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THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE MOVEMENT

The mission of the Urban League movement is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. The Urban League employs a five point strategy, tailored to local needs, in order to implement the mission of our movement. »» EDUCATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: Ensuring that all of our children are well educated and prepared for economic self-reliance in the 21st century through college scholarships, early childhood literacy, Head Start and after care programs. »» ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: Empowering all people in attaining economic self-sufficiency through job training, good jobs, homeownership, entrepreneurship and wealth accumulation. »» HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE EMPOWERMENT: Working to build healthy and safe communities to eliminate health disparities through prevention, healthy eating, fitness, as well as ensuring access and complete access to affordable healthcare for all people. »» CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT: Empowering all people to take an active role in determining the direction, quality of life, public policy and leadership in their communities by full participation as citizens and voters, as well as through active community service and leadership development. »» CIVIL RIGHTS AND RACIAL JUSTICE EMPOWERMENT: Promoting and ensuring our civil rights by actively working to eradicate all barriers to equal participation in the all aspects of American society, whether political, economic, social, educational or cultural.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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GREETINGS FROM LEADERSHIP (NUL, BEEP CHAIR)

June 2012

Welcome back to Orlando! We extend warm greetings to treasured old friends and welcome the new supporters who are joining us to celebrate the 43th anniversary of the National Urban League’s Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP). This program, with its rich history, is proud to return to Florida this year for our annual conference with the theme “Leadership Development=Empowered for Employment.” The conference agenda is filled with sessions that will help all of us to refine our skills as leaders and to continue to drive the possibilities of success for the next generation of employed professionals. Thank you to UPS, Unilever, and Johnson & Johnson for taking the lead to sponsor our gathering, and the 2012 BEEP Leadership Conference Planning Committee for diligently working together to put together three days of compelling, inspiring and relevant content. BEEP continues supporters, who BEEP mission -engage in an workplace.

to be about leadership. And that’s all thanks to you, our are the backbone of the program. You are the fulfillment of the promoting excellence and preparing our young people to incredibly challenging, decidedly challenging and evolving

So now, as we gather to celebrate BEEP’s rich history, we look forward to the program’s future, and a future of empowered, prepared leadership. Enjoy the conference! Sincerely,

Sonya Holt Chair BEEP Executive Advisory Council Herman L. Lessard, Jr. Senior Vice President, Affiliate Services National Urban League

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GREETINGS FROM THE CONFERENCE CHAIRS

June 2012 Welcome to BEEP – a national portal to success for aspiring students and emerging business leaders. Whether it’s your first BEEP Conference or more than you can remember, we thank you for your presence and commitment to this cause. As co-‐chairs of the 2012 BEEP Leadership Conference, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for everyone here in Orlando. Thanks to the hard work of many who have made this conference possible, the stage is set for participants to learn, network and explore opportunities for success. Now in its 43rd year, BEEP continues its legacy as the longest-‐running direct services program of the National Urban League. Since its inception, more than one million students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have benefited from the advice, counsel and interaction with “BEEPERS” – executives who represent a broad spectrum across Corporate America. The BEEP Conference stands as a testament to the concept of connecting and collaborating. It provides a perfect setting for students, faculty, sponsors and BEEPERS to learn new skills, forge lasting relationships, and build networks that can make a positive impact on society. We encourage each of you to become fully engaged in the activities over the next few days to maximize your experience. Of course this conference could not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, and we tip our hats to those in the leadership category – Johnson & Johnson, Southwest Airlines, Unilever, and UPS. Enjoy your time in Orlando and thank you for all that you do for BEEP! Sincerely, Robert Johnson Alonzo Byrd MCDONALDS

2012 Conference Co-‐Chair

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LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

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GREEETINGS FROM THE FORT LAUDERDALE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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GREETINGS FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA URBAN LEAGUE

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GREETINGS FROM BEEP CENTRAL

June 2012

Dear BEEP Family: To maintain anything consistently for 43 years is an accomplishment. To make the type of impact that BEEP has made over that exact time period – consistently making a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million students who have been reached on 84 Historically Black College and University campuses by more than 2,000 visiting professors who serve as mentors is more than an accomplishment. It’s staggering. It’s a legacy. This year, we will commemorate our legacy during the 43rd Annual BEEP Leadership Conference, taking place June 6 -‐ 9 at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa in Orlando Florida. The theme for this year’s summit is, “Leadership Development -‐ Empowered for Employment.” Over the two and a half days, we plan to pay homage to the successes of legacies already built and acknowledge the evolutionary challenges that face our next generation of leaders who forge to build new ones. We’re happy to be back in Orlando, Florida, one of the cities of BEEP’s origin and the home state of several of the HBCU partners who have long been committed to and embracing of the goals of BEEP. Both campus and business partners are invaluable partners in all that we do. The support of all of our partners has shown to be increasingly important because of the jobs crisis this country is facing. We are grateful to our long-‐time partners like UPS, Enterprise and McDonalds. We are also optimistic that our burgeoning partnerships with companies like CVS Caremark; Boston Scientific; Darden, Hilton and Johnson & Johnson will increase the availability of BEEPers for our upcoming fall semester and the building of new legacies. At this year’s conference, returning for a third year is the highly successful Leadership: BEEP, a two-‐day activity enriched institute that will help students evaluate themselves as they develop their leadership skills. Other highlights of this year’s conference include the 13th Annual Jerome E. Bartow Golf Tournament, sponsored by UPS, along with various workshops and plenary sessions that focus squarely on leadership and empowered employment. We are thankful that you are joining us during what promises to be our most powerful, conference to-‐date. As today’s and tomorrow’s leaders, we know you’ll be there in full force to both celebrate BEEP’s legacy and take the steps necessary to leave new ones. As you all show us each day -‐-‐ and especially this year -‐-‐ it’s what leaders do. Yours in Leadership, Tracy, Carolyn, Danielle, Lauren and Kim BEEP Central

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FOR THE SAVEJOIN THE US DATE

56th Annual Equal Opportunity 54th Annual Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner Day Awards Dinner Wednesday, November 2012 Thursday, November 18,14th, 2010 New York Marriot Marquis Hotel

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AGENDA

PROGRAM AGENDA

Wednesday, June 6th 8:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

ARRIVALS: STUDENTS, CAMPUS LIAISON, EAC

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION (HAMPTON COURT BOOTH)

12:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.

INTERNET CAFE (WESTMINSTER)

1:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

BEEP SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT Where: Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course *Please report to the Scotland Room at 12pm. Transportation will be provided.

3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

FROM THE BOARDROOM TO THE CLUBHOUSE, IMPACTING YOUR BOTTOM LINE ONE STROKE AT A TIME Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Scotland) SPEAKER: Anthony Stepney, Director of Development and Instruction, PGA/QPI *The clinic will take place place at Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course (Students Only). Description: The Business Golf Seminar is designed to improve students’ bottom line regardless of the level of play or years of experience. The PGA of America’s “Play Golf America” initiative is on a quest to make golf more fun and welcoming to millions of new golfers through structured Player Development programs. Golf is one of the most powerful business development and career advancing tools, yet many college students and working professionals alike fail to recognize the value. Golf in the business and professional world can help to level the playing field, advance one’s career, develop new business, maintain existing business, create lasting relationships, and strengthen existing relationships. All of these can dramatically improve a students’ outlook on the bottom line. Facilitated by PGA Professional Anthony G. Stepney, the seminar will show students how to use golf as a tool for success including navigate a business golf outing, the tools for looking the part, how to govern ones’ self on and around a golf course, and what to expect from others. The students will learn how to deal with the “embarrassment factor”, enjoy the day, and feel included without being

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lost out on the golf course. Most importantly, students will learn to avoid the blunders that prevent the success in relationships and business dealings. Concurrent with the Jerry Bartow Scholarship tournament, our 100 + students scholars will participate in an afternoon on-course clinic which will take place at Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Resort in partnership with their Professional Staff. The clinic will ensure each student receives solid fundamentals, experience and information about the full swing and short game in a group setting along with the individualized attention they seek.

6:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

STUDENT BUSINESS MEETING Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Ireland) SPEAKERS: BEEP Central Staff

PRESIDING:

»» Sonya Holt, Chair, BEEP Executive Advisory Council and Program Manager Director’s External Advisory Board, Central Intelligence Agency

7:15 P.M. – 8:15 P.M.

FOREST SERVICE AND BEEP – EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Ireland) SPEAKERS: »» Sheree Johnson, Regional Civil Rights Director for the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station »» Cheryl Jefferson, Civil Rights, Partnerships, Freedom of Information Act, and Youth Programs USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station Asheville, NC »» Gerry Jackson, Assistant Station Director in charge of Operation and Administration at the Southern Research Station Asheville, NC »» Florence Pridgen, 1890 National Scholars Program Manager for the USDA Forest Service »» Greg Smith, Director of Lands and Realty Management and Acting Director of Minerals and Geology Management Description: The USDA Forest Service workshop is designed to assist participants in identifying “What Makes Great Leaders Great” – Characteristics, Traits, Leadership Qualities, and Emotional Intelligence – and how to use them throughout their professional and personal journeys.

8:30 P.M. – 9:30 PM

PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW: “READY, SET, CLOSE” Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Scotland & England) SPEAKER: Mike White, North American Human Resource Director, Marketing and Consumer & Customer Solutions, Unilever North America

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Description: The “Ready, Set, Close,” workshop is designed to provide one-onone, hands on support to college students who are preparing for the interview process through: 1) a review and critique of their personal presentation materials and 2) simulating the ‘interview’ that most professional employment seekers encounter in in the recruitment process. Workshop content includes: professional dress, understanding different interview formats, common interview questions, scheduling your interviews, and tips for navigating the process.

Thursday, June 7th 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 A.M. SOUTHWEST POWER WALK WITH BEEP Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Meet Pool-side)

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION (HAMPTON COURT BOOTH)

8:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.

BEEP LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa

12:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.

INTERNET CAFE (WESTMINSTER)

8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.

WELCOME AND KEYNOTE BREAKFAST (ALL) Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Great Hall North) SPEAKERS: »» Michael B. Moore, Chairman, Glory Foods, Inc. »» Randy Zeno, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Miracle’s

9:10 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

TRACK 1: “ME”LLENIALS IN THE WORKPLACE THE NO COLLAR GENERATION — A DISCUSSION OF GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (England) MODERATOR: Jacqueline Ray Morris, President and Owner, Ray-Morris Associates Description: The latest generation of workers to enter the workplace has an outlook never seen before. 79% of them want to be an expert in their field, but do not want to be told what time to come to work to exercise this expertise. In comparison to their predecessors their norms and values at times are significantly different. This workshop will highlight the various generations on the job and how each group can successfully coexist.

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PARTICIPANTS:

»» Oana Kelsay, National Co-chair of the Millennial Employee Resource Group, Johnson & Johnson »» Danielle Robinson, Ph.d., Human Resources, Director, Diversity & Early Career, Diageo and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member »» Karen Price Ward, Community Affairs & Grassroots Manager, Southwest Airlines and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member »» Gloria N. Garrett, President and Managing Partner, Hershey Management Group, LLC »» BEEP Student Panel

10:40 A.M. – 11:50 A.M. TRACK 2: “BALANCING THE PERSONAL & THE PROFESSIONAL — THE ROLE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLAY IN BUSINESS LIFE” Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Scotland) MODERATOR: Patricia Cesaire, Director, Digital Strategy and Marketing, Black Enterprise

PANELISTS: »» Beverly Jackson, Director of Marketing, Strategic Alliances and Social Media for The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Awards »» Eric Easter, Founding Partner of Rock the Content, LLC »» Trenzio Turner, SVP, Group Account Director, SandersWingo Advertising Description: Social Media has started taking on an increasingly more important role in business. Previously social media was mostly used by non-business users just for connecting with friends and for making new friends. But now Business people are also started using Social Media especially Twitter and Facebook for doing marketing, market research, and for supporting customers. In addition Human Resources professionals are finding social media a reliable source for validating the references and professionalism of candidates. This session will explore the role social media plays in business practices and the increasing role it is taking on in the recruitment/hiring process.

12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON “OCCUPY THE VOTE TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER & EMPLOY” Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Great Hall North) MODERATOR: Chanelle Hardy, Senior Vice President and Executive Director, National Urban League Policy Institute

SPEAKERS: »» Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus »» Jessica D. Brown, National Field Coordinator, the National Coalition on

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Black Civic Participations Program, Black Youth Vote »» Marcia Johnson-Blanco, Co-director, Voting Rights Project Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Description: The National Urban League’s 2012 “State of Black America” report took a sharp and decisive turn in this very important election year with a headline to “Occupy the Vote.” According to National Urban League President and CEO, Marc H. Morial, African- Americans must not only become aware of what he and others are calling a national assault on voting rights and arm themselves with the information needed to ensure they’re not turned away from the polls, they’ve also got to use their vote to help determine what kind of future they’re going to have. This panel session will provide participants with a tailored perspective on how specifically this year’s election is about everything in their futures and how the NUL’s 8-point education and employment plan is critical to building an “Empowered for Employment” future.

1:10 P.M. – 2:25 P.M.

TRACK 3: “THE ETHICS GAME – MOVING FROM BEING “RIGHT” TO BEING “RESPONSIBLE” Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (England) SPEAKERS: »» Joan Bullock, Professor of Law, Florida A&M University College of Law »» Demetria Sloan, District Manager at Eisai, Inc. Description: In an ever changing business world where the boundaries seem to be blurred and news reports abound of the latest arrest of someone involved in fraudulent fiscal activity, the importance of ethics must be top of mind. Employees are asked to “be creative” and move things forward when none of the known tried and true methods or rules seem to apply. Participants in this session will be broken down in to groups of 10 (groups to be comprised of students and executives) and exposed to interactive role play and case studies which will challenge them to make effective decisions and then communicate and defend those decisions… to learn how to move from being “right” to being “responsible”.

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2:35 P.M. – 3:40 P.M.

TRACK 4: “TAME AND TRAIN YOUR TONGUE‰ CREATING WINWIN COMMUNICATIONS IN 7 SECONDS” Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Scotland) SPEAKER: Dr. Joi, Founder and President of Legacy Pathways Description: “Tame and Train Your Tongue® Creating Win-Win Communications in 7 Seconds” provides leadership techniques and strategies for bridging complex work situations such as cross-functional, cross-site, cross-culture teams and school-to-work employment that reduces the high cost of miscommunicating. Tame and Train Your Tongues® provides executives and students with essential principles-in-practice to help leaders and emerging leaders set the right goals, execute effective career plans and articulate career goals.

3:50 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

SPEED NETWORKING Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (England) SPEAKERS: »» Danitra Barnette, Vice President, Human Resources, McDonald’s Corporation USA and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member »» Meredith Moore, External Relations Director, McDonald’s Corporation »» Robert Johnson, Managing Counsel, McDonald’s Corporation and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member Description: Have you ever heard of or been invited to a speed dating event? If you have you’ll understand the concept of speed networking. At a speed dating event you get to meet a lot of people in a very short space of time and the idea is that first impressions count. If you hit it off with someone and feel that you have things in common, then you can meet up again later and take more time to build a relationship. Speed networking at this BEEP conference is the business equivalent of just that. Participants will be placed in small groups (5-7 students/group) and given a set period of time (5 to 7 minutes) to make initial contact with business executives; just enough time to exchange basic information and make an intriguing first impression.

