

GLOBAL INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY EXTERNAL RELATIONS LEADER, APPLE

Lyn Stanfield is a native Floridian who is dedicated to education and equity.

Stanfield is a graduate of The Florida State University, receiving her undergraduate degree in Communication and her Master’s in Public Administration. She has completed coursework towards her doctorate in education leadership and was recently awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Stillman College.

An Apple veteran of nearly two decades, Stanfield leads the Global Inclusion and Diversity External Relations team which is responsible for managing efforts to drive systemic change through the development of strategic partnerships and engagements and the execution of key programs focused on global diversity issues.

Stanfield is a member of the Florida Colleges Foundation Board and is a former member of the Tallahassee Community College District Board of Trustees, whereas chair she focused on policies which supported systemic change to lend to greater student success. She holds membership in Jack and Jill of America, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Leadership Tallahassee, and the Florida State University Black Alumni Association.

She is the wife of Kevin Stanfield, and together they are the proud parents of two children and grandparents of a wonderful granddaughter. In addition to spending time with her family, she enjoys cooking, reading, and creating new experiences traveling abroad.

CANDICE M. SMITH

DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING PEOPLE STRATEGY, ENGINEERING STRATEGY & OPERATIONS, THE BOEING COMPANY

Candice is currently responsible for the engineering people strategy aimed at ensuring a world-class experience as the global technical teams advance through their entire career lifecycle. Previously, she was director of Enterprise Engineering, responsible for strategies to advance functional excellence around people, processes, and tools across the engineering value stream. Prior to that, she was the Boeing Global Services deputy chief engineer in Engineering, Maintenance, and Modifications organization. Before that, she served as director of Global Engineering & External Technical Affiliations in ET&T. She also served as Chief of Staff and Business Integration leader for the office of the Chief Technology Officer. Candice began her Boeing career as a co-op student, joining full-time as an integration engineer in Electronic Systems Engineering – Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System in St. Louis. Since that time, she

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has held various positions such as systems engineer/architect on the warfighter systems team in Future Combat Systems program; systems engineer in Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T) Support and Services investigating asset visibility technologies for DoD; systems engineer for Special Projects Team in Dallas advanced sensor technology; and a BR&T project engineer supporting BDS International Strategic Partnerships developing and managing technology offset projects for customers in India.

Candice has to her credit many awards and honors, including being honored with a Science Spectrum award and selected as a 2017 Eisenhower Foundation Fellow to study the intersection between youth and innovation. She’s been honored with Boeing St. Louis Diversity Award for Influence, the St. Louis American Foundation Young Leaders Award, STEM Women of Color in Technology Rising Star Award, Black Engineer of the Year Modern Day Technology Leader award, and Walker’s Legacy award in Chicago. She’s a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She proudly serves as board chair of Project SYNCERE, a youth STEM engagement program, and is an active member of the Midtown Educational Foundation advisory council. She’s currently the industry advisor for the NSBE Jr. Chapter at Lindblom Math and Science Academy High School in Chicago.

CAMILLE CHANG GILMORE

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES & GLOBAL CHIEF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER, BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

Camille Chang Gilmore is Vice President of Human Resources and Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for Boston Scientific Corporation. In this role, Camille oversees HR strategies, health equity, community, and diversity & inclusion programs for the company’s $11.0 billion global business in over 130 countries, whereby their products treat approximately 30 million patients every year.

Diversity is a core value at Boston Scientific. As CDEIO, Camille drives diversity and inclusion, community and health equity strategies, and programs across the organization that recognizes and values the unique talent, attributes, and contributions of all employees.

Camille has more than 20 years of HR experience. Prior to coming to the medical device industry in 2004, she held roles of increasing responsibility at Federal Express, Exxon Chemical Company, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IBM, and the State of Oregon.

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Candice served in the Illinois Army National Guard Military Police Battalion and later with a Signal Company while earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She earned a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and achieved a professional project management certification.

Camille is an active member of her community and the communities in which Boston Scientific resides. She serves on the board for the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS), SHRM Foundation Board of Directors, and as a liaison to the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) organization. Camille is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and was selected as one of Savoy Magazine’s 2016 Top Influential Women in Corporate America, The Network Journal’s 2018 Top 25 Black Women in Business, 2019, 2018 BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Top Executives in Corporate Diversity as well as ranked #2 in Diversity Global Magazine’s 2020 Top 10 Influential Women in Diversity.

Camille is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

EVERETT TUCKER

DIVISIONAL VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, HEMATOLOGY, ABBOTT

Everett is Divisional Vice President and General Manager, Hematology within Abbott’s Core Diagnostics Division. He was appointed to this role in May 2021. Everett is leading teams to develop and deliver innovative technologies to improve patient care.

Since joining Abbott in 2015, Everett has held two other global leadership positions in Core Diagnostics: DVP Operations Strategy and Engineering, and DVP, Instrument Operations.

Prior to joining Abbott, Everett held different roles at General Electric (GE), Honeywell, Kimball Electronics & CAE Healthcare.

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DISTINQUISHEDGUESTS Everett is the Executive Committee Chair for Abbott’s Black Business Network, which sponsors professional development programs that infuse a bias towards inclusion, aligned with Abbott’s 2030 sustainability plan. In addition, he is a Board member of the AMIE organization (Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering) on behalf of Abbott.

Everett earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University – the Behrend College.

SABRINA GROSHEK

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL SAFETY & PRODUCT INVESTIGATIONS, GENERAL MOTORS

Sabrina Groshek is an engineering professional with 30+ years of automotive experience. She was recently appointed as the Executive Director of Global Safety and Product Investigations.

Her previous role was the Director for Induction, Controls (Shift), Exhaust and Active Thermal Management Systems Engineering (ICE-T). She was responsible for the global design and development of innovative technological solutions that enable GM to lead in the areas of safety, fuel economy, emissions, and electrification. She led a team of highly skilled engineers located in South Eastern Michigan, Lockport New York, Markham Canada, and Toluca Mexico.

Prior to her assignment in ICE-T, Sabrina was the Global Product Development (GPD) Lead during GM’s Opel divestiture. As the GPD Lead, she was responsible for developing and leading the business framework that facilitated the sale within an expedited time frame and enabled continued joint product development between the two companies.

Sabrina has held numerous leadership roles in Global Product Development: Systems Engineering, Business Performance Improvement, Global Product Programs – Chevy Camaro Vehicle Line Director and Interior Engineering Director. During her tenure in Product Development, she achieved industry recognition for automotive interior execution and technology awards (SPE) for innovation in the utilization of plastics. Under her leadership, the Chevrolet Camaro achieved its profitability targets, enjoyed a product renaissance featuring a slate of award-winning vehicles (Convertible, Niemen Marcus/Transformer/Hot Wheels Edition, Indy Pace Car, ZL1, and the iconic Z28), and achieved sales segment leadership.

In addition to her roles in GPD, she held leadership roles within Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC), Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing. As a leader, she has benefited from her cross-functional and cross-divisional roles (Central Foundry Division, GM Powertrain, and Allison Transmission) within GM domestically and internationally (GM Holden in Australia).

While at Allison Transmission, she was responsible for implementing an outsourcing model that enabled the startup of new manufacturing facilities in Castleton, IN, Baltimore, Maryland, and Szentgothard, Hungary. Her startup experience was leveraged when she oversaw the consortium that built GM Holden’s high feature V6 engine plant in Fishermen’s Bend, Australia. Groshek was very involved in the Australian Business Community and was also a member of Holden’s Board of Directors.

Groshek’s s leadership style has garnered her a reputation as a change agent. She has championed several strategic initiatives focused on enterprise-wide transformation, which has resulted in improved launch execution, increased process discipline, improved cost performance, and improved organizational efficiency.

Throughout her career, she has served as a mentor to many young professionals; she cochaired GM’s Affinity Group for Women for over five years, focusing on attracting, retaining, and developing women. In 2020, Groshek established GMAAN GPD – a GM Employees Resource Group focused on making GM the most diverse company in the world by driving strategies focused on the recruitment, mentoring, and development of African American STEM talent.

Groshek began her career with GM in 1984 as a General Motors Institute (Kettering University) co-op student at the Central Foundry Division. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering in 1989, followed by a Dual Master of Business Administration and Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in 1991.

Groshek is married and has two sons.

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TERRELL REID

CORPORATE SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS MANAGER, NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION

JESSICA HILL

EDUCATION EQUITY TEAM LEAD, GOOGLE

Jessica Hill is the Education Equity Team Lead at Google, supporting 3 national initiatives including the Google in Residence, Faculty in Residence and Tech Exchange programs. Her team’s mission is to increase the representation of those historically excluded in Tech by creating bridges between academia and the tech industry to ensure students have clear pathways to tech careers.

She’s been at Google for 8 years serving previously as the Google in Residence Program Manager and a University Programs Specialist.

She lives in Philadelphia, PA and loves taking long walks with her husband, 3yr old daughter and 1 yr old son.

