September 25-27, 2022 HORIZONSENGINEERING’SEXPANDING ANNUALCONFERENCE2022 Through PartnershipsSustainablewithHBCUs PROUD SPONSORS Abbott • Apple • Google • IBM Corporation • Lockheed Martin Corporation • Microsoft Corporation The Boeing Company • Boston Scientific Corporation • Capital One • Leidos • Raytheon Technologies General Dynamics Information Technology • General Motors Company • The MITRE Corporation • NetApp Northrop Grumman Corporation • Qurate Retail Group • Siemens Corporation Career Communications Group • Corning Incorporated Hosted by Tennessee State University
“As we celebrate the 30th birthday of NetApp in 2022, we recognize that our success has been built on a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creation of opportunity.” Greg Keller, VP Engineering at NetApp and AMIE Board Member We’re a companykeepscompanygreatthatgreat NetApp is proud to be recognized as a Top Supporter of HBCU engineering schools US Black Engineer Magazine, May 2022 ©️ 2022 NetApp, Inc. All rights reserved. NETAPP, the NETAPP logo, and the marks listed at http://www.netapp.com/TM are trademarks of NetApp, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Consider joining our team netapp.com/careers
AMIE is the premier organization that develops industry, government and university partnerships to achieve diversity in the engineering workforce.
• 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
As a coalition of Industry, Government Agencies and the ABET accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Engineering Schools, AMIE is committed to:
Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) is a catalyst that forges Industry/ Government/Academic partnerships that support programs to advance minorities interest in engineering.
• Promoting and encouraging minority students to pursue engineering degrees
• 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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PROVIDE YOUR INPUT. By getting to know the incredible talent and capabilities of our HBCUs and understanding our recent accomplishments and exciting new innovation initiatives, I am confident you will see the immense opportunity in front of us all to address workforce diversity and make a sustained difference for our country.
For many of us this is our first face-to-face conference since the pandemic. Let’s take advantage of this opportunity to engage. For those of you here for the first time, welcome and I look forward to meeting you in person. For our returning attendees, thank you for your continued support.
Our 2022 conference theme is “Expanding Engineering Horizon’s Through Sustainable Partnerships with HBCUs”. We believe by working together we can advance AMIE to the next level of partnership and strategic engagement. AMIE is committed to developing strategies that will increase workforce diversity for the mutual benefit of our AMIE institutions, the students, member corporations and government agencies. Therefore, we are utilizing this conference as an opportunity to bring together all stakeholders that will further enhance our vision and mission and prioritize our key strategic
On behalf of the AMIE Board of Directors, industry, government and academic partners, I want to personally welcome you to our 29th Annual Conference and extend my thanks and appreciation to our host university, Tennessee State University.
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Twenty-nine years ago, key leaders from Corporate and Governmental Communities, who had a vested interest in ABET accredited HBCU Engineering Schools, sat down with several HBCU’s Leaders and developed key strategies that would enhance their engineering programs. These stakeholders challenged the status quo and looked beyond the traditional methods of recruitment, hiring programs and activities. They focused their efforts on long term measures that provide innovative academic programs of excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to attract and graduate a greater number of minorities and women in engineering. AMIE was formed to fulfill this mission. To that end, AMIE’s goal is to expand corporate, government, and academic partnerships to implement and support programs geared toward supporting underrepresented minority students in engineering careers.
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Over 29 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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like to thank our conference sponsors, Tennessee State University and the members of the 2022 Annual Conference Planning Committee. This year’s 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 2022 AMIE
Welcome to the 29th Annual Conference of Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) hosted by Tennessee State University. Our Annual Conference will again feature prominent speakers and inspiring panel discussions focused on “Expanding Engineering Horizon’s Through Sustainable Partnerships with HBCUs”.
will be an innovative and interactive 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
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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 Thisengineering.year’sconference
JOHN COOPER MAYOR OF NASHVILLE
Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) is an innovative and interactive 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. This Annual Conference features prominent speakers and inspiring panel discussions focused on expanding Engineering’s Horizons Through Sustainable Partnerships with HBCUs.
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GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR OF NASHVILLE
On behalf of the people of Nashville, best wishes for an engaging and meaningful conference.
I am pleased you are holding your conference here in Nashville. And I hope you will have an opportunity to experience and enjoy the many sights, sounds, and tastes that Nashville has to offer in and around the city. No matter where you go or what you do, I’m sure your stay will be enjoyable because of the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the Nashvillians who have given our city a world-renowned reputation for hospitality. Above all, I hope you enjoy your stay and will pay us another visit in the future!
MayorJohnSincerely,CooperofNashville
As the Mayor of Nashville, I am pleased to welcome you to our city!
Dear AMIE Conference Attendees:
Thesuccess.goal of this event is to encourage dialogue about the importance of engineering careers for women and minorities. The need to diversify the engineering profession has been emphasized and well documented. The AMIE conference supports efforts to increase the gender and racial diversity in colleges of engineering and in the engineering workforce.
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Welcome to the campus of Tennessee State University in this beautiful city of Nashville! Welcome to the Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) Conference. The university recently celebrated its 110th anniversary, and for the Spring commencement we welcomed the Honorable Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States as the keynote speaker this year. This conference is an excellent opportunity for engineering professionals from across the country to come together and share their ideas on how to improve the representation of women and minorities in the field. We are very excited to host this year’s historic conference in “Music City” Nashville. As we continue to set the standard of excellence, we are sure this event will be a resounding
As you enjoy the various activities that are being held at Tennessee State University, please know that the university will provide you with an unforgettable experience. Here, you will also be able to connect with other like-minded individuals from across the country. The full schedule of the conference has been released, and I hope that you will take advantage of all the activities that are planned for you.
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After the COVID-19 pandemic, it is the first time we can meet again in person. The theme of the 2022 AMIE conference is “Expanding Engineering’s Horizons through Sustainable Partnerships with HBCUs”. It is a very important event among HBCUs to discuss opportunity and to expand engineering’s horizons through this conference. It is our responsibility to collaborate with corporation, government, academic institutions, and implement various programs to attract, educate, graduate underrepresented minority students in engineering careers.
Dear AMIE 2022 Conference Participants:
This conference will feature prominent speakers, roundtable discussion, and AMIE design challenges. It will be held on September 25 & 26 at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and September 27 on the main campus at Tennessee State University. Our vision is to endeavor this conference to be informative and valuable to all participants. During your visiting to the campus, you will have a chance to witness how your support for AMIE is influencing and promoting the engineering profession among minority students and fostering more minority students in the engineering field.
I am so appreciative to each organization to work together in ensuring this conference success. Welcome to Tennessee State University, and I hope that you will enjoy your stay.
LIN LI, PH.D., P.E. INTERIM DEAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Interim Dean, College of Engineering Tennessee State University
GREETINGS FROM THE INTERIM DEAN OF TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
It is my honor and privilege to join our faculty, staff, and students here at the College of Engineering, Tennessee State University, in welcoming you to Nashville, Tennessee and Tennessee State University. We are so delighted to serve as your host institution for this year’s Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) conference.