5:10 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

CAMPUS LIAISON MEETING (CAMPUS LIAISONS ONLY) Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Emerald)

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6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

ANNUAL ROLL CALL Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Ireland) PRESIDING: Sonya Holt, Chair, BEEP Executive Advisory Council and Program

Manager Director’s External Advisory Board, Central Intelligence Agency CONFERENCE CO-SPONSORS:

»» Alonzo, Byrd, Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs, Enterprise Holdings, BEEP Executive Advisory Council »» Robert Johnson, Managing Counsel, McDonald’s Corporation, BEEP Executive Advisory Council NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE:

»» Herman Lessard, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Services, National Urban League HOST AFFILIATE WELCOME: Allie Braswell, President and CEO, Central

Florida Urban League SPONSOR REMARKS:

»» George Brooks, President, East Region, UPS and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member »» Anthony Carter, , Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, Johnson & Johnson ROLL CALL:

»» Amber Thomas, St. Augustine’s College »» Jacob Hicks, Savannah State University »» Damarcus Alexander, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge STATE OF BEEP:

»» Tracy Boleware, Vice President, Black Executive Exchange Program and Volunteer Programs, National Urban League »» Carolyn Ellison, Director, Black Executive Exchange Program and Volunteer Programs, National Urban League CLOSING REMARKS: Mike White, North American Human Resource Director,

Marketing and Consumer & Customer Solutions, Unilever North America

8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. WELCOME RECEPTION Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (20Seven — 27th Floor of Hotel)

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Friday June 8th 6:00 A.M. – 7:00 A.M. SOUTHWEST POWER WALK WITH BEEP Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Meet Pool-side)

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION (HAMPTON COURT BOOTH)

12:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

INTERNET CAFÉ (WESTMINSTER)

7:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

EDUCATION BREAKFAST (KEYNOTE ADDRESS AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS) Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Great North Hall) PRESIDING: Alonzo Byrd, Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs, Enterprise

Holdings, BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member SPONSOR REMARKS:George Brooks, President, East Region, UPS and

BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member JERRY BARTOW SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION: Danielle Robinson,

Ph.d., Human Resources, Director, Diversity & Early Career, Diageo and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John S. Wilson, Jr, Executive Director, White House Taskforce on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

8:45 A.M. – 9:45 A.M.

BEEPER EXCHANGE: FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE CUBICLE: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE TRANSITION TO THE CORPORATE WORK ENVIRONMENT Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Ireland) MODERATOR: Wanda Jackson, SVP/Chief Talent Officer, National Urban League

PANELISTS: »» Dr. Larry McDaniel, Chair of Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business and Public Affairs Alabama A&M University »» Damarcus Alexander, Student, Southern University Baton Rouge »» Keysa Minnifield, Vice President Human Resources, Sodexo and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member »» Michelle T. Williams, Senior Counsel, Hilton Grand Vacations, Orlando, FL

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Description: A discussion that highlights the skills and competencies that students need to make a successful transition into their new roles; especially during the onboarding process and the first 90 days. The goal will be to provide campus liaisons with an insider’s view, insight and tools that can be used to refine the support they give to students preparing to permanently enter the professional workforce. This workshop will address each distinct role but will be focused on the topic of what it takes to successfully engage in the world of work after you have gotten the job.

9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. CORPORATE EXCHANGE (STUDENTS) Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (England)

PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:

»» Cardinal Health »» CIA »» Cox Enterprises »» Darden Restaurants »» Diageo »» Enterprise »» Johnson & Johnson »» McDonald’s Corporation »» Nationwide »» Sodexo »» Teach For America »» Unilever »» UPS »» USDA

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. BEEPER EXCHANGE: QUID PRO QUO: MAXIMIZING YOUR BEEP CAMPUS EXPERIENCE Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Ireland) MODERATOR: Athena Jackson, Florida Memorial University and BEEP Executive Advisory Council

PANELISTS: »» Shirley Cherry, Assistant Director of Career Services, University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff »» Carolyn Thomas, Director of Career Services, Xavier University »» Chris Tabourne, Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Enterprise Holdings »» Brian Martin, Deputy Director of the Office of Policy Support, Central Intelligence Agency

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Description: At every BEEP school there is a common desire that executives and campus liaisons share, to have the best and the brightest in the workplace. How this achieved varies based on role. This workshop will feature an open dialogue with campus liaisons and executives on how both groups can gain the most from BEEP.

11:15 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

CASE COMPETITION Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Scotland) PRESIDING: Keysa Minnifield, Vice President Human Resources, Sodexo and

BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member JUDGES:

»» Keysa Minnifield, Vice President Human Resources, Sodexo »» Michelle Robinson, Director, College & External Relations, Sodexo »» Antonio Hunter,Vice President, Business Development, Sodexo Magic »» Mostafa Abdelguelil, Manager, Diversity Relations, Sodexo COMPETING SCHOOLS:

»» Claflin University »» Fayetteville State University »» Florida A & M University

12:40 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.

HEALTH FAIR & LUNCHEON Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Great Hall North) PRESIDING: Robert Johnson, Managing Counsel, McDonald’s Corporation,

BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member SPONSOR REMARKS:

»» Anthony Carter, Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, Johnson & Johnson KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Rick Martinez, Director Corporate Contributions,

Johnson & Johnson

2:15 P.M. – 3:45 P.M.

SISTER TO SISTER: “HIGH HEELS IN HIGH PLACES” Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Ireland) MODERATOR: Linda Clemons, CEO, Sisterprenuer Inc. PANELISTS: »» Danielle Robinson, Ph.d., Human Resources, Director, Diversity & Early

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Career, Diageo and BEEP Executive Advisory Council »» Andrea Hayward, Central Region VP of Transportation, UPS »» Crystal Jeffrey-Alexander, Manager, Commercial Credit, Volkswagen Group »» Tracy E. Poole, Assistant General Counsel, Johnson & Johnson Description: Life and work for women executives is more complicated than ever before. Hear from a panel of senior level executives and top career coaches who share their tips for how to succeed in business today.

MAN TO MAN: “FROM FITTING IN TO STANDING OUT” Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Scotland) MODERATOR: Rodney Pope, Vice President Senior Human Resources Director for the New York Business Unit, Turner Construction

PANELISTS: »» Doug Green, Executive Vice President, Red Lobster »» George Willis, Corporate U.S. Operations Manager, UPS »» Gerry Jackson, Assistant Station Director in charge of Operation and Administration at the Southern Research Station in Asheville, NC »» Sanford Garner, National President of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and President and Founding Partner of A2SO4 Design Firm Description: Understanding how to navigate the corporate culture is paramount when striving to be successful. The realities of being an African-American male at times may be challenging to say the least. In this frank discussion our panel of seasoned professionals will share their trials and triumphs, and will provide participants an inside track on excelling always.

4:00 P.M. – 4:50 P.M.

CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS (STUDENTS) TRACK 1: Is your Body Talking: “The Power of Non-Verbal Communications and the Interview Process” Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Great Hall East)

SPEAKER: Linda Clemmons, CEO, Sisterpreneur Inc. Description: Over 50% of our communication is non-verbal. In our primitive history prior to the spoken word we communicated with gestures, grunts and sounds. The way you walk, sit and stand reveals more than you think. Deception and inconsistencies can be detected through body language as well as hidden messages. The focus of this session is to make you more aware of your own nonverbal cues and signals while learning how to communicate more powerfully and effectively to get the results and reactions you want.

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TRACK 2: Developing Your Leadership Potential Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Great Hall West)

SPEAKER: »» Stacey Thomas, Director, National Alliances, Teach For America »» Chante Chambers, Managing Director of HBCU Recruitment, Teach for America Description: In this session, participants will hear about what Teach For America has learned about how great leaders operate in any context. This session will allow you to apply the six pillars of leadership to help you develop your own effectiveness as a leader.

5:00 P.M. – 5:50 P.M.