VALINDA SCARBRO KENNEDY

IBM GLOBAL UNIVERSITY SPECIALTY PROGRAMS MANAGER, IBM CORPORATION

Valinda Scarbro Kennedy is IBM’s Global University Specialty Programs Manager. Valinda’s team works with higher education leadership worldwide in Medical, Legal, and with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to provide access to industry resources to bridge the gap between academic programs and high-demand skills. Her team works with medical, legal, and HBCUs to implement programs using IBM’s academic programs for no-charge access to resources to build critical skills in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, internet-of-things, data science, design thinking, cybersecurity, blockchain, and other hot technology areas is a typical day with academic, government and industry leaders. The value of these programs for HBCU’s with the in-kind give assets is $100M for the 2020-2021 academic year. The medical and legal specialties are earlier in their deployment.

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Terrell has recently taken on the role of Corporate Supplier Diversity Programs Manager at Northrop Grumman. Earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering from Morgan State University and a Master’s Degree in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University, Terrell spent over 12 years as a Systems Engineer supporting Navy programs in a variety of technical roles at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL).

During this time at JHU/APL, he also developed into leadership roles in line management and project management. In 2017, Terrell joined Northrop Grumman as the East Region Pathways Program Manager for Software and Digital Technology Strategy and Performance. After a stint as a Contract Labor Strategy Manager in the Northrop Grumman Space Sector at the beginning of 2020, he has moved into the Global Supply Chain Supplier Diversity organization. Currently, Terrell is responsible for corporate oversight and administration of the company’s MentorProtégé, Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR), Historically Black Colleges/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI), Indian Incentive and AbilityOne programs.

Now into my 34th year at IBM, I have held a variety of engineering, sales, services, and executive management positions. These assignments include HBCU Strategist, Global universities academic initiative high touch program manager, Management of sales specialist, technical architects, and business development executives, Chicago Financial services client unit director, Ecosystem development manager, Market segmentation and development leader, Technical sales and support specialist, and manager, Services business development executive, Disaster recovery specialist and Systems engineer.

Degrees include a Bachelor Degree in Applied Mathematics and an Associate Degree in Computer Science from West Virginia State University in 1987 and 1988. Activities include being a Trustee (Committee Lead Asset Management), Senior Usher and Choir member at Logan Street Baptist Church, Monday Night Ladies Bowling Team Captain, and advisory boards at Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Missouri Northwestern University. Valinda is also an ongoing mentor to veterans with American Corporate Partners and holds an appointment on Indiana Governor Holcomb’s Cyber Security Executive Council. She is the wife of Steven Kennedy, welder/fabricator, and mother of US Navy Academy Midshipman Adam Kennedy, majoring in mathematics with the goal of becoming a naval aviator and Millikin University Long-Vanderburg Scholar Junior Alex Kennedy majoring in mathematics and data science with a minor in African American Studies.

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DISTINQUISHEDGUESTS RODERICK MCLEAN

VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, AIR MOBILITY & MARITIME MISSIONS LINE OF BUSINESS, LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Rod McLean is Vice President and General Manager of the Air Mobility & Maritime Missions Line of Business at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Marietta, Georgia. He is also the Site General Manager of the 5,000-employee Marietta facility. In this role, he is responsible for the C-130 Hercules transport, the C-5 strategic airlifter, the LM-100J commercial air freight variant, and the P-3 Orion. As Site General Manager for the Marietta manufacturing facility, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility. In addition to the AMMM Line of Business (LOB), the Marietta site manufactures Center Wing Assemblies for the F-35 Lightning II multirole, fighter aircraft, and provides sustainment support for the F-22 Raptor.

Prior to this position he was Vice President and General Manager, F-16/F-22 Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Programs at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Fort Worth, Texas. There he was responsible for an organization of more than 3,000 employees performing new aircraft production, avionics subsystem development, aircraft integration and product support, and sustainment for the F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole fighter and the F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter. His program portfolio also included international partnerships in support of the Japanese F-2 fighter and multiple Korean programs to include the T-50 trainer, F/A-50 light attack, and KF-X aircraft programs. He was responsible for program performance and identifying synergies across programs, aligning them for continued success. Earlier in his career, he served as the F-16 Deputy Vice President and F-16 Program Director for several countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Rod began working with Lockheed Martin in 1994 as a Radar Systems Engineer in Moorestown, New Jersey, and has held a number of roles throughout his career including Advanced Systems Engineering Functional Manager, Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Technical Volume Proposal Lead, LCS Integrated Product Team Lead, Chief Systems Engineer, and Executive Assistant to a Business Unit President. Prior to joining Aeronautics, Mr. McLean worked within Lockheed Martin Government Affairs supporting the Corporate Headquarters Executive Staff.

Mr. McLean graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He holds a master’s degree in Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. He serves on North Carolina A&T State University’s Engineering Advisory Board and the Metro Atlanta Chamber Board of Directors. He and his wife Kathy have three children.

DESIRA STEARNS

STRATEGIC DIVERSITY OUTREACH DIRECTOR, LEIDOS

Desira Stearns is the Strategic Diversity Outreach Director for Leidos. She is responsible for building and managing external diversity partnerships with Minority Serving Institutions, national diversity organizations and conferences, and community outreach organizations. As a trusted partner and leader supporting a corporation of more than 40,000 employees, she provides enterprise-wide solutions and expertise to senior executives, managers, talent acquisition, and human resources teams to execute inclusion and diversity strategies.

She has more than 25 years of experience within various disciplines, including software engineering, human resources, and project management. She spent the first 20 years of her career at Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS), where she was a graduate of the Engineering Leadership Development Program and worked in various technical roles, including Database Architect. At the midpoint of her career, she transitioned into human resources, where she held several leadership roles, including diversity program manager, human resources business partner for the IS&GS Chief Technology Office, and lead facilitator for first-line leadership development training. She has a wealth of experience launching, managing, and growing Employee Resource Groups.

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She is an avid K-12 STEM champion, previously managing a K-12 STEM math and science academy diversity talent pipeline initiative supporting six high schools across Prince George’s County, Md., Montgomery County, Md., and Baltimore City, Md. for nearly a decade.

Stearns holds a Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Computer Science from Tennessee State University and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Science from The Pennsylvania State University, Malvern, PA. She has received national recognition as a Women of Color STEM Conference award winner and Modern-Day Technology Leader honoree. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for Career Girls.

SR MANAGER, MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCT SOLUTIONS – GLOBAL PROCUREMENT, ABBOTT

Shola Akinmeji is currently Sr Manager for Global Procurement, focused on manufacturing and product solutions and supply chain resilience. In his role, he develops solutions for electronic components used in Abbott products and leads a global effort to improve supply chain resilience.

Shola joined Abbott in October 2016 as Manager of Global Energy Strategy, where he had crossdivisional oversight of energy management to drive reductions in energy utility costs and carbon emissions. Prior to joining Abbott, Shola held different roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Exelon Corporation. Most recently, he served as Manager of Power Energy Engineering at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Shola earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Morgan State University, a master’s degree in sustainable energy engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer.

DR. SOLOMON ASSEFA

VICE PRESIDENT, CLIMATE & IMPACT SCIENCE AND VICE PRESIDENT, IBM RESEARCH – AFRICA, IBM CORPORATION

Dr. Solomon Assefa is a Vice President at IBM Research. He heads research strategy, execution, commercialization, and partnerships for Impact Science, which includes Future of Climate, Future of Work, and Future of Health. Under his leadership, researchers from IBM’s global labs are applying and advancing disruptive technologies that will transform industries and benefit society.

These technologies include AI, cloud, quantum computing, and accelerated discovery. He is also directing the worldwide effort focused on developing core technologies and partnerships for climate change mitigation and adaptation. He directs scientists from IBM’s global labs who are innovating in areas such as sustainable hybrid cloud, AI-enabled material discovery for carbon capture, carbon footprint optimization, AI-driven climate risk and impact modelling to enable resiliency.

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Dr. Assefa is also responsible for IBM’s research labs in Kenya and South Africa, and heads IBM’s research strategy and partnership across Middle East and Africa. He is responsible for fostering local innovation ecosystems by forming new models for partnership with government, industry, academia, non-profits, and start-up companies. The labs are localizing these technologies and developing scalable (lab to market) solutions for emerging markets in areas such as financial services, telcos, healthcare, supply chain, energy and utilities, agriculture, and public sector.

As a Research Scientist, Dr. Assefa has worked on IBM’s nanophotonics technology with responsibilities spanning research, development, and technology transfer. He has also worked on field switched and spin torque MRAM technologies.

Dr. Assefa has co-authored over 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, has over 50 patents, and has appeared as a guest speaker at numerous conferences worldwide. He received a B.S. in Physics (2001), a B.S. in EECS (2001), a M.S. in EECS (2001) and a Ph.D. (2004) all from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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DISTINQUISHEDGUESTS DR. CATHERINE MARSH

DIRECTOR, INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS ACTIVITY

Dr. Catherine Marsh became director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity in November 2019, where she is responsible for investing in high-risk/high-payoff research that has the potential to provide our nation with an overwhelming intelligence advantage. Prior to this assignment, Dr. Marsh was the chief scientist for the CIA’s Directorate of Science and Technology from 2016-2019, where she was responsible for ensuring that leading-edge science and technology underlie current and future mission capabilities. Before that, she served as the dean of the DS&T’s George Methlie School. Her first assignment at IARPA was from 2013-2015 as the deputy director. Dr. Marsh is a renowned power-sources expert with extensive experience leading development teams in industry and the government. Dr. Marsh joined the CIA in 2001 and served in several capacities to develop agile, flexible, and innovative power solutions for the Intelligence Community. While in industry, she led the team that put lithium-ion technology on numerous platforms, including NASA’s MARS Exploration Rovers, Spirit, and Opportunity. Dr. Marsh is a Director of National Intelligence Fellow and member of the DS&T’s distinguished expert cadre. She holds a bachelor’s and doctorate in inorganic and analytic chemistry from Brown University.