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10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
THE NEW NORMAL AND BEYOND
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES
SPEAKER: Mayon Neal, Executive Director Strategy – Interiors, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon Technologies
September 25-27, 2022ANNUALCONFERENCE2022
Senior Manager, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, NetApp
Rhom Erskine, Vice President, Global Diversity and Inclusion, Lockheed Martin Corporation Valecia Maclin, General Manager, Strategic Cloud Solutions, Microsoft Derek McGowan, DEI Strategic Partnership Manager, Google
MODERATOR: Dean Joyce Shirazi, School of Engineering and Technology, Hampton University PANELISTS: HBCU Deans of Engineering
DEAN’S ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: POST PANDEMIC CHALLENGES –
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th (GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT)
Welcome Desira Stearns, Strategic Diversity Outreach Director, Leidos
Welcome Gary M. Schneider, Chair, AMIE Board of Directors and Vice President, Strategic Partnerships GSIs, WW Ecosystems, IBM Corporation
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Dr. Lin Li, Interim Dean, College of Engineering, Tennessee State University
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, Ph.D., JD, CPA, President, Tennessee State University
Senior Manager, Strategic Alliances, Talent Acquisition, Abbott Juanita Dawson, Director, Digital Technologies, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Raytheon Technologies
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th (GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT)
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OPENING RECEPTION SPONSORED BY LEIDOS
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM OPENING SESSION
5:10 PM – 5:30 PM AMIE BUSINESS MEETING
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM HBCU ENGINEERING IN ACTION
FIRESIDE CHAT: THRIVE WHILE BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE
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MODERATOR: Desira Stearns, Strategic Diversity Outreach Director, Leidos PANELISTS: HBCU Students from Florida A&M University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University and the University of the District of Columbia
Kenneth McKee, Director, Human Resources, Boston Scientific Anthony Jones, Manager, Software Engineering, Qurate Retail Group Nicole Gilmore, Director of Leadership and Management Development, The MITRE Corporation
MODERATOR: Gary M. Schneider, Chair, AMIE Board of Directors and Vice President, Strategic Partnerships GSIs, WW Ecosystems, IBM Corporation
Florida A&M University, 2nd Place Tuskegee University, 3rd Place
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Reginald E. Humphrey, Director of DEI Partnerships, Global Diversity Group, General Motors Justina Nixon-Saintil, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG, IBM Corporation
2022 AMIE DESIGN CHALLENGE PRESENTATIONS
Chair, AMIE Board of Directors and Vice President, Strategic Partnerships GSIs, WW Ecosystems, IBM Corporation
Dr.PANELISTS:UrsulaChristian, Divisional Vice President, Product Development, Hematology/Core Dx, Abbott
Dr. Tracie Ellis, Inclusion and Diversity, External Partnerships, Apple Ann-Marie France, Department Head, Business Process Innovation Department, The MITRE Corporation
Kimberly Hall, Vice President, Enterprise Portfolio Delivery, Tech Chief of Staff & AXT, Capital One Jacklyn Mitchell Wynn, Vice President, Strategic Programs, Federal Health Division, General Dynamics Information Technology
DavidPANELISTS:Canada, Director Business Operations, Boeing Global Services, The Boeing Company
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS: ENGINEERING FOR THE NEW FRONTIER
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM DEAN’S RECEPTION AND INDUSTRY SHOWCASE SPONSORED BY MICROSOFT
Welcome Valecia Maclin, General Manager, Strategic Cloud Solutions, Microsoft
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
2:30 PM –3:30 PM
Dr. Arturo Pizano, Program Manager, University Relations, Siemens Aparna Prabhakar, Vice President of Ecosystems, IBM Quantum Systems, IBM Corporation
4:30 PM – 5:10 PM
MODERATOR: Terrell Reid, Corporate Program Manager, Supplier Diversity, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Veronica L. Nelson, Executive Director, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering
Remarks Dr. Lin Li, Interim Dean, College of Engineering, Tennessee State University
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th (TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY CAPITAL ONE
Welcome Dr. Nathan R. Brooks, Senior Technical Fellow, The Boeing Company
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM BUS TRANSPORT TO TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
Dean, Faculty, Staff and Students, College of Engineering, Tennessee State University
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM DEAN’S COUNCIL MEETING (DEANS ONLY)
Welcome Dr. Lin Li, Interim Dean, College of Engineering, Tennessee State University College of Engineering Research and Academic Overview
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM RECEPTION AND SILENT AUCTION
Welcome Dr. Robbie K. Melton, Ph.D., Acting Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Tennessee State University Speaker
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AMIE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONLY)
Terrance Bowman, Director, Campus Recruiting, Capital One
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Dr. Quincy Quick, Ph.D., Chief Research Officer and Interim Assistant Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs Faculty, College of Engineering, Tennessee State University
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM BUS TRANSPORT TO GAYLORD RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM GENERAL SESSION
Keynote Speaker Theodore (Ted) Colbert III, Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, The Boeing Company, 2022 Black Engineer of the Year
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th (GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GALA SPONSORED BY THE BOEING COMPANY
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Dr. Lin Li, Interim Dean, College of Engineering, Tennessee State University
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GENERAL SESSION AND TOURS
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.
OUR CONFERENCE SPONSORS whose financial and in-kind contributions helped to make the conference possible.
WOULD LIKE TO THANK
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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).
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THE 2022 AMIE ANNUAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE . This year’s conference and celebration would not be possible without their hard work, passion and dedication.
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was president and chief executive officer of Global Services with responsibility for leading Boeing’s aerospace services development and delivery model for commercial, government and aviation industry customers worldwide, focused on global supply chain and parts distribution, aircraft modifications and maintenance, digital solutions, aftermarket engineering, analytics and training.
Before his role as CIO, he led the Information Technology Infrastructure organization. He was responsible for developing and maintaining the enterprise’s network, computing, server, storage, collaboration and infrastructure solutions. Before that, he led the IT Business Systems organization, where he managed the computing application systems that support Boeing Finance, Human Resources, Corporate and Commercial Capital business units, as well as the company’s internal systems.
In 2022, The Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) named Colbert Black Engineer of the Year, the organization’s top honor. Colbert’s additional notable accomplishments include receiving the 2021 Capital CIO of the Year ORBIE award for leadership; recognition as one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America by Savoy magazine in 2020 and 2021; becoming the first recipient of the Fisher Center prize for Excellence in Driving Transformation from the Fisher Center For Business Analytics at Berkeley; winning the 2018 Forbes CIO Innovation Award; recognition as one of the Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America by Black Enterprise magazine in 2017; 2017 Morehouse College Bennie Leadership Award for Excellence in Business; recognition as the 2016 National Society of Black Engineers Golden Torch Legacy Award winner; recognition as the HMG Strategy 2016 CIO of the Year; and, being named a 2015 Ebony Power 100 Colberthonoree.completed the Dual Degree Engineering Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Morehouse College with a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering and interdisciplinary science.
Before joining Boeing in 2009, Colbert was senior vice president of Enterprise Architecture at Citigroup. Before that, he spent 11 years in Ford Motor Company’s Information Technology organization, where he held roles with increasing responsibility in program management, infrastructure engineering and operations, application development, portfolio management and process reengineering.
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Before that role, Colbert was chief information officer and senior vice president of Information Technology & Data Analytics. In this role, he led all aspects of information technology, information security, data and analytics. He also supported the growth of Boeing’s business through IT- and analytics-related revenuegenerating programs.
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover serves as President of Tennessee State University. She previously served as Dean of the College of Business at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. She led the College of Business throughout the accreditation process and spearheaded the implementation of the nation’s first Ph.D. in Business at an HBCU. Dr. Glover received her Ph.D. in Business from George Washington University. She completed her Law Degree from Georgetown University. She is a certified public accountant, an attorney and is one of two African American women to hold the Ph.D.-CPA-JD combination in the nation.