WORKSHOPS REPEAT TRACK 1: Is your Body Talking: “The Power of Non-Verbal Communication” (All Conference Attendees) Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Great Hall East)

SPEAKER: Linda Clemmons, CEO, Sisterpreneur Inc. TRACK 2: Developing Your Leadership Potential Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Great Hall West)

SPEAKER: »» Stacey Thomas, Director, National Alliances, Teach For America »» Chante Chambers, Managing Director of HBCU Recruitment, Teach for America

6:15 P.M. – 7:15 P.M.

NUL LEADERSHIP MEETING WITH STUDENTS Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Ireland)

SPEAKER: Allie Braswell, President and CEO, The Central Florida Urban League 6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

BEEP RAFFLE/RECEPTION (ADULTS ONLY) Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (20Seven – 27th Floor of Hotel) PRESIDING: Vernon E. Martin, Jr., BEEP Executive Advisory Council, BEEP Hall

of Fame (2006), President, Martin Professional Business Associates SPONSOR REMARKS: Danielle Robinson, Ph.d., Human Resources, Director,

Diversity & Early Career, Diageo and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member

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8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

43RD ANNIVERSARY AWARDS DINNER (BUSINESS ATTIRE) Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (Great Hall North) PRESIDING:

»» Alonzo, Byrd, Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs, Enterprise Holdings, BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member MASTER OF CEREMONY: Monica May, Host of the Tom Joyner Morning

Show and News/Community Affairs Director at STAR 94.5, a COX Radio Station, Orlando, FL SPONSOR REMARKS:

»» George Brooks, President, East Region, UPS and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member »» Dave George , President, LongHorn Steakhouse CASE STUDY COMPETITION WINNERS: Keysa Minnifield, Vice President

Human Resources Sodexo On-Site Solutions and BEEP Executive Advisory Council Member LEADERSHIP REMARKS: Sonya Holt, Chair, BEEP Executive Advisory Council AWARDS PRESENTATION:

»» Danielle Cornwall, Manager, BEEP Campus Program, National Urban League »» Carolyn Ellison, Director, BEEP and Volunteer Programs, National Urban League NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE REMARKS: Wanda Jackson, SVP/Chief Talent

Officer, National Urban League KEYNOTE: Otha T. “Skip” Spriggs, III, Senior Vice President & Chief Human

Resources Officer, Boston Scientific Corporation CLOSING REMARKS: Carolyn Ellison, Director, BEEP and Volunteer

Programs, National Urban League

10:00 P.M. – MIDNIGHT DJ & DESSERT POST BANQUET RECEPTION Where: Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa (England)

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PRESENTER PROFILES

DAMARCUS ALEXANDER president of the League of BEEP Associates at Southern, Damarcus helped students attain more than 50 internships and jobs and organized volunteer projects for the Battered Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shelter, Food Bank, and St. Vincent de Paul.

Enthusiastic. Charismatic. Servantile. Loving. These are all words used to describe Damarcus M. Alexander, a young man on the fast track to his life. As a student scholar, Damarcus has been excelling academically since grade school. He graduated from Belaire High School with honors and is currently a senior in the Dolores Margaret Richard Spikes Honors College at Southern University and A&M College. Damarcus has also been involved in community service since grade school, when he was a member of the Young Leaders Academy of Baton Rouge. As Mr. College of Business and

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Distinguished among his peers, Damarcus has received the Belaire High School 2007 Student of the Year Award, featured in the National Urban League Centennial Annual Report, named a Louisiana Board of Regents scholar, and traveled all over the United States and the world, representing various organizations and presenting at worldwide conferences. He currently works as a Contracts Procurement Agent for the Boeing Company in the greater Seattle area. Previously he has worked as a Supply Chain Co-op for Johnson and Johnson and the BEEP Fellow for the National Urban League. After graduating in December 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Damarcus plans to start working full-time in the field of supply chain management for a multinational company.

CRYSTAL JEFFREY-ALEXANDER strategic direction to grow the portfolio in a profitable manner. Crystal’s experiences range from performing financial and operational management consultation with the owners’ and operators’ of individual dealership franchises to volunteering as a marketing consultant to arts organizations with annual budgets of $250,000 or less through ProArts, a non-profit business services organization in Pittsburgh, PA. This ultimately led to an invitation to serve on their Board of Directors. Crystal Alexander is a Commercial Credit Manager at the Herndon, VA headquarters for Volkswagen Group of America. There she co-leads the management of a $2 Billion commercial loan portfolio at the VW Credit, Inc. subsidiary. For more than 15 years she has been refining her leadership, strategic planning, market analysis, and business development skills in the automotive industry. In her current role she utilizes her business talents to provide vision and

She holds a dual BA in Business Administration and Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. And after gaining some experience in the business world, she went on to complete her MBA at the university’s business school, with a concentration in Marketing and Strategic Planning. Additionally, she serves on the board of Youth Theater Interactions, a non-profit

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DANITRA BARNETT

As Vice President of Human Resources for McDonald’s USA, Danitra Barnett oversees all aspects of the design and execution of restaurant-related HR systems and processes, which includes developing solutions for all company-owned restaurants and providing support to more than 2,500 franchisees and nearly 14,000 restaurants. Having begun her McDonald’s career as a crew person, Danitra progressed through several operations and mid-management experiences, which ultimately led her to pursue an opportunity as a regional Human Resources Manager. With McDonald’s support, Danitra attended Wayne County Community College receiving a degree in Accounting and her Human Resources Certification.

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Danitra serves on the board of directors for Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), a non-profit that provides in-classroom, jobreadiness training for at-risk youths, as well as the National Urban League’s Black Executive Exchange Program, where she connects historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with McDonald’s African American executives as opportunities for students to learn from today’s leaders. Danitra is also an active member of Big Brother, Big Sister (BBBS) of Metropolitan Chicago, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC) and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR). Throughout her career, Danitra has received numerous awards for her leadership, including McDonald’s prestigious President’s Award, the Women’s Leadership Network Award, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Special Service Award, and most recently the Pat Harris Diversity Award in 2008. Together with her husband, Edgar, Danitra has three children and resides in Burr Ridge, IL.

MARCIA F. JOHNSON-BLANCO member of the litigation team defending the constitutionality of the Act. As a leader of the Election Protection coalition, the nation’s largest non-partisan voter protection program, Marcia is organizing the response to the proliferation of voter suppression legislation; managing the recruitment and training of thousands of legal volunteers for the 866-OUR-VOTE nationwide hotline and field programs across the country, and building the infrastructure to fight for real reform that will allow all eligible voters to cast a ballot that counts. Marcia Johnson-Blanco is the Co-director of the Lawyers’ Committee’s Voting Rights Project and is responsible for Election Protection, Election Reform, Redistricting and Felony Disfranchisement program areas. In 2005, she organized and served as the deputy director of the National Commission on the Voting Rights Act, a private nonpartisan Commission organized created to determine the extent of discrimination in voting since 1982 when the Voting Rights Act was previously reauthorized. Additionally, she was an active participant in the advocacy supporting the 2006 reauthorization of expiring provisions of the Voting Rights Act. Following reauthorization, she served was a

Marcia serves on the Lawyers’ Committee’s Board of Directors’ International Subcommittee monitoring U.S. compliance of its treaty obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). Additionally, she is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center. Marcia received her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in Linguistics from Georgetown University.

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JESSICA BROWN Jessica D.Brown currently serves as the National Field Coordinator for the National Coalition on Black Civic Participations program, Black Youth Vote. Before becoming the Natonal Field Coordinator Jessica served as the Florida State Coordinator during the 2008 election upon returning to her hometown of Merritt Island Florida after attending Florida A&M University where she majored in communications. She has since taken her love for community and people and began working to increase the importance of civic engagement amongst our minority youth nationwide. Jessica is constantly on the move organizing and pushing

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for issues that affect our communities. In 2010 she took her talents to the airwaves on her hometowns radio station Hot 94,7FM educating worldwide as a radio personality on issues that were affecting our communities.Engaging and Empowering youth is her committment, goal and passion! When asked what made her take this path in life, Jessica accredits her awareness of community and love for people to her mother Caroline Brown who spirit and caring through the years activated. â&#x20AC;&#x153; if I can instill in youth the knowledge, motivation and love that my mother has instilled in me to every life I come in contact with I have truly succeeded!