PAUL NIELSEN

VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, OPTUM TECHNOLOGY

A global executive with more than 25 years of technology and business experience, Paul Nielsen leads Optum’s Strategic Programs. He directs Optum’s College of Artificial Intelligence and UHG’s Academy of Technology and Strategic Partnerships, which include Research Institutions and Industry Partners.

Having held numerous leadership roles in Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Executive Management, Paul has driven advanced technologies into the market, consistently generated operational savings, increased ARPU, competitive advantages, and customer retention. His diverse experience includes designing and developing software and hardware solutions for the Telecommunications, IT Service Provider, Healthcare and CE Industries, and building professional relationships with CEOs, CTOs, and Managing Partners at Venture Capital investment firms.

Before joining UHG, Paul served as Senior Vice President/General Manager, North American Operations and Treasurer of the Board of Directors of G-cluster, Incorporated – a whollyowned subsidiary of G-cluster Global Corporation of Japan, the world’s largest Cloud Gaming Service Provider. There, he established and led the company’s U.S. subsidiary – developing its go-to-market strategy, building the Sales, Marketing, HR, Accounting, and Customer support organizations.

Paul earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Science and Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

TONYA WILKERSON

ASSOCIATE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CIA FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY/STRATEGY (ADDS&T/S)

Ms. Tonya P. Wilkerson was named Associate Deputy Director of CIA for Science and Technology/Strategy (ADDS&T/S) in February 2021. Ms. Wilkerson brings a wealth of knowledge and over three decades of experience across the Intelligence Community. Ms. Wilkerson has deep expertise in the space sector and has held many prominent positionswithin the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), spanning a range of activities, including research and development, acquisitions, and operations. Ms. Wilkerson served as achange management

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leader within the NRO during a time of significant and complex structural transition. Ms. Wilkerson held simultaneous director-level roles in the NRO and the DS&T for a period of time. She has successfully leveraged her technical skills—combined with her background in space operations— to enhance technical capabilities within the DS&T. Ms. Wilkerson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Masters in Engineering Management from George Washington University.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES

Christopher Jelks Sr. is an Associate Director at Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX), supporting the Pratt & Whitney business unit. He serves as Deputy Component Integrated Product Team Leader for the High-Pressure Turbine and Mid Turbine Frame modules on the NEO Geared Turbo Fan Advantage Program. In this role, Christopher is responsible for leading product development and validation to ensure schedule, cost, and technical requirements are met, and production readiness is achieved.

Prior to his current roles, Christopher has held numerous roles of increasing technical and program responsibility in Pratt & Whitney engineering. He started as a structures engineer supporting Operational Military Engines turbine hardware, transitioned to compressor hardware becoming the PW1500G Low-Pressure Compressor Integrally Bladed Rotor structures lead, Integrated Product Team lead for rotating hardware on the adaptive demonstrator High-Pressure Compressor, military lead for Competitive Analysis and Product Strategy organization and Deputy Component Integrated Product Team Leader for Advance Turbines.

In addition, Christopher is the chair of RTX Engineering African American Advisory Council (EAAAC), whose mission is to “Strengthening the pipeline for African-American Engineering executive presence at RTX.” The EAAAC is focused on building a sustainable and diverse workforce by strengthening the pipeline of African American Engineering talent at RTX by creating and providing tools for its members.

Christopher completed his bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Cincinnati in 2005 and a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in 2018.

He and his wife and two wonderful children reside in Bloomfield, CT. He is active in his community through STEM initiatives with the local NSBE chapter and the Capital Preparatory Magnet School Student Governance Committee.

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STEPHANIE BRITTON

PRINCIPAL CUSTOMER ENGINEER FOR CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICE, CE&S, MICROSOFT

Stephanie Britton is Principal Customer Engineer for Chief Technology Office (CTO) for Microsoft Customer Experience and Success (CE&S) organization. In this position, she is responsible for strategy, design and implementation of Microsoft’s end-to-end customer experience for the security technical solution area. She also plays a key role in influencing, and planning future readiness needs and supporting the execution and rollout of readiness initiatives for the security solution area.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Ms. Britton spent 24 years supporting secure communications systems development, testing, and integration efforts in the roles of engineer, information systems security officer, and project and program manager. She has supported cyber and secure project development at National Security Agency (NSA), Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Ms. Britton graduated from Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, from Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, and from the University of Maryland University College with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and an MBA. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Science in Cybersecurity from Marymount University and serves as advisor to the cyber programs at Grambling State University and Stillman College. Ms. Britton also helped set up the cybersecurity program at Dallas College and will serve as advisor to University of Maryland Eastern shore in the development of its Master of Cybersecurity program.

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DISTINQUISHEDGUESTS DAVID CANADA

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES, THE BOEING COMPANY

David Canada is the director of business operations for Boeing Global Services (BGS). Named to this role in 2020, he has primary responsibility for driving digital literacy and digitizing the business. Additionally, he has overall responsibility for the management system and effective operations of the BGS business unit.

David joined The Boeing Company in 2007 as an industrial engineer on the V-22 Osprey line.

David grew, taking on new challenges and roles across Boeing. He implemented new project management tools that resulted in automated workforce planning and improved schedule planning efficiency.

As IT procurement manager, he managed 18 procurement agents, 30 suppliers, and more than $250 million in contracts. He moved on to serve as chief of staff to the Vice President of BDS IT Business Partners.

He continued his career as the Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Strategy, where he led mergers and acquisitions estimated at $2.5 billion and also manages critical cybersecurity issues and systems.

David grew up in a single-parent household in inner-city Baltimore. His mother stressed the importance of a quality education. He had an inquisitive nature and was always quick to volunteer to solve problems. He was drawn to science and engineering in elementary school through the Math, Engineering, Science Association (MESA). By age 10, he was winning engineering competitions by creating a rocket-propelled car or building a crane out of drinking straws that could hold a 50-pound cinder block. Through these experiences, he learned that science and engineering impacted all aspects of life.

David earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering from Howard University, a master’s degree in Business Administration, and a Certification in Project Management.

Giving back is a part of who David is. He serves on the board of the following non-profit organizations: Black Alliance of Colleges & Employers (BACE), Step Afrika, Wearable Tech Ventures, The Life Enrichment Group, Positive Deposits, and Whine & Cheese. David is also very passionate about STEM education and increasing the number of minorities in technology fields.

He serves as an active corporate representative for the Black Engineer of the Year Awards, Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering, as well as the National Society of Black Engineers.

TITILAYO OGUNYALE

SOCIAL INNOVATION PRINCIPAL, THE MITRE CORPORATION

Titilayo Ogunyale is a Social Innovation Principal at the MITRE corporation. She is responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of initiatives and programs that strengthen and expand MITRE’s social impact in underserved communities through innovative business models and practices. Titilayo has also served as a Project Manager and Communications Strategist at the MITRE-operated National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE). She also supported the operation of MITRE’s newly established Social Justice Platform, which focuses on creating equity through data-driven systems thinking.

Prior to MITRE, Titilayo served as a Presidential Appointee at both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy, where she leveraged her passion for serving communities with a focus on creating impactful, innovative, and positive change. Titilayo credits her international experiences in London, Costa Rica, and Nigeria as her foundation for understanding diverse social challenges and innovations across various cultural landscapes.

As a native Washingtonian, Titilayo is most proud of her work with Community Club, a volunteerled organization dedicated to increasing educational opportunities for students living in the District of Columbia.

Titilayo received her B.A. in Political Science & Communications from the University of Pittsburgh.

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GREG KELLER

VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING, NETAPP, INC.

Greg is also heavily involved in NetApp Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts, primarily focusing on hiring diverse talent and establishing relationships with HBCUs. He is a member of the Board of Directors of AMIE (Advancing Minorities Interests in Engineering). He was also recognized during the 2021 Virtual National Diversity & Leadership Conference with a DEI Champion Award.

In previous roles, Greg was the Vice President of the ONTAP Data Management Group, responsible for the WAFL file system, performance, and disaster recovery solutions, Senior Director of the NetApp Performance Engineering Group, leading the ONTAP AFF and FAS performance analysis, optimization, measurement and management, and Senior Director of SAN Engineering, responsible for the architecture, development, and delivery of the block-based SAN protocols for Clustered Data ONTAP. He has been with NetApp for 12 years.

Prior to joining NetApp, Greg was the Vice President of Software and RTP Site Manager for Adaptec, Inc., where he was responsible for developing and delivering SAN systems, serverbased RAID products, and storage/data management solutions. Greg also led Server Storage development and Software Program Management teams for Dell, Inc. in Round Rock, Texas.