2022 BLACK ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
DR. GLENDA BASKIN GLOVER, PH.D., JD, CPA
Ted Colbert is executive vice president of The Boeing Company and president and chief executive officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, which provides solutions worldwide for defense, government, space, intelligence, and security customers. Beyond the United States, Defense, Space & Security has significant operations in Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. Colbert is a member of Boeing’s Executive Previously,Council.Colbert
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Colbert is a member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) and serves on the board of directors of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Advisory Board, and New Leaders, where he serves as board chair. Additionally, he completed two terms on the Georgia Tech President’s Advisory Board. Colbert is also a non-executive board member of Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOEING DEFENSE, SPACE & SECURITY, THE BOEING COMPANY
Before joining Jackson State University, Dr. Glover served as Chairperson of the Department of Accounting at Howard University. Her past employment includes positions as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of an engineering firm, a tax manager at a major public utility company, and an accountant with a Big-Four CPA firm. Dr. Glover has been a board member of three publicly traded corporations, including
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Dr. Robbie K. Melton serves as Acting Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs of Tennessee State University. She previously served as Associate Vice President – SMART Global Technology Innovation Strategies and Dean of Graduate School at Tennessee State University. Prior to that, Dr. Melton served for ten years as the Associate Vice Chancellor of Mobilization Emerging Technology for the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and ten years as the child administrator responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of the Tennessee Board of Regents System-Wide Regents Online Campus Collaborative (ROCC): Regents Online Degree Programs (RODP) and Regents Online Continuing Education (ROCE). Dr. Melton received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.
He was recognized as the Peter G. Hoadley Award for Outstanding Engineering Educator in 2021, ASCE Nashville Branch Outstanding Engineering Educator in 2021, HEADWAE Award in the State of Mississippi in 2018, and Richard S. Ladd ASTM Standards Development Award in 2012. He received twice Platinum level of Research Award Recipients of over $1M at TSU, Faculty Excellence Award and High Grant Award Winner at Jackson State University. He is vice chair of the TRB AFP40 committee, chair of the ASTM D18.14 committee, and member of ASCE geoenvironmental and erosion technical committees. He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering and the Journal of ASTM International.
DR. ROBBIE K. MELTON, PH.D.
Dr. Melton has acquired a new distinction as an “App-ologist” due to her study of the pedagogy teaching with mobile apps and her curation of mobile apps for all education spectrums. She serves as Teacher Technology Curriculum Designer for ‘Training- the Trainers’ for the Malawi Child Friendly – Gender Responsive UN-UNICEF Project. Dr. Melton is the winner of numerous international technology awards, including the 2019 Hall of Fame - United States Distance Learning Association, 2016 MERLOT Technology Distinguished Leadership Award, 2014 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers Award, 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator, WCET 2012 Technology WOW Teaching Award.
DR. LIN LI
His expertise is in innovative levee testing and protection, bio-mediated ground improvement, sustainable infrastructure and geo-environmental areas. He is recognized as a leading expert in the research field. He chairs and speaks at international conferences on those subjects and has published five books and book chapters and over 150 heavily cited referred journal papers. He has served as the PI or Co-PI on over 30 sponsored research projects representing over $9M from NSF, US HUD, US DHS, US Army Corps of Engineers, US DOT, Mississippi DOT, Tennessee DOT, and FHWA. He has advised 16 doctoral students, 15 master’s degree students, 15 visiting scholars, three postdoctoral, and many research assistants.
Dr. Lin Li serves as interim Dean of the College of Engineering at Tennessee State University (TSU). He previously served as Department Head of Civil and Architectural Engineering, TSU and as Assistant, Associate and Full Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. Dr. Li received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a PE of three states and a Fellow of ASCE.
INTERIM DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
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Dr. Quincy Quick serves as Chief Research Officer and Interim Assistant Vice President of Research and Sponsored Programs of Tennessee State University. He is a Professor of biological sciences. Dr. Quick received his Ph.D. in Cell/Molecular Biology and Neuroscience from New Mexico State University. He conducted his Post-doc at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, and the University of Toronto.
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Dr. Quick has served as co-program director of the TSU-NERVE program, a NINDS BP-ENDURE (NIH) funded initiative that seeks to increase the number of students that earn PhDs in neuroscience. Dr. Quick has mentored more than 90 students through his participation as a faculty member and/or coordinator for NIH and NSF developmental training grant programs (RISE, MARC, NIMH-COR, HBCU-UP, the Meharry Vanderbilt TSU Cancer Partnership Alliance U54 program). Prior to his appointment at Tennessee State University, Quick was the E.E. Just Endowed Professor of Biology at Grambling State University and served as a faculty member in the Department of Natural Sciences at Southern University in New Orleans.
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Dr. Glover has published over 100 referred articles and papers. She is regarded as one of the nation’s experts on corporate governance. She is a member of several professional, civic, and non-profit organizations and recipient of numerous awards and honors.
Prior to joining Abbott, Ursula held several positions at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and Motorola. She has product development and system integration experience in three different industries: aerospace and defense, telecommunications and in vitro diagnostics.
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2006, he was appointed Worldwide Director of Field Technical Presales and Sales Enablement for Information Management. He was responsible for the Field Technical IM community and overall sales training for all IBM seller communities on the IM portfolio.
Reggie began his career journey in 1995 as a Production Supervisor at the Moraine Assembly Center in Moraine, OH. In 1998, he relocated to the Detroit metro area. He has since worked in several operational
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He is currently Vice President of Strategic Partnership GSIs for IBM Worldwide Ecosystems. He is responsible for strategic relationships and driving revenue growth of IBM technology to and with IBM’s top global systems integrator partners.
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In March 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
Ursula is passionate about developing and mentoring the next generation of engineers and championing employee organizations within Abbott, including Women in STEM, the Black Business Network, the Asian Leadership and Cultural Network and the Scientific Governing Board.
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.
Among her many accomplishments are earning an Abbott President’s Award, being named Women in STEM — Technology All-Star and Black Engineer of the Year — Modern Day Technology Leader.
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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, he held positions with progressively increased responsibility in 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 advertising. The company won the Canadian Venture Fair as the best investment opportunity in 2000. Key clients include Wal-Mart Canada and Wendy’s Corporation.
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In February 2010, Mr. Schneider accepted the CTO & Vice President of Technical Leadership role for IBM’s Growth Markets Unit, based in Shanghai, China, responsible for driving technical sales, innovation, and technical & professional skills development across the eight growth market regions.
He returned to the US in 2015 as Global Vice President of Technical Sales for IBM Global Markets. In this role, he led a global community of over 1000 professional IT Architects covering IBM’s top enterprise clients.
Ursula is a published author and avid sports fan. Ursula enjoys spending time with her adult children, hiking and ministry when she is not working.
Ursula is Divisional Vice President Product Development, Hematology / Core Diagnostics with Abbott in Santa Clara, California. In this role, she leads a team of engineers and scientists in the research, design, development, integration and verification of diagnostic products for global hematology. Ursula joined Abbott in 2017 as Director Systems Engineering Immunoassay/Clinical Chemistry (IA/CC) / Core Diagnostics. Before her current role, she was Senior Director Systems Development IA/CC.
In April 2001, he returned to IBM US, named Worldwide Director of Channel Development. He was responsible for worldwide strategic alliances and technical enablement for IBM’s Information Management (IM) division under the IBM Software Group.
Reggie Humphrey serves as the Director of DEI Partnerships in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He is responsible for increasing the collective impact of GM’s inclusion initiatives across the enterprise and cultivating external partnerships that will further the company’s commitments to develop a diverse talent pipeline and reduce societal inequities. Before this role, Reggie led the growth and development of GM’s supply chain inclusion efforts for many years, driving innovative programs and high-value partnerships.
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Jacklyn Mitchell Wynn is Vice President of Strategic Programs for the Federal Health Division at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). In this role, she helps to build GDIT’s capabilities focused on innovative and agile mission delivery across federal health agencies.
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The CSR programs Justina manages enable IBM and its employees to transform their altruism into reality. Some of these resources, such as IBM Service Corps, rely on skilled employee volunteerism to foster community success and well-being; they demonstrate the power of technology when combined with humanity. Other initiatives she leads, such as P-TECH, SkillsBuild, Academic Initiatives, and Skills Academy, use multi-sector partnerships to help create more inclusive and innovative schools and workforce. She also leads the IBM Sustainability Accelerator which leverages IBM technologies and expertise to mitigate the effects of climate change in vulnerable communities.