ALLIE BRASWELL Allie came to the Urban League professionally after many years of volunteer service, leaving a position as Senior Manager of Global Strategies for Diversity and Inclusion at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. During his first two weeks – a time period in which most are still finding their way around the office – he had already met with several community partners, began an audit of accounting and business practices, streamlined and reorganized departments for greater efficiency, and began to reestablish the Urban League’s reputation as a professional social services provider. Allie knows the importance of working together on a unified mission: he served 13 years in the United States Marine Corps, and was recently appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Center for Minority Veterans. Allie also been selected to serve as an US Army Reserve Ambassador by the Chief of the Army Reserve. He is relentless in his quest to strengthen and enhance the Urban League’s programs and services throughout the seven counties that it serves.

Allie also serves on the Board for Quest, Inc., and MyRegion.org. In May of 2009, he was honored by the General Daniel “Chappie” James Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. in recognition for his service to the community. Allie earned his degree in Information Technology from American Intercontinental University. In his spare time, Allie enjoys spending time with his wife, Rosemary, and their five children.

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GEORGE BROOKS Columbia University Graduate School of Business and the Chief Executive Leadership Institute at the Yale School of Management. In his current role, George manages more than 25 percent of UPS’s global workforce. He directs operations that deliver roughly a third of the packages UPS handles around the world every day. George oversees a portfolio of products and services that generated nearly $12 billion in annual revenue last year.

George Brooks is UPS’s President of the East Region. His responsibilities include all aspects of day-to-day operations including Business Development, Health & Safety, Service Excellence, Engineering, and Security. He also provides the strategic direction for more than 100,000 UPS employees in 17 states. George began his UPS career as a part-time package handler in Carrollton, GA, in 1983. In 1984, he was promoted to package car driver and then held management assignments in all facets of UPS operations in Georgia, New Jersey, and New York. George received his bachelor’s degree from the University of West Georgia in 1984 and received his master’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Global Management from the University of Phoenix. He is also a graduate of the Columbia Senior Executive Program at the

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George actively supports Junior Achievement, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, United Way, and the National Urban League. He serves on the Executive Advisory Council of the National Urban League’s Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) and is a Board member for the Chicago Urban League and United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. With George’s guidance, UPS’s Central Region raised more than $22 million to benefit United Way during the past two years. George is a member of the University of West Georgia (UWG) Foundation Inc. Board of Trustees. He was recognized in 2009 as a Beta Gamma Sigma Honoree in the Richards College of Business at UWG. He is also a member of the National Association of Guardsmen and a 32-year member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. George and his wife, Gloria, have two daughters: Greonna and Gratia.

JOAN BULLOCK decision-making. Her clients are progressive business owners and leaders who seek to enhance performance and operations in innovative and efficient ways. She helps them gain perspective, refine their vision, and develop growth and transformation strategies.

Joan R. Bullock, MBA, J.D., CPA is THE REFORMED LAW PROF.SM She assists small business owners in accomplishing their strategic business goals and objectives. Her expertise is working with law firms and other professional service providers on marketing, business development, strategy, and practice management. As a coach and consultant, Joan’s philosophy follows the Chinese proverb, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” She is a strong proponent of imparting knowledge in order to equip her clients with the resources and tools needed for informed

Joan is also an inaugural faculty member at the Florida A&M University College of Law. In addition to teaching, Joan is a Michigan lawyer who has practiced before the United States Tax Court and has assisted many startup enterprises, including law firms, providing legal, accounting, tax, and general business services. Prior to teaching, Joan worked as a certified public accountant for the Detroit office of Coopers & Lybrand. There, she practiced in the areas of corporate tax, mergers and acquisitions, and valuation. Joan is currently serving as Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Management Section and is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation. A member of the Michigan Bar, she served as council member of the Law Practice Management Section of the State Bar of Michigan where she was the editor of the quarterly newsletter and a writer for the “Solo’s Corner.”

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ALONZO BYRD Program (BEEP); a member of the Executive Committee of the Howard University School of Communications Board of Visitors; and a foundation board member for the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO). He also serves as Chair of the Nominating Committee for the St. Louis Red Cross Board of Directors; a member of the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois; a member of the Leadership Council for the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center; and an advisor to the St. Louis Black Rep.

Alonzo Byrd is assistant vice president of public affairs for Enterprise Holdings, the largest rental car company in North America. He is responsible for the development and execution of corporate citizenship initiatives nationwide. Byrd, who joined Enterprise in May 2002, works from the company’s corporate headquarters in St. Louis. As a member of the Enterprise Committee on Corporate Responsibility, Byrd works with senior management to ensure external initiatives are relevant and consistent with company values. He also works with Enterprise operating groups to cultivate and maintain close ties between community leaders, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and multicultural groups. Currently, Byrd is a member of the Executive Advisory Committee for the National Urban League’s Black Executive Exchange

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Prior to joining Enterprise, Byrd was a vice president at Fleishman-Hillard Inc., a leading international public relations agency. During his 15-year career at FleishmanHillard, Byrd managed a wide range of media relations, corporate relations, and diversityrelated issues for Fortune 500 clients. A native of East St. Louis, Ill., Byrd has worked as director of public relations for the American Red Cross in St. Louis. As a journalist, he has worked for the Kansas City Times, the Oakland Press in Pontiac, Mich., and the Belleville (Ill.) News Democrat. He began his career in journalism in St. Louis as a stringer with The Associated Press. Byrd, 55, is married, has one child, and lives in O’Fallon, Illinois. He is a 1981 graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

ANTHONY P. CARTER

Anthony P. Carter is the Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion, and Chief Diversity Officer for Johnson & Johnson. In this capacity, Anthony is responsible for building a strategy that enhances the Johnson & Johnson vision to be a world class, benchmark company for diversity and inclusion and aligning this critical business process with the Corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic business objectives. In this position, he reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson and works closely with the Worldwide Vice President and Executive Committee Member for Human Resources and the Worldwide Human Resources Executive Council. Anthony is a member of the Corporate Group Operating Committee. Anthony joined Johnson & Johnson in 2002 as Director, Corporate Communications and

was promoted to Vice President, Corporate Communications in 2005. In this role, he was responsible for organizational communications, executive communications, and all communications for Human Resources and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion on a global basis. Prior to joining Johnson & Johnson, he was Senior Director of Culture and Diversity for Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and the former Director of Public Affairs. He is the former Assistant Press Secretary to Mayor David N. Dinkins; former Director of Public Affairs for the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, and served for 10 years in Corporate Communications for Avon Products, Inc. In 1983, he served as Press Secretary to Congressman Edolphus Towns of Brooklyn. Anthony is a Member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors of Howard University. He is a Member of the Georgetown University Chief Diversity Officers Consortium and serves as an Officer of the Board of the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick, Inc., and is a Board member of National Medical Fellowships. Anthony received a BA degree in Communications and Journalism from Fordham University in 1976. He and his wife, Wendy, currently reside in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Their children are Austin (28), Ashley (27), and Dayne (18).