Greg started his career at IBM in Boca Raton, FL, and later moved to Research Triangle Park, NC. There he held various assignments, including management and engineering roles in networking, ASIC development, Internet appliances, industrial controllers and computers, robotics, software development, and business development.

DR. S. KEITH HARGROVE

DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

S. Keith Hargrove, Ph.D., CMfgE, PE, serves as the Dean of the College of Engineering at Tennessee State University (TSU). He previously served as Chairperson of the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Information Engineering in the Clarence Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Hargrove received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from TSU, MS from the Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, MO. as a GEM (National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Science and Engineering) Fellow, and the Ph.D. from the University of Iowa as a CIC (Committee on Institutional Cooperation) Fellow. Dr. Hargrove was a Boeing Welliver Faculty Fellow in 2008 and a Harvard Fellow for 2005-2006 with the Division of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Harvard University.

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Greg Keller is Vice President of Engineering for ONTAP SAN and Systems Group. In this role, he supports the delivery of key technologies for Cloud Volume Services, Cloud Volume ONTAP, and our AFF and FAS data management appliances. He has responsibility for the strategy and development of our ONTAP SAN products, file system, features including storage efficiency, data center networking, security features including key and certificate management, IPsec, and on-disk encryption, self-healing and autonomous support capabilities, and advanced licensing features of the ONTAP Storage Operating System. He has teams in RTP NC, Pittsburgh PA, Sunnyvale CA, and Bangalore, India.

He served as Assistant to the Dean and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University and has worked for General Electric, Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories, NIST, Oak Ridge Laboratories, and General Motors. Dr. Hargrove has conducted research projects with Sikorsky Aircraft, Boeing, US Navy (NAVSEA), NASA, and the US Army, in systems engineering, design, cyber-security, and manufacturing. He is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer, an Associate Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Institute of Industrial Engineers, ASEE, and the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers.

His current research interests are in virtual and augmented reality, cyber-physical systems, advanced manufacturing systems, systems engineering and management, and minority engineering education. Dr. Hargrove is a Founding Board member of STEM Preparatory Academy Charter School in Nashville, TN, Vice-Chair of the Board for Smithson Craighead Academy, and serves on the advisory STEM board of Stratford STEM Magnet High School. He was recognized as a 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award by Insight Publications and is the author of “Navigating Academia: A Guide for Women and Minority STEM Faculty” (Academic Press) and “In Search of Academic Leadership – A Primer for Faculty Development.”

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HISTORICALLYBLACK COLLEGES&UNIVERSITIES ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY NORMAL, ALABAMA DR. ZHENGTAO (Z.T.) DENG INTERIM DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Graduate degrees are offered in computer science (MS), systems and materiel engineering (MEng), and physics (MS and Ph.D.). Graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering (MS) and Electrical Engineering (MS) will be offered soon. In collaboration with the College of Education, the College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences provides various certified and non-certified teaching programs and the undergraduate and graduate levels.

buildings, with the third building to be built in the next few years. These facilities have become the academic home for more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students who study at a uniquely diverse institution unlike any other in the nation.

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY HAMPTON, VIRGINIA DR. JOYCE T. SHIRAZI

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

DEAN, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

DR. J. MURRAY GIBSON DEAN, FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY-FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY (FAMU-FSU) COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Alabama A&M University reflects the uniqueness of the traditional land-grant institution, which combines professional, vocational and liberal arts pursuits. The university provides baccalaureate and graduate studies compatible with the times to all qualified, capable individuals interested in further developing their technical, professional, and scholastic skills and competencies. It operates in the three-fold function of teaching, research, and public service including extension.

A center of substance and excellence, Alabama A&M University provides a setting for the emergence of scholars, leaders, thinkers and other contributors to society.

The College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences in Alabama A&M University is organized into three departments, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Construction Management, and Physics, Chemistry, and Math. The BS degree in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, the BS degrees in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering began in 1982 with the mandate to produce underrepresented minority engineers from both Florida A&M and Florida State universities.

In its 37 years, the joint college has demonstrated great success, becoming the highest-ranked college of engineering in the HBCU space and helping make FAMU a leading producer of African American Ph.Ds. nationally.

The campus is situated 3 miles from both universities, adjacent to and associated with eight acclaimed research centers and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.

The college occupies two state-of-the-art

Hampton University was founded in 1868 and is composed of seven schools: Business, Engineering and Technology, Journalism and Communications, Liberal Arts and Education, Nursing, Pharmacy and Science and two colleges: Graduate College and University College. Hampton University offers 60 bachelor’s degree programs, 38 master’s degree programs, and the doctoral or professional degree in nursing, physics, physical therapy and pharmacy.

The School of Engineering and Technology was established in 1995, although an engineering department has existed since 1986. The school currently offers programs leading to the baccalaureate degree in aviation, chemical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and a master’s degree in architecture.

These programs are designed to provide students with a professional education appropriate to enter their professions, with a general educational background that facilitates awareness of the professional’s social responsibilities to the community.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC DR. JOHN M. M. ANDERSON DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI DR. WILBUR WALTERS DEAN, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Since 1877, Jackson State University has provided young men and women opportunities that will empower them to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

As the Urban University of Mississippi, Jackson State emphasizes public service programs designed to enhance the quality of life and seek solutions to

NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA DR. ROBIN N. COGER DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MARYLAND DR. OSCAR BARTON, JR. DEAN, CLARENCE M MITCHELL JR. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Morgan State University (MSU), designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University newly elevated to R2 classification.

Enrolling students across all racial and ethnic backgrounds, the Mitchell School of Engineering (MSOE) at MSU serves the world as an intellectual and creative resource by supporting, empowering and producing wellprepared graduates to grow the future and to lead the world as global citizens. Enriching our curricula with experiential learning and research opportunities, we have competitive graduates ready to practice engineering upon graduation.

The MSOE has 3 EAC-ABET-accredited programs in Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, an ANSAC ABET-accredited

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Founded in 1867 as a private university, Howard University has played an essential part in American history and continues to be a catalyst for change. Offering over 120 areas of study, Howard University has the largest concentration of doctorallevel African American scholars at any single institution of higher learning.

The College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) is one of Howard University’s 13 schools and colleges. The CEA comprises the five departments of Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. The CEA offers fully accredited Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs.

Graduate degree programs with plentiful research opportunities provided in the engineering disciplines are Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy. Certificates in Cybersecurity and other professional programs are also offered. CEA graduates can apply their knowledge of mathematics, science, design and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems and understand the impact of architectural and engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

urban problems in the physical, social, intellectual and economic environments.

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) at Jackson State University is committed to implementing its mission and focusing its intellectual, experience, and other resources on improving the quality of life for its students, the surrounding community, and the state nation and the global community.

CSET is comprised of 16 Bachelor of Science, 9 Masters’ and 4 Ph.D. level degrees, many of which have several specialized tracks from which to choose.

program in Transportation Systems, and a new Mechatronics Engineering program starting Fall 2021. The MSOE also offers the following graduate programs: Master of Engineering, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Transportation, Doctor of Engineering, Ph.D. in Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Studies, Ph.D. in Secure Embedded Systems, and Post Baccalaureate Certificates in Urban Transportation and Cyber Security.

Located on the north side of the Morgan State University campus, the MSOE is based in an expansive threebuilding complex, which houses several research centers and laboratories that investigate research of consequence using a multidisciplinary framework.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral high research activity University dedicated to learning, discovery and community engagement. The university enrolls over 12,000 students and has an emphasis on preeminence in STEM and a commitment to excellence. North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society. Its College of Engineering (see www.ncat.edu/coe) has EAC ABETaccredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) ABET-accredited program in Computer Science; plus 8 Masters of Science Degree programs and 5 Doctoral programs. The College continues to be a top producer for the nation of African American engineers at every level and is proud of the achievements of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni in education, research, and innovation.

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HISTORICALLYBLACK COLLEGES&UNIVERSITIES NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY NORFOLK, VIRGINIA DR. MICHAEL KEEVE DEAN, COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Norfolk State University is a public, urban, comprehensive institution and was founded in 1935. With a solid track record of producing outstanding graduates, the university currently serves approximately 5,600 students, of which more than 1,900 are enrolled in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET).

The departments of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, nursing and allied health, technology, computer science, and engineering are in CSET. The Department of Engineering offers BS degree programs in electrical, electronics, and optical engineering. The optical engineering program is among the few offered nationally and the only one offered at a Historically Black College and University. The programs provide challenging and rigorous curricula, excellent faculty and a state-of-the-art infrastructure. This includes the Marie V. McDemmond Center for Applied Research which offers a Class 100/1000 Cleanroom for micro and nano-fabrication, the Cybersecurity Complex, Smart Optics Laboratories, and many others. The college offers a master’s program in engineering, computer science, materials science, and cybersecurity and a doctoral program in materials science and engineering.

PRAIRIE VIEW AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS DR. PAMELA OBIOMON DEAN, ROY G. PERRY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Founded in 1876, Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution, a land-grant institution by Federal statute, and a “statewide special purpose”

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institution by legislative designation serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population prominent among those who are unserved and underserved. With an enrollment of slightly over 6,500 students, the university has been designated by the Texas Constitution as one of three “institutions of the first class” (1984).