Previously, as director of CSR at Verizon, Justina created and led programs to make education more inclusive. She brokered partnerships with community organizations to help bring innovative resources and experiences to under-resourced students in hundreds of schools. Justina was also the liaison to President Obama’s White House Office of Science and Technology, U.S. Departments of the Interior and US Department of Education in support of Verizon’s ConnectEd commitment. Earlier in her career, she was an Engineer for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Kimberly Hall is Vice President for Enterprise Portfolio Delivery within Capital One’s Tech Chief of Staff & Associate Experience Technology organization. Ms. Hall leads the delivery of critical enterprise initiatives, including Tech Transformation 2.0 (the Enterprise Tech Backlog), which is the central process to intake, refine intent, and distribute work for the Central Tech teams and our Enterprise Tech Workforce & Leadership Development Team. These are critical initiatives within Capital One and directly impact how we manage and deliver on the technology imperatives; and how we grow and invest in our associates.
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VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ESG, IBM CORPORATION
In addition to Reggie’s core responsibilities, he serves as a voluntary board member for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and as the Advisory Board Chair for the Tuck Diverse Business Executive Education Programs at Dartmouth College.
As IBM’s Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) focal point, she spearheads corporate practices that underpin the company’s tradition of uncompromising ethics and transparency in its operations and environmental footprint. Justina communicates these ideals by spearheading the company’s annual ESG report and articulating the company’s “Good Tech” narrative to stakeholders, including investors.
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Ms. Hall brings her experience in both the public and private sector, delivering technology solutions and driving results through transformation, portfolio management and continuous improvement initiatives. Before joining Capital One, Ms. Hall was previously Vice President and Head of the Technology Transformation Office for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She was responsible for implementing a new technology strategy focused on technology investments, talent and innovation throughout the bank.
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She is also a recent member of the NASA Board, the National Advisory Committee appointed by Senator Bill Nelson.
and strategic planning roles within multiple organizations including Order Fulfillment, Logistics, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Global Business Solutions.
Justina, an Aspen Institute First Mover Fellow, earned her Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and her Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
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Reggie holds a B.S. in Finance from Alabama A&M University and an M.S.A. from Central Michigan University.
As IBM Vice President and head of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, Justina Nixon-Saintil drives strategic, socially responsible programmatic investments that enable IBM’s technology and talent to address some of society’s biggest challenges worldwide.
Previously, she served as a Vice President of one of seven federally funded research and development centers that the MITRE Corporation operates, leading healthcare initiatives in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Military Health. She is a committed advocate with a strong community track record for diversity, equity and access.
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Mayon counts his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University (formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute) in Flint, Michigan, as the springboard to all the opportunities he has enjoyed throughout his 20+ year career.
Recently, Mayon was awarded the Executive Sponsor of the Year by the Collins’ African American Enterprise Board, a forum created to be a resource to all African Americans and other interested parties within Collins. Mayon counts giving back and helping others as his most significant accomplishment over his over two decades in aerospace.
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Cora is a Deputy Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) board member.
As a doctoral candidate in the School of Information Systems and Technology at Claremont Graduate University, Ms. Dawson’s research focuses on privacy, cyber security, compliance and interoperability of information systems.
Ms. Dawson is an active board member of Claremont Graduate University Board of Trustees, Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles, AARP Executive Council, California State University Dominguez Hills Computer Science Advisory Board and The Inland Valley Newspaper Advisory Board. Other Civic boards include Junior League (Riverside), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (Orange County), The Links Incorporated (Claremont), and Top Ladies of Distinction Incorporated (Inglewood).
Cora holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Trinity College.
Mayon B. Neal, Jr is currently the Executive Director of Strategy - Interiors within Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies Corp. (NYSE: RTX). Mayon leads the development, evaluation, and implementation of long-term business strategies for the Interiors business unit for its over 10,000 employees. Mayon is a results-oriented leader who ensures those results meet stakeholder needs.
Terrance Bowman is the Director of Diversity Campus Recruiting for Capital One. He is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the campus diversity recruiting function across the enterprise. His team focuses on attracting top talent from HBCUs and HSIs, national partnerships and conferences, and early engagement programs and events. Terrance is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) and a graduate of the University of Delaware (Bachelor of Electrical Engineering) and Widener University (MBA).
Cora began her career with Abbott as a Search Consultant. As a Search Consultant, Cora supported commercial sourcing for all businesses in the US. She built strong alliances with her business partners and external organizations. She later became the Manager of Commercial Sourcing. After four years, Cora moved to Diversity Recruitment. In that role, she strengthened the Abbott brand within diverse communities by developing strategic marketing programs.
Ms. Dawson holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Grambling State University, a master’s degree in information systems and technology from Claremont Graduate University, and an MBA in computer information systems from California State University Dominguez Hills. Her articles have been published as book chapters and for select scholarly conferences. Professional memberships include the IEEE Computer Society, American Medical Informatics Association, and the American Bar Association.
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Juanita Dawson is a Director of Digital Technologies (DT) within Raytheon Intelligence & Space. She provides the vision and leadership for developing and supporting initiatives that are critical to compliance in cyber intelligence, privacy, disaster recovery and business continuity practices in DT. As the principal liaison with key internal and external partners, she ensures that the DT organization’s practices and technologies comply with all applicable local, state, federal, international and industry-specific laws and regulations.
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Cora has been part of the Talent Acquisition team at Abbott for 15 years. She has been a Senior Manager in University Relations since 2013. In 2019, she transitioned from the Global University Relations & Intern Programs group to Strategic Alliances, managing the Abbott Co-op Program and STEM partnerships.
Mayon brings more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience across Collins Aerospace, GE Aircraft Engines and General Motors. These roles include stints in quality, continuous improvement, supply chain, operations, program management and business development.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STRATEGY – INTERIORS, COLLINS AEROSPACE, RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES
Prior to joining Abbott, Cora worked for GE Commercial Finance as a Recruiter. Before joining GE Commercial Finance, she spent over ten years in the search and staff augmentation industry as a recruiting manager supporting the technology industry.
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Valecia Maclin leads the Microsoft Strategic Cloud Solutions with thought leadership for global cloud solutions for governments. Ms. Maclin is a recognized leader in Cybersecurity, having led the most extensive cybersecurity program for the US government, and is a former board director for the DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), National Cybersecurity Alliance, and SAFECode.
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.
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Rhom supports many 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.
Derek McGowan joined the Lockheed Martin team in 2001. Lockheed Martin is a national leader in Global Security, Aerospace, Systems Integration, Training, and Information Technology. Most of Lockheed Martin’s
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GENERAL MANAGER, STRATEGIC CLOUD SOLUTIONS, MICROSOFT
DEREK MCGOWAN
DEI Partnership Manager, primarily responsible for implementing, nurturing and amplifying the Leading Through Equity And Diversity (LEAD) organization’s partnerships. These partners reflect the diversity of communities within Google’s employee population, which are a critical component of Google’s overall DEI strategy. By curating external networking and professional development experiences with partners, Derek supports the retention and progression of Googlers from employee communities. Derek joined Google in March 2021 to lead the newly created Pathways & Partnerships Team. This function is designed to create, steer, and evolve an engagement strategy for our most visible stakeholders across traditionally excluded communities. Derek leads Google’s nationally and globally recognized teams that focus on engagements in programs targeting People with Disabilities (PWDs) Mil Vets, Education and Equity Programs (Tech Exchange, Google In Residence GIR, Faculty in Residence FIR and Technical Program Management). His portfolio also includes HSIs, Native+ and HBCU communities. Derek will drive both internal and external stakeholders to embrace the “One Google’’ approach to partnerships.
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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 Affairs at Harland Clarke Holdings Corporation, where his focus extended internationally, leading the company’s Global Advisory Team. This team functioned as an internal knowledge repository, guiding project teams and individuals to reduce the cultural learning curve during international acquisitions.