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CHANTÉ CHAMBERS relationships with faculty, staff, and students at HBCUs across the country, raise awareness of the existing educational inequity, and ensure that they are doing their best to increase the number of individuals/advocates who join the movement to help end educational inequity in low income communities, especially from HBCUs. This means that she is responsible for ensuring that Teach For America meets ambitious recruitment goals at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and play a critical role in diversifying the corps. Chanté is a managing director of HBCU recruitment, responsible for ensuring that Teach For America meets ambitious recruitment goals at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Chanté first joined Teach For America’s staff in 2007 as a corps member advisor at the Philadelphia summer training institute before transitioning into several roles including recruitment director and senior recruitment director. Today, she serves as the Managing Director of HBCU recruitment at Teach For America. Knowing the achievement gap still exists and limits millions of children is what drives her to continue this very purposeful work. Her team’s ultimate goals are to build meaningful

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Chante’ and her team are passionately engaged in Teach For America’s mission and are dedicated to impacting the lives of and helping to improve the educational experiences of students. Moreover, she uses her passion to ignite others to follow a very similar path of leadership, advocacy, and transformational change on behalf of thousands of students across this country. A 2005 Greater Philadelphia-Camden corps member, she taught 8th grade in Camden, NJ. Chanté earned a B.A. in English from Spelman College.

PATRICIA CEASAIRE

Patricia Césaire leads Digital Strategy for Black Enterprise. Under her leadership,

Black Enterprise has implemented a comprehensive audience development and engagement strategy, while underscoring the brand revenue objectives, connects new audiences to its mission of financial wellness, across all Black Enterprise digital media platforms. She contributes insights on trends in digital media marketing on ‘Our World’ with Black Enterprise and MSNBC. Césaire has been a digital consultant for over seven years with concentration on helping consumer brands monetize audience engagement online. Prior to working with Black Enterprise, Patricia held positions at Hill & Knowlton, Digital and Time Warner.

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SHIRLEY CHERRY

Shirley Cherry is a resident of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She has been employed at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for 12

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years. She is presently the Assistant Director in the Office of Career Services where she has supervisory and administrative responsibilities for 3-4 staff personnel. Shirley has more than 30 years of combined experience in corporate America as a training developer and instructor, manager, and sales and customer service representative. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas. Shirley serves as president of Leadership Pine Bluff Alumni Board. She is also a member of the Salvation Army, Arkansas Single Parent Association and United Way boards.

LINDA CLEMONS Often known as the “Queen of Networking,” Linda has encouraged others to become masters of their destiny through the art of networking. A master networking guru, participants from her networking sessions have generated over a seven million dollars in sales and counting. Her work with entrepreneurs and sales forces throughout the country has allowed Linda to make achievers of those who are willing to learn.

Linda Clemons is one of the top sales trainers as well as one of the most widely respected motivational speakers in the country today. With her contagious enthusiasm and captive energy, she has been able to motivate audiences everywhere in achieving their maximum potential. She is the CEO of Sisterpreneur, Inc., an international business empowerment organization and a popular radio and television personality. Her extensive sales and business knowledge have encouraged many individuals to achieve professional and personal success. Linda’s passion to help others excel makes her training seminars unique and special. From Canada to Spain, Hawaii to Florida, her spellbinding training messages have helped ordinary individuals to become extraordinary achievers. Her audiences have included many federal and state governmental agencies; fortune 500 companies along with the White House, US Customs Dept, FBI and Major League Baseball countless national women’s business associations; churches; and networking groups.

Because of her mastery of motivation and her vast sales and business expertise, Linda is a very popular trainer/speaker. She has over twenty five years of sales experience in the resort industry. Linda has set and broken many sales closing records with companies such as RDI, Bluegreen Vacation Club and was number one with RCI with closing percentages as high as 48 to 51% percent. Linda travels the world as a master sales strategist and body language expert. Linda also speaks on motivation and empowerment. Linda has been received countless recognitions and honors including the Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest civilian honor in the state of Indiana. She has been listed in the Who’s Who in Sales, Office Depot Entrepreneur of Year Award, a listing in the United States Congressional records. In addition to her many talents, Linda is an accomplished playwright and author and certified in Analytical Interviewing a process used to detect deception gather data from witnesses, hostages and victims. Linda most recently was personally selected by Zig Ziglar as one of their premier speakers and trainers for the Ziglar Corporation.

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ERIC EASTER

Eric Easter is the founding partner of Rock the Content, LLC, a producer of transmedia non-fiction programming for television and multiple digital platforms. The company’s first vertical – Everyday Family (theeverydayfamily.com), focused on travel and discovery for families, launched in January of 2011. A global multiplatform documentary project, Songs of My People: The Global Experience launches in late 2012. Most recently the Chief of Digital Strategy and Vice President of Entertainment for Johnson Publishing, Easter is head of its entertainment unit he spearheaded the company’s push into social media, and development of franchise properties as well as webisodes focusing on travel, culture and branded entertainment products and partnerships. Prior to joining JPC, he directed communications strategy and social media outreach for Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, publisher of washingtonpost.com, Slate, Newsweek.com and budgettravelonline.

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As the founder and creative officer of One Media Inc, he published ONE magazine and the scholarly quarterly Black Film Review and provided strategic new media direction for numerous companies including Sara Lee, Coca Cola and media industry organizations. He served as a senior media outreach advisor to the presidential campaigns of Howard Dean, L. Douglas Wilder and the successful gubernatorial campaign of Mark Warner for governor of Virginia. He also served as press secretary to the Rev. Jesse Jackson for the National Rainbow Coalition, and communications director both of Jackson’s historic presidential campaigns. As an independent producer, Easter is the creator and co-author of the best-selling Songs of My People (Little Brown 1992) a historic book and international photo exhibition on the lives of African Americans, and in collaboration with actor Edward James Olmos, he launched AMERICANOS (Little Brown, 1990), a book, exhibition and award winning HBO documentary on the diversity of Latino life and culture. Easter is a member of the 2012 Consumer Advisory Board of AT&T, and serves on the boards of the National Black Programming Consortium, which acquires and funds documentary films for PBS, and WHUT-TV, a Washington DC PBS affiliate. He writes frequently for Ebony, The Root and a number of publications on technology, global culture and politics.

SANFORD E. GARNER awards and citation for community development and design. Sanford felt honored to receive the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business & Entrepreneurship in 2002. He was recognized in the 2004 Indianapolis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and most recently in the 2009 Building Design+Construction’s 40 Under 40 and awarded the Juliet Peddle Award, at the 2009 Ohio Valley Regional AIA Conference. In June of 2011, he was named one of eleven of the America Institute of Architects “Young Architects.” Sanford is the National President of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and President and Founding Partner of A2SO4, a design firm, where his primary area of focus is historic preservation, master planning, urban design, and project assessment. A 1993 graduate of Howard University of Howard University, he has also spent time studying at Helsinki University in Helsinki, Finland; and UCLA. His work has received such notable recognitions as “Best in American Living for Best Smart Growth Community” by the National Association of Home Builders magazine, “Awards for Excellence” from the Urban Land Institute, and the “Implementing Smart Growth Award” from the American Planning Association as well as numerous

During his 18 year tenure, Sanford has been involved in various project types, but his passion has always remained rooted in Urban Design and Preservation. His strong commitment to community service and community development keeps him active with several Civic boards and Affiliations such as 2011- 2012 president of the National Organization of Minority Architects, past president of the Indianapolis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Boys Scouts of America, past chairman of the board of Citizens Health Center, Board member of the Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Indianapolis Zoological Society, and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.

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GLORIA N. GARRETT mix to add consumer value and profitability; growing brands across diverse business models, including DSD, JV and hybrids; developing and leading marketing training initiatives; and global brand management and organization development. Ms. Garrett began her careering in marketing with Procter & Gamble in Packaged Soap and Detergent. She is now the SVP Brand Management at Olive Garden, a unit of $6B Fortune 500 casual dining leader Darden Restaurants. Gloria Garrett has a broad-based track record building brands and leading teams across a range of product categories, domestic and international. Professional expertise includes, developing brand positioning and marketing plans based on insights, business model capabilities, and market opportunities; driving innovation across the marketing

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Ms. Garrett received her BA in Communication from The University of Michigan and went on to obtain her MBA in Marketing from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds an Associacion Escuelas Lincoln, Buenos Aires, Argentina, salutatorian.