The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering continues to sustain an infrastructure that will attract and maintain a world-class faculty and produce graduates with the highest level of professional ethics and standards through its engineering programs. It comprises six departments: chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering technology, and mechanical engineering.

We offer a total of nine bachelor’s degrees, four master’s and one doctorate.

Our Master of Science in engineering degree program provides the option for concentrated study in either chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering.

The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering maintains the perfect balance between classroom theory and research application.

While students concentrate on basic science, mathematics, and engineering courses, they are also exposed to a broad range of humanities and social sciences classes, keeping them in touch with the world around them. Students’ research experiences also have real-world applications, such as the many funded projects focused on threats to homeland security.

to being a laboratory for exploration and experimentation. The College of Sciences and Engineering offers nine bachelor’s degree programs: biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, electronics engineering technology, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and mathematics; five master’s degree programs: engineering, computer science, biology, mathematics, and physics; and two doctoral degree programs: environmental toxicology and science and math education. Former students have made significant contributions in the national and international economic, political, social, and cultural arenas. The institution can also claim nine (9) U.S. Military Generals. The engineering programs are housed in a new 117,000- foot P.B.S. Pinchback Engineering facility with state-of-the-art educational and research laboratories, latest computing facilities, and multimedia-ready classrooms.

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE DR. S. KEITH HARGROVE DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SCIENCE

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA DR. PATRICK CARRIERE DEAN, COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

Southern University and A&M College System is the only Historically Black College/University System in the world, with five academic campuses and over 14,000 students. Founded in 1880, the Southern University System is dedicated

Founded in 1912, Tennessee State University is Nashville’s only public university and is a premier, historically black university and land-grant institution offering 39 bachelor’s degree programs, 24 master’s degree programs, and seven doctoral degrees.

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA DR. BENJAMIN ONI INTERIM DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

One of the most famous universities in the United States, Tuskegee University was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington. Although a majority of its 3,000 students come from the Southeast, its enrollment represents 43 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. possessions, and 21 countries. Tuskegee University is a comprehensive institution with substantial outreach service programs and impressive research facilities.

The highly respected College of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in aerospace science, chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering; Master of Science degree programs in chemical, electrical, material sciences, and mechanical engineering; and a Ph.D. in Materials science and engineering. The college leads the country in graduating African American Aerospace Engineers and Materials Science and Engineering PhDs. It also houses Tuskegee University Center for Advanced Materials, Nucor Education and Research Center, and Chevron Additive Manufacturing Center.

UNIVERSITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WASHINGTON, DC DR. DEVDAS SHETTY DEAN, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) was founded in 1977 with the merger of three institutions: the District of Columbia

Teachers College, the Federal City College, and the Washington Technical Institute. UDC is comprised of a Community College, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences, and the David A. Clarke School of Law. We are one of only four universities in the nation’s capital providing ABETaccredited undergraduate degrees in several engineering, computer science, and information technology areas as well as graduate degrees in selected areas. The world is a different place than it was in 1977, and so is the school, which has grown in terms of students, faculty, and laboratories.

Our students continue to win numerous awards and scholarships and tackle challenging, real-world problems to develop innovative solutions. We have recruited highly qualified faculty who have expertise in specialized areas. The school is moving to a higher level, not only in the number and quality of graduates but also in the value, quantity, and impact of our research.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE PRINCESS ANNE, MD DR. DERREK DUNN DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Engineering Program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with specializations in the areas of Aerospace, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical. The program is designed to support the growing technological demands of the Eastern Shore, the State of Maryland, and the nation.

The mission of the Engineering Program is to provide a quality engineering degree program; to establish close partnerships with industry and government and to facilitate technology transfer; to contribute to economic development within the State of Maryland, specifically in the Eastern Shore region; and to provide related service to the campus community and the community at large. Graduates are prepared for careers in a much needed locally, in the state, nationally, and globally. The Engineering Program at UMES earned initial accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in August 2013.

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA DR. DAWIT HAILE DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Virginia State University (VSU) is a comprehensive coeducational institution founded in 1882 as the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, making it the first fully state-supported four-year institution of higher learning for African-Americans in America. Today, Virginia State University is one of Virginia’s two land-grant institutions and enrolls approximately 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. VSU is committed to education on a personal level and to public service, research, and economic and leadership development activities in the region, state, and nation.

The university offers 48 baccalaureate and master’s degrees, as well as two doctoral programs. The College of Engineering and Technology offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in computer engineering, manufacturing engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering technology, electrical and electronic engineering technology, information logistics technology, mathematics, and economics. All of the engineering and engineering technology programs are ABET-accredited, as well as the computer science program. The college also offers master’s degrees in computer science, economics, and mathematics.

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TSU is a comprehensive research-intensive institution with an R-2 Carnegie designation and has a graduate school on its downtown Avon Williams Campus, along with the Otis Floyd Nursery Research Center in McMinnville, Tennessee. With a commitment to excellence, Tennessee State University provides students with a quality education in a nurturing and innovative environment that prepares them as alumni to be global leaders in every facet of society. Visit Tennessee State University online at tnstate.edu.

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AMIE BOARDOFDIRECTORS SCOTT TRAPP CHAIR, AMIE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; VICE PRESIDENT OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION, ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY CORPORATION

as a board liaison to NACME and has served as the board chair of AMIE since 2019. During this time, membership has increased by more than 40% and there have been reinvigorated research efforts for the AMIE HBCU Partnerships.

JACKLYN M. WYNN VICE-CHAIR, AMIE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; CAREER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP; VICE PRESIDENT, FEDERAL HEALTH SECTOR, GDIT CORPORATION

Scott Trapp is the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Oncor Electric Delivery company located in Dallas, Texas.

Scott leads the design and execution strategy for Oncor’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts across the corporation.

He was named the first VP of DEI for the corporation in November of 2020.

Prior to joining Oncor, Mr. Trapp served in a variety of increasingly responsible positions, including most recently as the Corporate Director of Diversity Outreach at Lockheed Martin Corporation, where he is responsible for leading the Corporation’s corporate diversity and inclusion outreach strategies to grow relationships with strategic partners and help position Lockheed Martin as an employer of choice. Before joining Lockheed Martin, Mr. Trapp was the director of talent acquisition and diversity outreach at Public Service Energy Group, PSEG. In this role, his responsibilities included partnering with business leaders across the organization, outside constituents, such as state political leaders and diversity partners, to aid in developing strategic recruitment strategies.

Mr. Trapp has more than 20 years of leadership experience in human resources, Talent Acquisition, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Mr. Trapp graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

He is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and is certified in Lominger Career Architect. Mr. Trapp has served

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Jacklyn Mitchell Wynn is a trailblazer at the forefront of enterprise growth, innovation, and change with a proven ability to envision mission strategies and build practical roadmaps to achieve longterm goals and near-term objectives.

Jackie is a Vice President in the Federal Health Sector at the GDIT Corporation, where she is responsible for identifying and driving multi-year, technology-enabled strategic engagements that support the missions of providing high-quality health care and resources across the federal health agencies. GDIT’s next-generation technology is empowering dramatic leaps in quality analysis, community health, safety, caregiver-centered experience, and life sciences supporting interoperability and user-centered design to deliver key outcomes across the federal health IT ecosystem. She works collaboratively across GDIT’s capability portfolios, including cloud, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and managed services to bring the full power of GDIT to help federal health agencies, simplify their operations, and innovate to address the health industry’s most compelling challenges.

Wynn joined GDIT from MITRE, where she was the Vice President and Director of the Center for Enterprise Modernization (CEM).

In this role, she led the non-profit’s work to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mission and priorities for delivering the highest rated customer service and healthcare to our veterans and their families. CEM is one of seven federally funded research and development centers that MITRE operates for the US Government delivering MITRE’s brand of system engineering programs. Prior to MITRE, Wynn was a Vice President for Strategy and Market Development, Global Public Sector for RSA, the security division of Dell Technologies. There she was responsible for developing and executing integrated cyber strategies for state and local agencies, including implementing strategic products and partnerships and executing the NIST cybersecurity framework.

She has also held executive leadership positions at Dell EMC as Vice President of the Global Residency Practice and at Hewlett Packard, where she was Vice President for Technology support services and Consulting Service’s Global Business Operations.

VERONICA L. NELSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADVANCING MINORITIES’ INTEREST IN ENGINEERING (AMIE)

Veronica Nelson is the Executive Director of Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE). AMIE is a coalition of corporations, government agencies, and the fifteen (15) ABET-accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Schools of Engineering. She leads AMIE in the development of strategies to expand corporate, government, and

EVERETT TUCKER DIVISIONAL VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, HEMATOLOGY, ABBOTT

Everett is Divisional Vice President and General Manager, Hematology within Abbott’s Core Diagnostics Division. He was appointed to this role in May 2021. Everett is leading teams to develop and deliver innovative technologies to improve patient care.

Since joining Abbott in 2015, Everett has held two other global leadership positions in Core Diagnostics: DVP Operations Strategy and Engineering, and DVP, Instrument Operations.

Prior to joining Abbott, Everett held different roles at General Electric (GE), Honeywell, Kimball Electronics & CAE Healthcare.