Rhom is a consultative senior leader with over 20 years of experience in large, mid-size, 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 his award-winning D&I experience.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and material science from Duke University; a Master of Science degree in the management of technology from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business; and multiple professional certifications including PMP, CISSP, ISSMP, GSLC, ITIL, and Agile SCRUM Master.
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.
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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 is responsible for the management system and effective operations of the BGS business unit.
He continued his career as the Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Strategy, where he led mergers and acquisitions estimated at $2.5 billion and managed critical cybersecurity issues and systems.
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.
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.
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.
Before this role, Derek was the LM Campus Relations Manager. He and his team managed the portfolio that directly impacted branding and securing talent for the multibillion-dollar Corporation. He supported LM’s commitments to campuses and student organizations that impacted recruiting efforts at both regional and national levels. Derek led key meetings with campus Presidents, Deans, Department Chairs, faculty, staff, student organizations and other critical contacts to build LM’s image and brand as the premier Systems Integrator and “Employer of Choice .”Mr. McGowan has worked in the recruiting profession for more than 36 years, which includes seventeen years of diverse Air Force recruiting experience. He received an undergraduate degree from St. Leo University and his Masters’ degree in HR Development from Webster University. Derek is married to the former Deborah Martin of LA, California. They have two adult children and two grandchildren.
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Terrell is Corporate Supplier Diversity Programs Manager at Northrop Grumman Corporation. 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 developed into line and project management leadership roles. In 2017, Terrell joined Northrop Grumman as the East Region Pathways Program Manager for Software and Digital Technology Strategy and Performance.
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.
business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and Federal Government agencies. He was the Program Manager for Higher Education Institutions Global Diversity and Inclusion, where his primary responsibilities included managing the multimillion-dollar portfolio for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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He also drove the implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts in STEM programs, relationship building, student development and recruiting at partnering Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). In this capacity, he was responsible for strengthening partnerships and enhancing the diversity pipeline of technical talent. He ensured knowledge sharing, coordination, communication, assessment and enhancement of LM activities associated with HBCUs and MSIs. Mr. McGowan developed strategic plans for critical internal and external programs while working as a business partner with LM executives, campus leaders, and teams to build a robust, nationally recognized diversity and inclusion strategy. He was instrumental in creating the strategy for leading Lockheed Martin to be named AMIE’s #1 Top Supporter for HBCUs for seven consecutive years. Derek retired from Lockheed Martin after 20 years.
David grew up in a single-parent household in inner-city Baltimore. His mother stressed the importance of a quality education. He was inquisitive and always quick to volunteer to solve problems. He was drawn to science and engineering in elementary school through the Math, Engineering, Science Association (MESA).
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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.
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.
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Jerrell leads the execution and delivery of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy for the Cloud Tech portfolio at Google. He works with leaders to understand their business priorities to develop inclusion plans that enable business goal achievement. Jerrell’s entire career has been in the people space with iconic brands like Nike. Before joining Google, he was Chief Diversity Officer for Spectrum and Burger King. Jerrell also founded and ran Denmark Madison Consulting, which provided strategic direction, leadership development, and business intelligence solutions to executives, businesses, and institutions.
Jerrell has twice been invited to the White House as a contributor to the Disability Inclusive Technology Summit hosted by the White House and the Department of Labor and the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. Jerrell was selected by Savoy Magazine as one of the Top 100 Influential Blacks in Corporate America and was appointed to a 2-year term of service to the NCAA Team Works™ Advisory Board. He was honored by both his graduate and undergraduate institutions with the Distinguished Young Alumni award. Jerrell currently serves on the boards of Trees Atlanta and OnBoard and has held board positions with New England Public Radio, the Greater Springfield YMCA Board of Advisors, My Sister’s Place, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami.
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Ann-Marie France serves as Department Head of the Business Process Innovation Department within the Enterprise Strategy and Transformation Innovation Center, a division of MITRE Labs at MITRE. Her team of over fifty engineers is committed to solving problems for a safer world. While at MITRE, Ann-Marie has contributed to projects across multiple federal agencies. Her key accomplishments include the work to ensure a continuous supply chain of identity document raw materials, implement an internet capability for a recurring citizen survey, support the acquisition approval and launch of a major identity credentialing modernization program, and combat identity fraud. Before MITRE, Ann-Marie had an extensive career in consumer telecommunications at the Hughes Network Systems and laboratory equipment manufacturing at Hewlett Packard and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Additionally, Tracie manages the Apple HBCU Scholars Program and the Engineering and Innovation Scholars program, which provide scholarships, mentorship and internship opportunities for HBCU students. Prior to joining Apple, Tracie worked with HBCU Math, Science and Education faculty to support programs preparing high school STEM teachers.
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Jerrell received his Juris Doctor and MHR from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts in English from South Carolina State University where he was an Academic All-American student-athlete.
Ann-Marie has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University, an MSE in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA in International Marketing from the George Washington University, and an MS in Identity Management and Security from the University of Texas at Austin. Ann-Marie resides in Maryland with her husband of over 20 years, John. She is the proud mother of a Spelman College graduate, a son serving in the US Navy, and a son at the US Coast Guard Academy.
Ann-Marie is a go-to person for expanding MITRE’s engagements with HBCUs. She has served on and led Advancing Minorities Interests in Engineering (AMIE) partnership programming committees as MITRE’s representative. She led MITRE’s cyber knowledge sharing program to more than half the AMIE academic partners. Ann-Marie approaches academic engagements with the same passion she has for education, recognizing its transformative power as a first-generation college graduate.
DEPARTMENT HEAD, BUSINESS PROCESS INNOVATION DEPARTMENT, THE MITRE CORPORATION
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Dr. Tracie Ellis leads HBCU partnerships on Apple’s Inclusion and Diversity team. She works alongside Apple’s Hardware Technologies team to support the implementation of Apple’s New Silicon Initiative (NSI), designed to increase pathways into careers in Hardware for students of HBCU and AMIE institutions. She also oversees its NSI Faculty Fellows.
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Dr. Arturo Pizano is Program Manager, University Relations for Siemens Technology. In this capacity, he is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with US universities of strategic importance to Siemens R&D organization across the globe. Prior to his current position, Arturo was a part of the internal
Prior to joining QVC, Anthony served as Director of Quality Assurance and Change Management at Official Payments. This company processed more than 20 million transactions each year for payment of federal and state income taxes, business and property taxes, court fees and fines, and utility bills, among others. While at Official Payments, he created a QA department consisting of a diverse group of team members from California, Georgia, India (Hyderabad), and Oklahoma. Anthony set strategic direction and improved processes and procedures along with his test team. The most challenging and memorable project was the
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audit organization of Siemens as a member of the Operational Audit team. Arturo joined Siemens Technology as a Member of the Technical Staff in the Imaging and Visualization Department. He became Program Manager in Multimedia Communications and Collaboration and later Head of the Multimedia and Video Technology Department. Before joining Siemens, he worked as a Staff Scientist in the Software Research Center of Ricoh Corporation in Santa Clara, California. Arturo holds a B.Sc. in Actuarial Science from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Nicole Gilmore is the Director of Leadership and Management Development at the MITRE Corporation. She creates an enterprise-level strategy for learning and growth. She previously led strategy and operations for the New England Venture Capital Association’s Hack. Diversity. Before joining the NEVCA, she built a Bostonbased startup, Savanna Technologies. Prior to joining Savanna, she worked as a strategy consultant and has extensive experience in healthcare and finance. She enjoys teaching economics at Harvard College and previously taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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of experience launching, managing, and growing Employee Resource Groups. She has more than 25 years of experience in various disciplines, including software engineering, human resources, and project management. She spent the first 11 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. Near 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.
Ms. Prabhakar is an accomplished executive with a 10x mindset and proven track record of delivering executable strategies that accelerate growth and maximize profitability. She is well versed at driving C-suite engagement and building consensus across global cross-functional stakeholders.