DAVE GEORGE RARE Hospitality International. He returned to LongHorn in October 2001 as Senior Vice President of Operations and was named President in 2003. He remained in that capacity following Darden’s acquisition of RARE in October 2007.

Dave George is President of LongHorn Steakhouse and a member of Darden Restaurants’ Operating Team. He leads a company with more than 350 restaurants, 20,000 employees and nearly $1 billion in annual sales. Known for its passion for grilling fresh, tender, juicy steaks – including the signature Flo’s Filet and the Outlaw Ribeye – LongHorn welcomes guests with a warm, inviting, friendly atmosphere reminiscent of the American West. Dave joined LongHorn in April 1998 as Vice President of Operations, North. Two years later, he was promoted to Vice President of Operations for The Capital Grille, a division of LongHorn’s former parent company,

Prior to LongHorn, Dave served as Vice President of Operations for Tripps Restaurants. Dave began his restaurant career straight out of college as an Assistant Manager with Houlihans. During his 12 years with Houlihans, he held positions of increasing responsibility including Area Director of Operations for eight restaurants. Dave earned a bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management from Michigan State University. Darden is the world’s largest full-service restaurant operating company with annual sales of $7.5 billion. The company owns and operates 1,900 Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52 and Eddie V’s restaurants in North America, employs 180,000 people and serves more than 400 million meals annually. In 2011, Darden became the first full-service restaurant company ever to be named to the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list.

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DOUGLAS GREEN for Seasons 52. Most recently he served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Red Lobster’s Heartland and Canada Divisions before moving into his current role in 2007. Prior to joining Darden, Doug spent eight years with Pizza Hut where he advanced from District Manager to Vice President of Operations. He then moved to Vice President of Diversity and later to Vice President of Operations Development.

Doug Green is Executive Vice President of Operations for Red Lobster and an Officer of the parent company, Darden Restaurants Inc. Doug is responsible for operations for a company with 700 restaurants, 60,000 employees and $2.5 billion in annual sales. Doug has a strong track record of success leading Operations teams in three of Darden Restaurants’ concepts. He began his Darden career in 1997 with Olive Garden where he led the Chicago Division as the Senior Vice President of Operations. From there, Doug worked with Darden’s New Business team in 2002 as Senior Vice President of Operations

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Doug received a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. He earned an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Darden is the world’s largest full-service restaurant operating company with annual sales of $7.5 billion. The company owns and operates 1,900 Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52 and Eddie V’s restaurants in North America, employs 180,000 people and serves more than 400 million meals annually. In 2011, Darden became the first full-service restaurant company ever to be named to the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list.

CHANELLE HARDY

Prior to joining the Policy Institute, Ms. Hardy served as Chief of Staff and Counsel to former US Representative Artur Davis (D-AL-11), who served on the House Ways and Means Committee and the Committee on House Administration. Before her tenure on the Hill, Ms. Hardy was a staff attorney at the Federal Trade Commission, a Policy Fellow and Legislative Counsel at Consumers Union, and a member of Teach for America, instructing fifth graders in Washington, DC. Chanelle P. Hardy is the National Urban League’s Senior Vice President for Policy and Executive Director of the National Urban League Policy Institute, the organization’s policy, research and advocacy arm in Washington, DC. Ms. Hardy is charged with directing the League’s public policy strategy and advocacy efforts in the areas of housing, jobs and workforce development, healthcare and education. She also directs the Policy Institute’s research initiatives, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of The State of Black America, the League’s signature publication.

Ms. Hardy received her JD from Howard University School of Law, where she finished fifth in her class, and was a member of the Huver I. Brown Trial Advocacy Moot Court Team. Ms. Hardy is a member of the board of Excel Academy Public Charter School, the first all-girls public school in Washington, DC; the board of the Congressional Black Caucus Institute and a member of Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va.

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ANDREA HAYWARD

Andrea began her career with UPS in 1990 as a package handler in the Metro Jersey District. Promoted to full-time management in 1993, she has since served in various package, hub and training positions in New Jersey, New York and in Illinois. She is now the Illinois District Transportation Operations Manager.

As Director of Transportation for the Illinois district, Andrea is responsible for all Hub, Feeder, and Air operations in Illinois, which include the sortation of over 950 thousand packages each day and 3,823 employees. Prior to her current role, Andrea served as the Central Region Hub and Feeder Coordinator, which consisted of Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

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She has been an active member of BEEP, (Black Executive Exchange Program) since 2007. She sits on the Transportation Advisory Board for Governors State University and is UPSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Congressional contact for Congressman Dan Lispinski. Andrea has a B.S. degree in Business from the University of Phoenix. She is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Management from Thomas Edison College.

SONYA HOLT lead the strategic direction and planning for RTD. She was responsible for the strategic vision and leadership of four unique programs: the Sourcing Unit, Student Programs, Advertising and Marketing Program, and the Regional Recruiter Program which encompasses the strategic planning and direction of the Center’s diversity initiatives in relation to the agency’s mission. Ms. Holt obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Strayer University in 1998. She received an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Martin University in May 2010. Sonya Holt currently serves as the Program Manager for the Director’s External Advisory Board. She is responsible for managing and maintaining key relationships with a group of distinguished leaders in industry, collegiate and corporate America on behalf of the Director of Central Intelligence Agency. She plans and prepares all quarterly’s and briefings to/for board members throughout the year.

Ms. Holt has been an employee of the Central Intelligence Agency for 28 years. She uses the knowledge and skills that she has gained from both her technical and human resources experiences to establish herself as an expert in Diversity Recruitment and Management. Ms. Holt acts as a mentor to junior officers promoting self-development and networking strategies.

In her previous assignment, she was Chief, Recruitment Targeting Division were she

Ms. Holt has one son who is currently working for the Department of the Navy.

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BEVERLY JACKSON engagement with fans and artists into the experience. Most recently, the 54th GRAMMY Awards delivered record breaking social engagement numbers resulting in the “most social event in the history of television” and Beverly’s team lead the social engagement efforts.

Beverly is the Director of Marketing, Strategic Alliances and Social Media for The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Awards, where she overseas integrated marketing programs for brand partners, the digital promotion of the iconic broadcast and incorporates social

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She has extensive agency and in-house experience launching brand extensions and new products, and utilizing metrics to analyze growth; Experience developing innovative digital strategies to drive brand loyalty and awareness via social media, mobile and community engagement. Beverly has a Master degree from City University of NY’s Baruch College and a BS in Marketing from Howard University in Washington, DC.

GERRY JACKSON summer Co-Op, Public Affairs Trainee and Economist, Forest Products Marketing Technologist, and District Ranger.

Gerry L. Jackson is originally from Atmore, Alabama and has worked for the USDA Forest Service for over 18 years. He is the Assistant Station Director in charge of Operation and Administration at the Southern Research Station in Asheville, NC where he is responsible for the planning, coordinating and management of a broad and complex program of technical and administrative support services. Gerry participates as a member of the executive decision making group (Executive Team) in the planning, development, coordination, and integration of all phases of the Stationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Research and Development organization. He is responsible for providing the full range of support through Acquisition, Budget, Engineering, Office Services, and Safety for the entire Southern Research Station. During his tenure with the USDA he has served in many capacities with a wide range of responsibilities and titles including

In 2003 Gerry was called up to command a company in Operation Iraqi Freedom where he developed overall logistic concepts, doctrine and planning for an entire base and provided multiple functional logistic supported throughout Iraq. Because of his Company, he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and is currently a Major in United States Army Reserve and serves as Emergency Operation Officer with the Department of Homeland Security in Washington DC. Gerry has received many awards over the past years: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Man of the Year from the Madison WI Alumni Chapter, USDA Forest Service Group Honor Award and the Army Commendation Medal from the US Army. Gerry holds a B.S. in Marketing from Alabama A&M University, a Master in Forestry from Virginia Tech, a Master of Business Administration from Edgewood College and a Senior Executive Fellows Certification from Harvard Kennedy School. Gerry is married, has two fantastic kids, loves to play golf, participate in Church activities, and serve his country as a member of US Army Reserve.