Everett is the Executive Committee Chair for Abbott’s Black Business Network, which sponsors professional development programs that infuse a bias towards inclusion, aligned with Abbott’s 2030 sustainability plan. In addition, he is a Board member of the AMIE organization (Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering) on behalf of Abbott.

Everett earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University – the Behrend College.

MICHELLE PARKER VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ENGINEER, SPACE & LAUNCH ENGINEERING, DEFENSE, SPACE & SECURITY (BDS), THE BOEING COMPANY

Michelle Parker is Vice President and Chief Engineer for Space & Launch Engineering within Defense, Space & Security (BDS).

Space & Launch is responsible for ensuring the technical integrity and success of programs, including the Space Launch System, CST-100 Starliner, International Space Station, and Satellite programs. Most recently, she served as Vice President and Capability Leader for BDS Engineering’s System Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Capability, where she was responsible for driving engineering excellence across BDS Systems.

Previously, she led the Satellite Development Center (SDC) for Boeing’s Network & Space Systems business. As a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, integration, and testing of satellites for government, civil and commercial customers, the SDC is the world’s largest satellite factory and has produced more than 300 satellites to date.

As vice president of the SDC, Parker was the director of Flight and Vehicle Technology for Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T), Boeing’s advanced central research and development unit. In

this role, she was responsible for strategy and development in the technology areas of Aerodynamics and Flow Control, Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Propulsion, and Integrated Vehicle Technologies.

Parker also worked as Enterprise Domain Leader for Platform Performance, one of Boeing’s eight focused technology domains that comprise the company’s Enterprise Technology Strategy. As Domain Leader, Parker was responsible for strategic planning of research and development across Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Defense, Space and Security, and Boeing Research & Technology, focusing on technologies such as aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control, and computational science.

Before working as the Domain Leader, Parker was deputy director for National Space Communications Programs (NSCP), a large portfolio of proprietary programs, where she was responsible for leadership, strategy, and execution across the programs. She was also the NSCP Systems Engineering Manager, where her systems engineering team was recognized for outstanding technical accomplishments and execution on many significant milestone events. Parker’s career has also included positions as Systems Engineering Lead and Chief Engineer on commercial satellite programs. Parker started her career in the Thermophysics Department of Boeing Satellite Systems.

Parker earned a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University, as well as a Master’s degree and a doctorate in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. Parker’s doctorate was earned as a Howard Hughes Doctoral Fellow while at Boeing.

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academic partnerships to implement and support programs to attract, educate, graduate and place minority students in engineering careers and increase diversity in the engineering workforce.

Veronica has over 18 years of experience in process engineering developing Automated Assembly Processes and over nine years of experience in Engineering Management and Human Resources where she managed Career Pathways Programs, Diversity Recruiting, Professional Development Rotation Programs, Interns Programs, and University Relations & Recruiting at Northrop Grumman Corporation. Veronica served as Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, responsible for developing, managing, and implementing firm-wide Strategies for University and Diversity Recruiting.

Veronica was awarded the 2007 Women of Color in Technology Award for Educational Leadership – Corporate Promotion of Education and the 2009 Black Engineer of the Year Award for Educational Leadership – Promotion of Higher Education for her passion and dedication to promoting STEM. Veronica earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Robotics from Howard University. She received the National GEM Consortium Fellowship and was the first female to obtain her Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University.

Veronica is the proud mother of two sons who have followed her passion and decided to pursue degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Prairie View A&M University and Computer Science at North Carolina A&T State University.

MATT LAVELLE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

Matt Lavelle is a Vice President of Operations at Boston Scientific responsible for leading one of fourteen global manufacturing plants that leverage innovative technology to produce life-enhancing medical devices.

Matt has over sixteen years of progressive leadership experience within Boston

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Before joining Boston Scientific, Matt served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army for six years in multiple assignment locations around the world.

In addition to serving on the AMIE Executive Board, Matt also represents Boston Scientific as a Board Member for the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturer’s Council, an organization committed to education and advocacy for Indiana’s medical device sector at the state and federal government level.

Matt earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington and an MBA in Operations Management and Finance from the University of Minnesota. He is married, and he and his wife have one son.

Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to his current role, Vaughn was a Research Associate in Modeling and Simulation, where he was a noted expert in Optical Network Traffic Demand Modeling and Access Network Cost Modeling.

In addition to his primary role, Vaughn is a sought-after training program designer and facilitator and is a highly regarded diversity champion and community leader.

Dr. Vaughn, who is also an ordained minister and a 2007 Black Engineer of the Year Award winner, is a native of Elmira, New York. He and his wife, Jeanette (an educator and entrepreneur), reside in Painted Post, New York and are the proud parents of 5 children (and have one son-in-love, one daughter-in-love, and two grandchildren).

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DR. MARK D. VAUGHN MANAGER, TECHNICAL TALENT PIPELINING FOR TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY AND LEAD FOR THE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY OFFICE OF STEM, CORNING INCORPORATED

Dr. Mark D. Vaughn is manager, Technical Talent Pipelining for Corning’s Technology Community and is the Lead for the Technology Community Office of STEM. In this role, Vaughn develops, implements, and manages PK-20 science and engineering programs and initiatives to meet the Technology Community’s near-term and long-term technical talent needs.

Dr. Vaughn began his 32-year career with Corning in 1988 as a Research Technician.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Alfred University, a Master of Science degree in Optics from the University of Rochester, and a Ph.D. in Electrical

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Ken Barrett became General Motors’ first Chief Diversity Officer in 2012. He has 14 years of executive experience, including five years of award-winning performance as the U.S. Navy’s Diversity Director, where he achieved historic levels of minority and female officer additions and transformational work-life balance initiatives.

Before joining GM, he served as the Under Secretary of Defense’s Acting Director, Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity. He began his career with the U.S. Navy in 1984, and after commissioning through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, he held positions in engineering and operations.

GARY MICHAEL SCHNEIDER VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL TECHNICAL SALES, IBM SALES & DISTRIBUTION, IBM CORPORATION

Gary Schneider has been in the technology industry since 1988 when he joined IBM as a software developer at the IBM Toronto

Lab Database as a member of the DB2 development team. He was a member of the initial technology transfer team that first delivered DB2 on the Windows and AIX platforms in the early ’90s, porting the product from OS/2. During that time in Toronto, he held positions with progressively increased responsibility within Development, Business Partner Enablement, Marketing, and Business Development.

In 1999, he ventured into the entrepreneurial space, leading a startup technology company specializing in digital media distribution using VPN (Virtual Private Networks) for in-store point-of-sale advertising. Key clients include Wal-Mart Canada and Wendy’s Corporation. The company won the Canadian Venture Fair as the best investment opportunity of the year in 2000.

In April 2001, he returned to IBM US, being named Worldwide Director of Channel Development, responsible for worldwide strategic alliances and technical enablement for IBM’s Information Management (IM) division under IBM Software Group.

In March of 2003, he was named Director of Linux Competitive Technology for IBM’s Information Management business. In this role, his organization had responsibility for IBM Data Management’s business strategy and execution on Linux, including alliances with Novell, Red Hat, and other emerging Linux vendors and solutions providers.

In January 2006, he was appointed to the position of Worldwide Director of Field Technical Presales and Sales Enablement for Information Management (IM), responsible for the field Technical Sales team for IM and overall sales training for all IBM seller communities on the IM portfolio.

In February 2010, Mr. Schneider accepted the role of CTO & Vice President of Technical Leadership for IBM’s Growth Markets Unit, based in Shanghai, China, responsible for driving technical sales, innovation, and technical & professional skills development across IBM’s eight growth market regions.

Mr. Schneider returned to the U.S. in 2015 and is currently Vice President of Global Technical Sales, based in Armonk, New York, where he leads IBM’s field Technical Sales

community to drive business transformation across all markets and client segments.

Mr. Schneider has an engineering degree from the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and an M.B.A. from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada.

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LESS LINCOLN Rhom Erskine is Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion at Lockheed Martin, with specific responsibility for diversity and inclusion vision, strategic direction, employee engagement, and equal opportunity compliance for the enterprise and its 110,000+ employees. In this role, he works closely with business area and HR executives, talent acquisition/ management leaders, communications, and external partners to drive diversity and inclusion thought leadership and impact.

Rhom is a consultative senior leader with over 20 years of experience in large, midsize, and small business environments, where he has demonstrated success in strategic Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) planning and growth, D&I Council leadership, Business Resource Groups, change management, employee engagement strategies, diversity recruiting, and product/program management. Having spent the early part of his career in marketing, software product development, and sales strategy, he also brings strong line-of-business experience to complement award-winning D&I experience.

Prior to this role, Rhom was Director, Global Diversity & Inclusion, at Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics business area.

Before joining Lockheed Martin, he served as Director of Diversity & Inclusion at McKesson Corporation, a Fortune 10 pharmaceutical distribution, and medical technology company. Previous roles also include Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural at Affairs at Harland Clarke Holdings Corporation, where his focus extended internationally as well, leading the company’s Global Advisory Team, which functioned as an internal knowledge repository, providing

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other two functions she oversees—new employee experience and social innovation.