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Anthony Jones is a Software Engineering Manager and has spent the past twelve years managing QA teams in the electronic payments, banking, and credit industries.
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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.
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.
As executive leader in IBM Corporate Strategy Office she has led multiple high impact strategic initiatives informing key C-suite decisions. A problem solver at heart, she enjoys defining strategic direction for highly ambiguous problems, and loves building teams and nurturing talent.
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 43,000 employees, she provides enterprise-wide solutions and expertise to senior executives, managers, talent acquisition, and human resources teams to execute inclusion and diversity
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Ms. Prabhakar currently leads worldwide partner ecosystem and corporate development for IBM’s quantum computing initiative. In this role she responsible for definition and execution of the strategic direction for IBM’s go-to-market ecosystem & alliances.
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Ken is a strong advocate for serving underrepresented communities. He is most proud of his accomplishments in supporting the AMIE Board and BEYA conferences to attract and recruit HBCU students for meaningful internships in the medical device industry. He also was a founding member of the Sales Bridge ERG and a Boost Mentor. Ken co-leads a tiger team to provide scholarships to HBCU students. In 2021, $100K was awarded to 40 students. In 2022, he led the effort to establish an endowment with NACME for a named scholarship to provide annual scholarships to deserving students.
In her current role, she is laser focused on the integration of diversity and inclusion as a business strategy, and fostering a culture of belonging that drives innovation, employee engagement, and productivity.
Official Payments, Anthony served as Program Test Manager at Suntrust Bank, where he implemented enterprise testing standards and enterprise automation testing. He and his team of testers automated test strategies for the SunTrust Online (STOLI) and HelpLine business processes and played an integral role in release management and the deployment of service packs. While under Anthony’s leadership, the QA department’s productivity improved by 40%.
Her passion for diversity and education is also exemplified through volunteer events, specifically tutoring, mentoring, and educational program development for underserved communities.
Ken is currently the Human Resources Director for Boston Scientific’s manufacturing operations located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, where he is responsible for HR site operations supporting corporate, divisional, and manufacturing teams to improve and sustain the quality of human lives.
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She received her Master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Virginia, and Bachelor’s degree in English from Elizabeth City State University.
Ken is an experienced Human Resources professional with a proven track record in multiple industries, including medical devices, automotive, aerospace, energy, pipe, and petrochemical. He has global work experience with companies such as Ford Motor Company, Honeywell, and General Electric.
Ken is a native Detroiter. He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Employee Relations and a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources. He is married to LaFonda McKee, a father of one daughter, India, and twin sons, Israel and Isaiah. Ken currently lives in Maple, MN.
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In this role, Ken is responsible for compliance and the human resources strategy and delivery for a ~3000-employee manufacturing site. Leadership strategy includes direct labor staffing, diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and organizational development. Ken and his team have partnered to focus on growth and building a diverse, high-performing team.
Tammi Harris is a Senior Manager of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NetApp. She has over 20 years’ experience in strategy, operations, process improvement, and Program Management.
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In her spare time, Tammi enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband, and two children.
Anthony attended Southern University and A&M College, majoring in Business Management. He has training in the following areas: Six Sigma Belt, Executive Management, Mobile Automation Testing, Mobile Application Testing, and PMP.
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was founded in 1868 and comprises 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 doctoral or professional degrees 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.
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The College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences at Alabama A&M University is organized into three departments, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mechanical and Civil Engineering and Construction Management, Physics, Chemistry, and Math. The BS degree in Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, and the BS degrees in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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.
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.
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(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.
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Graduate degrees are offered in computer science (MS), systems and material engineering (MEng), and physics (MS and Ph.D.). Graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering (MS) and Electrical Engineering
heart of the nation’s capital, Howard University has played an essential
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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 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 studying at a uniquely diverse institution unlike any other in the nation.
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College of Engineering began in 1982 with the mandate to produce underrepresented minority engineers from Florida A&M and Florida State universities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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State University has provided young men and women opportunities that will empower them to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
Enriching our curricula with experiential learning and research opportunities, we have competitive graduates ready to practice engineering upon graduation.
Ranking among the top producers of African American male and female engineers and architects, the CEA continues to play a vital role in producing our nation’s leading engineers and architects, including producing more Black graduates who become licensed architects than any other school in the world.
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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 lead the world as global citizens.
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.
The MSOE has 3 EAC-ABET-accredited programs in Civil, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, an ANSAC ABET-accredited program in Transportation Systems, and a new Mechatronics Engineering program that started in 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.
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As the Urban University of Mississippi, Jackson State emphasizes public service programs designed to enhance the quality of life and seek solutions to urban problems in the physical, social, intellectual and economic environments.
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.
part in American history and continues to be a catalyst for social change. Offering over 120 areas of study with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, Howard University has the largest concentration of doctoral-level African American scholars at any single institution of higher learning. Since its founding in 1867, Howard University has awarded more than 120,000 degrees and certificates in the arts, the sciences, the humanities and engineering.
The College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA), one of Howard University’s 14 schools and colleges, comprises five departments: Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. Program offerings include six Bachelor of Science programs, five of which are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a computer science program accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, and a Master of Architecture program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. Our graduate degree programs provide research opportunities in the engineering disciplines that lead to Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. A certificate in Cybersecurity is also offered.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral high research university dedicated to learning, discovery and community engagement. The university enrolls over 13,000 students and emphasizes preeminence in STEM and a commitment to excellence. North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for global society. Its College of Engineering (see weee. ncat.edu/coe) has EAC ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC)
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The college offers a master’s program in engineering, computer science, materials science, cybersecurity and a doctoral program in materials science and engineering. The departments of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, nursing and allied health, technology, computer science, and engineering are in CSET.
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 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;
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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 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 nine bachelor’s degrees, four master’s and one doctorate. Our Master of Science in Engineering degree program allows concentrated study in either chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
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Founded in 1876, Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution, a
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The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering perfectly balances 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.
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 alums in education, research and innovation.
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. 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 alums to be global leaders in every facet of society. Visit Tennessee State University online at tnstate.edu.
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University is a public, urban, comprehensive institution 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).
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, the latest computing facilities, and multimedia-ready classrooms.
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 nanofabrication, the Cybersecurity Complex, Smart Optics Laboratories, and many others.
land-grant institution by Federal statute, and a “statewide special purpose” institution by legislative designation serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population prominent among those who are unserved and underserved. With slightly over 6,500 students, the Texas Constitution designated the university as one of three “institutions of the first class” (1984).
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TheSCIENCESUniversity 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.
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The mission of the Engineering Program is to provide a quality engineering degree program; to establish close partnerships with industry and government facilitating
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.
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.
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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 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.
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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 and 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. The college also offers master’s degrees in computer science, economics, and mathematics. All of the engineering and engineering technology programs are ABET-accredited and the computer science program.
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VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA
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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 and graduate degrees in selected areas. The world is a different place than 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.
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• 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.
• 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.
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Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion extends to our employees, communities and systems of healthcare:
• 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.
• We announced a $2.5 million commitment over a two-and-a-half-year period to support the development of a multifaceted, long-term strategy to combat systemic racism, inequity and injustice in our workplace and in the communities where we live and work.
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Matt has served as an active member of the AMIE Board of Directors since 2017 and is honored to serve as the AMIE Vice-Chair. In addition, Matt is a member of the AMIE Governance Committee and the Research Committee.
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.
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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.
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Matt enjoys spending time with his family, running, reading, and having new life experiences outside work.
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
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He returned to the US in 2015 as Global Vice President of Technical Sales for IBM Global Markets. In this role, he led a global community of over 1000 professional IT Architects covering IBM’s top enterprise clients.
with Novell, Red Hat, and other emerging Linux vendors and solutions providers.