Turner has served over 25 years championing inclusion and diversity and most recently served as vice president of diversity and inclusion, strategic engagement at Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Her previous leadership roles include managing diversity and inclusion, talent acquisition, and employee engagement at Lockheed Martin, Kaiser Permanente, ESPN, and Motorola. Turner also worked in the oil industry as a marketing and diversity consultant.

She represents MITRE on the AMIE (Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering) board of directors and sits on the advisory board for Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. Turner also sits on the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

Turner earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Spelman College and a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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guidance to project teams and individuals to reduce the cultural learning curve during international acquisitions.

Rhom supports a number of community and professional organizations, including past/present Board of Directors positions with the National Black MBA Association’s Atlanta Chapter, the Clark Atlanta University School of Business, the Center for the Visually Impaired, and Zoo Atlanta.

A native of Huntsville, Alabama, Rhom holds a B.A. in Psychology from Morehouse College, an MBA with a Marketing concentration from Clark Atlanta University, and has received executive training in Diversity & Inclusion from Georgetown University and the American Institute for Managing Diversity. He has been selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40: Georgia’s Best and Brightest by Georgia Trend Magazine and a member of the Top 100 Under 50 Emerging and Executive Leaders

by Diversity MBA Magazine. He and his wife Danielle reside in Atlanta, GA, and are the proud parents of three sons.

GREG KELLER VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING, NETAPP INC.

Less Lincoln is an executive at Microsoft employed to design, startup, maintain, transform, and decommission aaS (as a Service) programs and business units.

He is often engaged at the point when an IT business or business unit moves from one mode of operation to another, e.g., Mergers and/or Acquisition, startup to sustained operation, or product to service. Cultural and sociological considerations are deeply considered, resulting in highly functional, possibly unorthodox, organizational architectures.

STEPHANIE E. TURNER VICE PRESIDENT, INCLUSION, DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL INNOVATION, THE MITRE CORPORATION

Stephanie E. Turner is vice president, inclusion, diversity, and social innovation at MITRE. She works collaboratively to develop and drive an integrated inclusion and diversity strategy representing the

Greg Keller is Vice President of Engineering at NetApp Inc. In his role, he supports the delivery of key technologies for Cloud Volume Services, Cloud Volume ONTAP, and our AFF and FAS data management appliances. He is responsible for the strategy and development of our ONTAP SAN products, file system features including storage efficiency, data center networking, security features including key and certificate management, IPsec, on-disk encryption, self-healing, and autonomous

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AMIEBOARDOFDIRECTORS support capabilities, and advanced licensing features of the ONTAP Storage Operating System. He has teams in RTP NC, Pittsburgh PA, Sunnyvale CA, and Bangalore, India.

Greg is also heavily involved in NetApp Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts, primarily focusing on hiring diverse talent and establishing relationships with HBCUs. He is a member of the Board of Directors of AMIE (Advancing Minorities Interests in Engineering). He was also recognized during the 2021 Virtual National Diversity & Leadership Conference with a DEI Champion Award.

Greg is a graduate of Purdue University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He lives in Wake Forest, NC, with his wife and has two children who are successfully launching their own careers. Outside of work, Greg enjoys golf, attending live music events with friends, follows the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Cubs avidly, and dabbles in the stock market and other investments.

After a stint as a Contract Labor Strategy Manager in the Northrop Grumman Space Sector at the beginning of 2020, he has moved into the Global Supply Chain Supplier Diversity organization. Currently, Terrell is responsible for corporate oversight and administration of the company’s Mentor-Protégé, Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR), Historically Black Colleges/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI), Indian Incentive and AbilityOne programs.

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Terrell has recently taken on the role of Corporate Supplier Diversity Programs Manager at Northrop Grumman. Earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering from Morgan State University and a Master’s Degree in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University, Terrell spent over 12 years as a Systems Engineer supporting Navy programs in a variety of technical roles at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). During this time at JHU/APL, he also developed into leadership roles in both line management and project management. In 2017, Terrell joined Northrop Grumman as the East Region Pathways Program Manager for Software and Digital Technology Strategy and Performance.

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Rick works in the Optum Talent Office, leading Optum’s early career programs.

The early career team is accountable for developing and executing programs across Optum. Optum invests heavily in developing the next generation workforce that will allow the organization to achieve its full potential.

Rick’s team drives these programs with an obsession towards creating an incredible employment experience. Developing and engaging our early career program participants. Not only does it allow us to attract the best talent in the market, but it also allows them to achieve their greatest potential while connecting them towards Optum’s mission of “helping people live healthier lives and helping make the health system work better for everyone. Rick’s background is in technology, and before this role, Rick was instrumental in developing and scaling Optum ‘s Technology Development Program as a leader in the tech organization.

Prior to Optum, Rick worked as a consultant at Accenture, working on large system integration and ERP implementation projects.

Rick graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Management Science and Information Systems and St. Thomas University with an MBA with a focus in health care. Rick resides just outside of Philadelphia, PA, with his wife and three kids.

Traci Wade has been employed with Oracle for over 16 years. She had the pleasure to work as an Oracle Talent Advisor where she assisted with building diverse pipelines of talents for Oracle roles across several job functions. In 2009, Traci had an unique opportunity to launch the diversity and inclusion team as the Senior Diversity and Inclusion Consultant.

In July 2018, she was promoted into the Senior Director, Diversity and Inclusion role. In this role, Traci is responsible for leading a team committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture within Oracle. She is leading this initiative by engaging our executive leaders in creating strategies to increase awareness of the business impact and value of a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Traci serves on the Advisory Council for Cal Poly, School of Business and Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) Board of Directors.

ODETTA SCOTT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS AND QUALITY

Odetta Scott, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, serves as an Associate Director of Indirect Procurement for Collins Aerospace (CA), a division of Raytheon Technologies (RTX). Odetta manages engineering outsource supplier relationships ($~200M) and is responsible for deploying a Collinswide Managed Service Provider and Vendor Managed Solution Initiative that drives process standardization, compliance, supplier rationalization, and savings.

Odetta is passionate and tremendously dedicated to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activism.

DR. S. KEITH HARGROVE DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

DR. PATRICK CARRIERE DEAN, COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING, SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Dr. Patrick Carriere has a career in engineering education that spans over 30 years. As Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and National Science Foundation (NSF) Program Director, he has led and managed programs and produced various deliverables to achieve organizational objectives. He received both M.S and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University-College Station in 1985 and 1988, respectively.

As an educator, Dr. Carriere has extensive experience in undergraduate and graduate

teaching and research. His research interests are in soil bioremediation, treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater, and groundwater modeling. He has authored and co-authored many refereed journals and articles and received multiple teaching and research awards. In 1988, he started his academic career as an assistant professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Texas A&M - Kingsville, Carnegie Doctoral Research University (DRU). In 1993, he moved to West Virginia University as an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, a Carnegie Research University with High Research Activity (RU/H). Due to a burning desire to promote academic studies at a Historically Black College/University, he joined the Department of Civil Engineering at Southern University and A & M College-Baton Rouge in January 1998 as a professor. From 2007 to the present, he received nearly one million dollars from NSF to coordinate Grant Writing workshops for approximately 300 engineering and computer science faculty from US Minority serving Institutions.

As an administrator, Dr. Carriere has experience in program development and administration. He was Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering for over ten years at Southern University Baton Rouge.

He served in that position until August 2008.

In 2000, he was appointed as the DOE Massie Chair of Excellence Professor by the U.S. Department of Energy, charged with providing a focal point for all environmental research for Southern University. From March 2003 to August 2008, he was appointed as the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs. From August 2004 to August 2005, he worked at the National Science Foundation as Program Director in both Divisions of Undergraduate Education and Engineering Education and Centers.

In 2006, he served as the Program Chair for the American Society for Engineering Education-Gulf Southwest Conference and the Steering Planning Committee Chair for the FEMA/HBCUs Conference Region 6.

He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and many other professional organizations.

From August 2008 to December 2016, he was appointed as the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering.

Dr. Patrick Carriere is currently the Dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering and has served in that position since January 1, 2017.

S. Keith Hargrove, Ph.D., CMfgE, PE, serves as the Dean of the College of Engineering at Tennessee State University (TSU). He previously served as Chairperson of the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Information Engineering in the Clarence Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Hargrove received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from TSU, MS from the Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, MO. as a GEM (National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Science and Engineering) Fellow, and the Ph.D. from the University of Iowa as a CIC (Committee on Institutional Cooperation) Fellow. Dr. Hargrove was a Boeing Welliver Faculty Fellow in 2008 and a Harvard Fellow for 2005-2006 with the Division of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Harvard University.

He served as Assistant to the Dean and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University and has worked for General Electric, Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories, NIST, Oak Ridge Laboratories, and General Motors. Dr. Hargrove has conducted research projects with Sikorsky Aircraft, Boeing, US Navy (NAVSEA), NASA, and the US Army, in systems engineering, design, cyber-security, and manufacturing. He is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer, an Associate Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Institute of Industrial Engineers, ASEE, and the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers.