Matt Lavelle is a Vice President of Operations at Boston Scientific, responsible for leading a global manufacturing plant that leverages innovative technology to produce life-enhancing medical devices.
Before joining Boston Scientific, Matt served as an Infantry officer in the US Army for six years in multiple command and staff assignment locations around the world.
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.
In March 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
Matt has over twenty-one years of progressive leadership experience within Boston Scientific’s Global Supply Chain organization and has served as a Production Supervisor, Production
Manager, Engineering Manager, Director of Production, and Multi-site Director of Materials prior to his current role. During his tenure with Boston Scientific, Matt has worked in three locations and supported all six of the company’s business divisions.
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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.
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 the eight growth market regions.
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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 advertising. The company won the Canadian Venture Fair as the best investment opportunity of the year in 2000. Key clients include WalMart Canada and Wendy’s Corporation.
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During that time, he held positions with progressively increased responsibility in Development, Business Partner Enablement, Marketing, and Business Development.
In January 2006, he was appointed to the position of Worldwide Director of Field Technical Presales and Sales Enablement for Information Management, responsible for the Field Technical IM community, as well as overall sales training for all IBM seller communities on the IM portfolio.
He is currently Vice President of Strategic Partnership GSIs for IBM Worldwide Ecosystems. He is responsible for strategic relationships and driving revenue growth of IBM technology to and with IBM’s top global systems integrator partners.
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Everett earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Pennsylvania State University – the Behrend College.
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Jared Zerbe received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, Stanford, CA, in 1987. From 1987-1992 he worked at VLSI Technology and MIPS Computer Systems, where he designed digital circuits and highperformance floating-point units. In 1992, he moved to Rambus, where for over 20 years, he specialized in the design of analog-mixed-signal high-speed I/O, PLL/DLL clock-recovery, and data-synchronization circuits. He has taught courses at both Berkeley and Stanford in high-speed I/O design, authored or co-authored over 40
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.
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Prior to joining Abbott, Everett held different roles at General Electric (GE), Honeywell, Kimball Electronics & CAE Healthcare.
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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.
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.
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 leads teams to develop and deliver innovative technologies to improve patient care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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 is the proud mother of two sons who have followed her passion and pursued degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Prairie View A&M University and Computer Science at North Carolina A&T State University.
IEEE conference and journal papers, and is an inventor of over 220 US patents. He served on the program committee for DesignCon and VLSI Circuits Symposium from 2010-2013 and was an associate editor for the Journal of Solid-State Circuits from 2013-2014. In 2013 Jared joined Apple, where since 2015, he has been a member of Exploratory Design in the Hardware Technologies team and is currently a Distinguished Engineer/Engineering Director. Jared was named an IEEE Fellow in 2019 to contribute to developing high-performance serial interfaces.
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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).
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 at Boeing.
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.
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Venetta graduated from the Johns Hopkins University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts double majoring in International Relations & East Asian Studies.
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Dr. Mark D. Vaughn is the manager of 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 nearterm and long-term technical talent needs.
serves as the Director of DEI Partnerships in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. He is responsible for increasing the collective impact of GM’s inclusion initiatives across the enterprise and cultivating external partnerships that will further the company’s commitments to develop a diverse talent pipeline and reduce societal inequities. Before this role, Reggie led the growth and development of GM’s supply chain inclusion efforts for many years, driving innovative programs and high-value partnerships. Reggie began his career journey in 1995 as a Production Supervisor at the Moraine Assembly Center in Moraine, OH. In 1998, he relocated to the Detroit metro area. He has since worked in several operational and strategic planning
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is the Associate Publisher and Manager of Partner Services at Career Communications Group, Inc (CCG). In this capacity, Venetta reports directly to both CCG’s chief financial officer and the CEO.
CCG is a minority-owned media services company that provides the knowledge, guidance, and expertise to make it easier for employers to implement and support STEM diversity strategies and programs. CCG not only helps companies effectively compete for professional talent in STEM fields but also provides multiple channels to assist in retaining STEM employees.
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Venetta is also one of the original founders of the School of the Way, a not-for-profit mentoring and martial arts school based out of Baltimore, MD. He is a martial arts instructor, a mentor, and a life coach to historically under-represented students in STEM and the Arts.
Venetta is responsible for the development and retention of relationships with CCG partners. They include top employers of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) talent, such as Lockheed Martin Corp., The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corp., General Dynamics Corp., The Raytheon Technologies, Aerotek, Inc., IBM, and Navy Civilian Careers. Venetta is also actively involved with CCG’s Stars & Stripes Military Committee and CCG Awards Alumni.
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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 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.
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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 of 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.
Valecia Maclin leads the Microsoft Strategic Cloud Solutions with thought leadership for global cloud solutions for governments. Ms. Maclin is a recognized leader in Cybersecurity, having led the most extensive cybersecurity program for the US government, and is a former board director for the DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), National Cybersecurity Alliance, and SAFECode.
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.
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.
Prior to this role, Rhom was Director, Global Diversity & Inclusion, at Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics business area.
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.
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 through leadership and impact.
roles within multiple organizations, including Order Fulfillment, Logistics, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Global Business Solutions.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and material science from Duke University; a Master of Science degree in the management of technology from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business; and multiple professional certifications including PMP, CISSP, ISSMP,
Stephanie E. Turner is vice president of inclusion, diversity, and social innovation at MITRE. She works collaboratively to develop and drive an integrated inclusion and diversity strategy representing the other two functions she oversees—new employee experience and social innovation.
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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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,
Reggie holds a B.S. in Finance from Alabama A&M University and an M.S.A. from Central Michigan University.
VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING, NETAPP INC. Greg Keller is Vice President of Engineering for ONTAP SAN and Systems Group. In this role, he supports delivering 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
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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.
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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-ofbusiness experience to complement his award-winning D&I experience.
Inclusion, and Multicultural 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 guidance to project teams and individuals to reduce the cultural learning curve during international acquisitions.
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In addition to Reggie’s core responsibilities, he serves as a voluntary board member for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council and as the Advisory Board Chair for the Tuck Diverse Business Executive Education Programs at Dartmouth College.
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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.
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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.
He has teams in RTP NC, Pittsburgh PA, San Jose CA, Cork, Ireland, and Bangalore, India.
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Rick graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a BS in Management Science and Information Systems and St.
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Greg graduated from Purdue University, obtaining 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.
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Thomas University with an MBA focused on health care. Prior to Optum, Rick worked as a consultant at Accenture, working on large system integration and ERP implementation projects. Rick resides outside Philadelphia, PA, with his wife and three kids.
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Greg is heavily involved in NetApp Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging efforts, primarily focusing on hiring diverse talent and establishing relationships with HBCUs. He was recognized during the 2021 Virtual National Diversity & Leadership Conference with a DEI Champion Award.
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.
Odetta is passionate and tremendously dedicated to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activism. Her commitment drove her to co-found a woman-owned consortium whose vision is to accelerate women in STEM, WeTECH Rocks. 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 an RTX Board of Directors member for Advancing Minorities’ Interests in Engineering (AMIE). 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
APL). During this time at JHU/APL, he also developed into leadership roles in both line management and project management.
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Terrell has recently taken on the Corporate Supplier Diversity Programs Manager role 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/
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 Mentor-Protégé, Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/ STTR), Historically Black Colleges/ Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI), and Indian Incentive and Ability One programs.
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Dr. Lin Li serves as interim Dean of the College of Engineering at Tennessee State University (TSU). He previously served as Department Head of Civil and Architectural Engineering, TSU. Dr. Li received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was an Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He is PE of three states and a Fellow of ASCE.
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.
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,
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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.
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.
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.
His expertise includes innovative levee testing and protection, bio-mediated ground improvement, sustainable infrastructure, and geo-environmental area. He is recognized as a leading expert in the research field. He chairs and speaks at international conferences on those subjects and has published five books and book chapters and over 150 heavily cited referred journal papers. He has served as the PI or Co-PI on over 30 sponsored research projects representing over $9M from NSF, US HUD, US DHS, US Army Corps of Engineers, US DOT, Mississippi DOT, Tennessee DOT, and FHWA. He has advised 16 doctoral students, 15 master’s degree students, 15 visiting scholars, three postdoctoral, and many research assistants.
FULL PROFESSOR AND DEAN EMERITUS, CLARENCE M. MITCHELL, JR. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
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 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).
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Award in the State of Mississippi in 2018, and Richard S. Ladd ASTM Standards Development Award in 2012. He received twice Platinum level of Research Award Recipients of over $1M at TSU, Faculty Excellence Award, and High Grant Award Winner at Jackson State University. He is vice chair of the TRB AFP40 committee, chair of the ASTM D18.14 committee, and member of ASCE geo-environmental and erosion technical committees. He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering and the Journal of ASTM International.
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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).
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In May 2014, Ted was inducted into the HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest AfricanAmerican video and oral history collection.
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.
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, founded in 1893.
The National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the NAACP, and the Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society.
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.
He was recognized as the Peter G. Hoadley Award for Outstanding Engineering Educator in 2021, ASCE Nashville Branch Outstanding Engineering Educator in 2021, HEADWAE
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Dr. Shirazi has experience in multinational corporations which includes project management and design of engineering
In enhancing the graduate programs and making necessary changes to ensure excellence of graduate as well as doctoral training, she led the completion of the biotechnology management and technology management academic program reviews as mandated by USM. She oversaw major course revamps in all technology programs, which included emergency management, homeland security management, database systems management, biotechnology management, information management, information technology, technology management, information systems, software engineering, environmental management, and project management. She was a founding director of the successful and innovative online MBA Program, which was one of the first in the nation.
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Career Communications Group (CCG) is a minority-owned media services company that connects top technology talent to employers with 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.
Dr. Shirazi served in both faculty and staff positions in the University System of Maryland (USM), including senior vice president and chief of staff in the Office of the President, Chair of the Information and Technology Systems Department, Program Director and Collegiate Professor for Engineering Management, MBA, Management of Information Systems, and Technology Management programs in the Graduate School at University of Maryland University College. She served as the Chair of the Council of University System Faculty for USM and as the chief liaison between the Chancellor, the Board of Regents and the Council. She advised the Chancellor, Presidents and Provosts on matters of system wide professional and educational concern to the faculty and matters to which faculty bring special expertise. In addition, she
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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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.
served on the Maryland Higher Education Commission Faculty Advisory Council.
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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DEAN, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
In ensuring compliance with accrediting organizations and promoting the delivery of a curriculum and learning environment designed to produce graduates of the highest caliber, Dr. Shirazi led the overall academic and administrative management of the technology department in the graduate school with at least 300 adjunct faculty members and over 20 full-time faculty and staff members. This included designing and reviewing courses to ensure the highest quality of the content and assignments, preparation for rolling annual academic program reviews by USM, negotiating Memorandums of Understanding and coordinating the academic management of the engineering programs offered on-site at locations, such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She supervised the creation of an employer-based Cybersecurity Curriculum Advisory Council to enhance cybersecurity programs, with key employers and representatives serving on the council.
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.
Dr. Shirazi guided the university through a global process of creating a strategic plan, which was a university and communitywide endeavor for faculty, staff, alumni, boards and students. She managed a budget of approximately $15 million, which included Communications, Special Events, Commencement, Institutional Advancement, Alumni Relations, Career Services, Administration and Priorities, Diversity and Equity, Executive Cybersecurity, Fair Practices and Compliance, Government Relations, and the Arts Program.
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Dr. Joyce T. Shirazi is the Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology at Hampton University has a long and distinguished career in higher education and in industry. At Hampton University Dr. Shirazi leads a skilled team of faculty and staff in the Architecture, Aviation Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering departments, to ensure that Hampton University is a leader in STEM related fields. She has a diverse mix of business and academic experience at every level and has managed projects and programs in each sector. She has a span of career experience that comprises senior vice president, chief of staff, chair, program director, professor, associate professor, assistant professor, specialist and engineer. This experience includes twenty years with Fortune 500 corporations and over two decades in higher education leadership and helping to provide a high-quality educational experience for students by utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative methods of instruction.
systems such as offshore oil platform structures, wide-body jet airplanes and hazardous waste and air quality environmental systems in countries around the world. This includes working with local, state and federal regulatory agencies and other firms. As an engineer in the oil industry, she travelled internationally performing hands-on design and analysis work. In London, England she analyzed North Sea offshore platforms with finite element analysis and in Göteborg, Sweden she managed the study of a prototype offshore oil platform. In Kinshasa, Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo) she performed environmental water analyses at the height of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) crisis.
Dr. Aglan is the Dean of the College of Engineering and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University. He also served as the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, at Tuskegee University.
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Dr. Dunn holds the following academic degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; a Master of Science in Aviation Management and Logistics from Kent State University;
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Dr. Shirazi is a licensed, professional civil engineer (PE) and has academic credentials that include a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Howard University, Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Doctorate of Science in Environmental and Engineering Management from The George Washington University, and executive leadership training from the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University.
Aglan has been appointed by the Governor of the State of Alabama to the State Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame. He is a registered professional engineer in both Alabama and Ohio.
a Master of Construction Management from Western Carolina University; a Master of Science in Technology Management from East Carolina University; a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Science in Mathematics and a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).
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inclusive thought leader and expert on the subject, and has received recognition and numerous awards from a wide variety of publications and organizations for her commitment and success in leading D&I corporate efforts and outreach.
Traci played a key role in establishing the company’s first D&I strategy and team more than a decade ago, and has been providing leadership and guidance ever since. She is regarded as a strategic and
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Dr. Derrek B. Dunn is the Dean of the School of Business and Technology, and a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Technology, at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) in Princess Anne, MD (www.umes.edu/ sbt). Before returning to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Dr. Dunn held administrative positions at Alabama A&M University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Savannah State University.
Aglan has earned many honors and awards including serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Elastomers and Plastics. He has shared his innovative engineering research with NASA, DOD, DOE, NSF, DHS, Federal Railroad Administration, Raytheon, Nucor Steel, Boeing, and many other companies.
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DEAN, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY AND PROFESSOR, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
As vice president, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), Traci Wade leads global programs that build awareness of the business impact and value of a diverse and inclusive culture at Oracle. She engages with senior leadership in creating and supporting strategies that infuse and elevate a culture of diversity, inclusion, and equity into the workplace. Her team actively leads and supports Oracle’s Employee Resource Groups to help build companywide communities, develop future leaders, encourage partnerships, and retain talent.
As Dean, he is responsible for the academic and administrative leadership of the School and promotes excellence in teaching, service, advising, and research; encourages high professional and academic standards; ensures the appropriate application of university policies, including those related to faculty and students; proactively resolve conflicts and issues that may arise within the School; guide five (5) department chairpersons on matters related to curriculum development and evaluation. Additionally, he leads the School in planning strategically for its future growth and expansion through effective budget management and resource allocation; obtaining financial resources from external sources; providing leadership for student learning outcomes assessment, and monitoring of specialized programmatic accreditation.
Aglan has supervised 6 PhD students, more than 50 MS students and has published more than 130 refereed journal articles. Aglan has recently been granted three patents by the USPO; two deal with the invention of nanostructured polyimide thin films and the third on the invention of a technology for in situ repairing of railroad railhead defects.
Aglan has received both his Doctorate and Master’s degrees from the University of London, England and his Bachelor’s degree from Assiut University, Egypt, all in Mechanical Engineering. He also had a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Department of Macromolecular Sciences, Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Ohio.
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