His current research interests are in virtual and augmented reality, cyber-physical systems, advanced manufacturing systems, systems engineering and management, and minority engineering education. Dr. Hargrove is a Founding Board member of STEM Preparatory Academy Charter School in Nashville, TN, Vice-Chair of the Board for Smithson Craighead Academy, and serves on the advisory STEM board of Stratford STEM Magnet High School. He was recognized as a 2017 Inspiring Leaders in STEM Award

by Insight Publications and is the author of “Navigating Academia: A Guide for Women

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She is the Committee Chair for Leading Inspired Females in Technology (LIFT) Recognition and Retention and Advocacy Council. Its mission is to create an environment where women can achieve extraordinary outcomes by bringing their authentic selves to work every day. As the Engineering African American Advocacy Council Development Programs Chair, she is instrumental in leading the team to develop the STEM pipeline for executive talent. Odetta also serves as RTX Board of Directors member for Advancing Minorities’ Interests in Engineering (AMIE).

Her commitment drove her to co-found a woman-owned consortium whose vision is to accelerate women in STEM, WeTECH Rocks. She continues to push the DEI journey through her engagement with other small businesses and community activities. In addition, Odetta will be recognized with the 2021 Diversity Leadership Award by the Women of Color STEM Conference.

Odetta attended the US Naval Academy for two years with aspirations of becoming an astronaut. Due to an unexpected illness, purpose provided a dream deferred, and Odetta obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University.

Odetta received her MBA from Jackson State University and a Master of Science in Organization Development from Pepperdine University. Though life offered her an unexpected detour, Odetta believes things worked out not only for her good but also provided her the ability to be a light to those she faithfully serves.

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STACEY E. BROWN, PMP CHIEF, PLANNING AND POLICY DIVISION, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REGIONAL INTEGRATION TEAM, SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION REGIONAL INTEGRATION TEAM, DIRECTORATE OF CIVIL WORKS; HEADQUARTERS, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Ms. Stacey E. Brown is the Chief of Planning and Policy for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with responsibility for Deputy Chief of the Civil Works Programs Integration Division with responsibility for ensuring that plans and investigations undertaken within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are soundly conceived, formulated to the proper scale and scope and are responsive to the various legislative and executive authorities governing restoration, conservation, and development of the nation’s water and related land resources.

Previous positions held by Ms. Brown include, Deputy Chief of the Programs Integration Division, where she directed and controlled activities in the development, defense, and execution of the total Civil Works budget program in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a nine-month detail to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works where she served as a Senior Policy Advisor. Prior to her detail, Ms. Brown served for ten years as the Civil Deputy for the South Atlantic Division Regional Integration Team (SAD-RIT), responsible for executing and implementing all Civil Works projects within the southeastern United States.

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to Headquarters. Ms. Brown began her Headquarters career in 2005 as a Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison prior to becoming the Deputy Chief of the South Atlantic Division Regional Integration Team in 2008.

Although Ms. Brown began her career as a Junior Engineer in Training and has spent the majority of her career in the Planning discipline, she has also worked in the Engineering (H&H), Construction, Operations, and Program/ Project Management disciplines. She has managed and provided supervisory oversight for a variety of specifically authorized Congressional studies as well as Continuing Authorities Program studies, having managed the Continuing Authorities Program for ten years in 2 different districts.

Ms. Brown has a BS degree in Civil Engineering, a BA degree in English, and a Minor in Engineering Management from Tufts University. Ms. Brown is a Certified Project Management Professional and was awarded the 2017 Women of Color Award for Career Achievement in Government.

J.T. (TED) CHILDS, JR. PRINCIPAL, TED CHILDS LLC

In August 2006, J.T. (Ted) Childs, Jr. retired from IBM after a distinguished 39-year career as a member of their corporate Human Resources team. Upon retiring, he founded Ted Childs®, LLC. In 2006, Working Mother Media announced The Ted Childs Life / Work Excellence Award to be given annually to the individual who, by their distinctive performance, has contributed to the field of Life / Work in the business community.

In 2009, Ted delivered the keynote address for the Danish Institute for Human Rights Awards Ceremony in Denmark; and one of the two keynotes at

the Third European Community Equality Summit in Stockholm, Sweden.

In May of 2014, Ted was inducted into the HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest AfricanAmerican video, oral history collection.

In May 2017, Ted was recognized at the 25th Anniversary Tanenbaum Annual Awards Gala with the Inspiration Award, recognizing his support of Tanenbaum and their work in addressing religious diversity in the workplace.

Ted is a member of The National Academy of Human Resources in 2001; has received Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degrees from Pace University (2001), West Virginia State University (2003), and Our Lady of the Elms College (2005). Ted holds life memberships in the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, The National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the NAACP, and the Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society.

DR. ROBIN N. COGER DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, AND A PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL, AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Robin N. Coger is the Dean of the College of Engineering, and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) in Greensboro, NC (www.ncat.edu/ coe). Dr. Robin Coger earned her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and her Master of Science and Doctoral degrees from the University of California – Berkeley -- all in mechanical engineering. She completed her post-doctoral research at Harvard Medical School in Boston, followed by serving as a dedicated professor, researcher, center director, and administrator at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for over 15 years. In 2011, Dr. Coger joined N.C. A&T as the Dean of the College of Engineering, and eight years later, she is still excited about the accomplishments

DR. EUGENE M. DELOATCH FULL PROFESSOR AND DEAN EMERITUS, CLARENCE M. MITCHELL, JR. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

in the country. He has a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering (E.E.) from Tougaloo College and Lafayette College, respectively. He also holds a Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the New York Polytechnic University. In recognition of his many years of effective service to engineering education, Dr. DeLoatch has been awarded Honorary Doctorates by Lafayette College (1984), Binghamton University (2004), and Tougaloo College (2017).

Dr. DeLoatch became the first African American to serve as President of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), the world’s most prestigious engineering education organization, during the ASEE’s 2002-2003 activity year. He is a Life Member and Fellow of the Society, which was founded in 1893.

Of his most cherished recognitions, Dr. DeLoatch lists the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year Award, the 2016 Tau Beta Pi Distinguished Alumnus Award, the 2015 AMIE Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2014 ABET Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity. In 2017, Dr. DeLoatch became a 2017 National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee. In 2019, he was selected as one of the inaugural recipients of the NSBE/BMAC Legacy Achievement Award at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum - (National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Baltimore Metropolitan Area Chapter (BMAC).

DR. TYRONE D. TABORN Prior to beginning his service as Professor and Inaugural Dean of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering at Morgan State University (1984–2016), Dr. Eugene M. DeLoatch completed twenty-four years of affiliation with Howard University in Washington, D.C. During his last nine years at Howard, he led a department that granted baccalaureate degrees to more African American engineers than any school

PUBLISHER, CHAIRMAN, AND CEO, CAREER COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

Career Communications Group (CCG) is a minority-owned media services company, which connects top technology talent to employers that have the potential to fulfill their career goals. Over more than a quarter of a century, CCG has built strong, lasting partnerships with America’s top companies, government agencies, and educational institutions through its magazines, the

internet, and conferences that promote the achievements of minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Taborn is founder of the Foundation for Educational Development which aims to raise awareness of technology literacy in minority communities across America.

The foundation’s programs – Black Family Technology Awareness Week, La Familia Technology Awareness Week, and the Native American Family Technology Journey – aim to bring families into the digital age through computer literacy workshops.

His current and past board affiliations include Women Legislators of Maryland Foundation Inc., Baltimore Partners for Enhanced Learning, Maryland Black Caucus Foundation Inc., Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE), and the Granville Academy. He is also a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and the State’s Legislative Black Caucus honored Taborn with a 2008 Living History Award in Engineering, Science, and Innovation. Taborn was recognized for outstanding contributions to his field and the State of Maryland. He was one of three individuals to receive the award.

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and innovations of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the College.

Dr. Coger is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. She is also a Board member of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, the Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering organization, and FIRST – an organization founded to inspire the interest and participation of young people in engineering, science, and technology.

Aligned with her understanding of the importance of sharing best practices and concepts among engineering educators, Dr. Coger is also a member of the editorial board of the American Society of Engineering Education publication PRISM.

Taborn holds honorary degrees from Morgan State University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and a Bachelor of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University.

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SCIENCE ADVANCES WHEN EVERYONE CAN Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion extends to our employees, communities and systems of healthcare: • We announced a $2.5 million commitment over a two-and-a-half-year

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• As part of our 3UP goals, we are committed to increasing our representation of multicultural talent at the supervisory and managerial level to at least 23 percent by 2023 – an increase of 3 percentage points from our prior goals.

• For more than 15 years, our Close the Gap initiative has focused on eliminating barriers to care based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation to help all patients live better lives.

• Our employees are required to take unconscious bias training and we are introducing new programs and tools to help our leaders further demonstrate inclusive behaviors.

• With seven chapters, our BRIDGE employee resource group is a network of employees dedicated to positively influencing the recruiting, development and retention of Black employees and improving the healthcare of ethnically diverse patient populations.

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CONTACTS: Veronica L. Nelson Executive Director, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) 5200 Perring Parkway Baltimore, Maryland 21251 Email: Executive_Director@ amiepartnerships.org Patricia Burgess Office Manager, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) 5200 Perring Parkway Baltimore, Maryland 21251 Office: 443-885-3077 Email: patricia.burgess@morgan.edu