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WANDA JACKSON helping people find employment, she manages the League’s Annual Conference Career Fair, and is chiefly responsible for the JobsNetwork, an electronic job board. Additionally, she was the project manager and led the team in the research and publication of the ground-breaking study “Diversity Practices That Work: The American Worker Speaks.”

A passion for people and the support of their success has been the driving force behind Wanda Jackson’s 20-year career in Human Resources. She is the National Urban League’s Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Talent Officer. Wanda joined the League after a stint at A Better Chance, as the Director, Business and Professional Partnership Program. There, she worked with corporations placing academically talented minority college students in full-time jobs and internships. Ms. Jackson has also worked in New York City government as a human resources manager and began her career in retailing, where she worked in human resources as well as in merchandising for Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s. Ms. Jackson plays a key role in the management of the League’s leadership development programs, and the exposure of young talent to the non-profit sector through the highly competitive Urban League Summer Internship Program. Committed to the

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An active community volunteer, Ms. Jackson is a member of the Queens Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, a public service sorority, and the Associate Group of Jack and Jill of America where she served as a past Regional Parliamentarian and President of the Queens Chapter. Wanda is also on the Board of Directors for the Girls Scouts of Nassau County, and has served as the Commissioner of Girls Rookie Basketball for the Baldwin Police Activity League. Beyond Nassau County, Ms. Jackson is a member of the Diversity and Disparities Committee for the Eastern Region of the American Cancer Society, the New York State Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission, the National Assembly Board of Directors, and has served as a member of the New York City Housing Advisory Council. She is a graduate of Boston University’s College of Communication and received an M.S. in Human Resources Management from the New School for Social Research, and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources credential from the Human Resources Certification Institute.

CHERYL JEFFERSON of Labor facilitating the development of apprenticeship and training programs. Cheryl later joined the Southern Research Station where she has served in several leadership capacities, including managing the Station’s grants and agreements program.

Cheryl Jefferson is currently the Director of Civil Rights, Partnerships, Freedom of Information Act, and Youth Programs for the USDA Forest Service’s Southern Research Station, headquartered in Asheville, NC. The Southern Research Station is part of the Nation’s largest forestry research organization, the USDA Forest Service Research and Development -- the leading organization for research on natural resource management and sustainability in the United States. The Station serves 13 Southern States and has more than 130 scientists, and additional support teams, located in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Cheryl’s motto is “don’t be a closed book, share the knowledge.” She began her federal career with the United States Department

Cheryl is an award-winning communications and partnership professional who understands the value of teamwork. A lifelong learner, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and is completing a Master’s of Science Degree in Environmental Policy. She also received additional leadership training through the USDA Graduate School and the highly competitive USDA Executive Leadership Program, further developing and enhancing her leadership skills. A strong believer in “paying it forward,” Cheryl serves as a mentor to Forest Service employees. She is also a member of the Forest Service’s Eastern Middle Leader Program’s Implementation Team, helping to prepare future agency leaders and serving as a developmental coach. Cheryl is increasingly interested in how environmental pollutants impact human health and is a member of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and astronomy.

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ROBERT JOHNSON

Before joining McDonald’s Corporation, Mr. Johnson worked as a civil trial attorney for several prominent defense firms where he represented a number of Fortune 500 clients and various individuals in alternative dispute resolution and negotiation of many complex deals.

Robert Johnson is Managing Counsel for McDonald’s Corporation where he is responsible for the oversight and management of all Workers’ Compensation claims initiated against the company. McDonald’s, the world’s leading quick service restaurant and a Fortune 500 corporation serves over 56 million customers daily in over 120 countries worldwide. Mr. Johnson is directly responsible for the management, supervision coordination and defense of every aspect of Worker’s Compensation claims. Prior to assuming his current role, Robert held the position of Senior Counsel with the McDonald’s Customer Action Team. In this capacity, Mr. Johnson was directly responsible for managing the litigation brought against McDonald’s Corporation as a result of any customer complaints and injuries and for managing sensitive litigation . Additionally, he consulted the McDonald’s international markets frequently on issues related to crisis management and customer litigation.

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As a complement to his legal and consulting experience, he also has a special emphasis on addressing diversity and social responsibility issues and has served as chair of numerous organizations and committees that address issues focusing on various diversity and pro bono concerns. He also currently serves in leadership positions on various boards and in several organizations that emphasize youth development and economic development in underserved communities. Mr. Johnson is a recipient of the 2009 Chicago United Business Leaders of Color Award, 2008 CLEO Legacy Diversity Award, 2006 National Eagle Leadership Institute and Career Focus Magazine Eagle Award, McDonald’s Corporation 2003 Shining Light Award and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago 2002 Black & Hispanic Achiever Award. Mr. Johnson received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois College of law and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Economic and Business Administration, and Sociology and Anthropology from Knox College.

SHEREE L. JOHNSON then the Forest Service in 2005. Ms. Johnson is a seasoned professional with over thirty years of extensive experience in the EEO/ Civil Rights arena. In her current position, Ms. Johnson, is responsible for the administration of a comprehensive results oriented Civil Rights and EEO Program. She strives to assist in creating a multicultural organization that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve by cultivating youth organizations, partnerships and providing educational opportunities. Sheree L. Johnson serves as the Regional Civil Rights Director for the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station. She began her professional career with the former Defense Personnel Support Center in April 1980 in the Office of Telecommunication and Information Systems. Her service with DPSC continued until joining the United States Postal Service in 1986 where her interest in EEO /Civil Rights bloomed. In 1986 Ms. Johnson returned to the Defense Personnel Support Center joining the Office of Equal Employment as an EEO Specialist until her transfer to the United States Mint in 1999

Ms. Johnson has received numerous commendations and awards acknowledging her commitment and dedication to multiculturalism. Her efforts enhanced both city, state and government missions to acquire and support student opportunities and exposure to developing future leaders. Ms. Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy is Communication is the Key to Understandingâ&#x20AC;?, we can always engage in dialog to resolve our differences, issues or concerns. She brings energy and enthusiasm throughout her daily interaction. Ms. Johnson is also extremely grateful to have a loving family and friends.

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OANA KELSAY Justice in 2006 and an MBA with a dual concentration in Logistics and Management Applications from University of North Florida May 2011.

Oana Kelsay was born and raised in Bucharest, Romania. Oana joined Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc in 2004 and is currently a Global Logistics Planner with the Strategic Planning group, managing production plans and all planning parameters for the Acuvue Define platform. She graduated with a BS in Psychology and Criminal

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Oana is the co-founder and current National Chair of Millennials â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first Generational Diversity Employee Resource Group for Johnson & Johnson. Oana continuously strives to bring together the unique attributes, thoughts and values of all generations at Johnson & Johnson while working towards a common goal of understanding and inclusion of the new Millennial population joining the current workforce. Oana is also a 2012 United Way Stein Fellow and, in her spare time, she enjoys volunteering with various philanthropic organizations, traveling, dancing and occasionally acting in local short films.

BRIAN PAUL MARTIN career in positions of increasing responsibility. In 2005, Mr. Martin was selected to serve on an advisory group to then Director of CIA Goss. This unique assignment afforded Mr. Martin the opportunity to explore the inner workings of all four CIA directorates both in the domestic and foreign field. Mr. Martin also served as the Director of National Intelligenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Executive Agent responsible for overseeing support to the President-and Vice President-elect during the 2008 presidential transition.

Mr. Martin joined the Central Intelligence Agency in 1976 as a part time employee while a student at the American University in Washington, DC. Upon earning a B.A. in Communications/Visual Media, Mr. Martin joined the CIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Directorate of Intelligence where he has served most of his Agency

In November 2008, Mr. Martin became the Deputy Director of the Office of Policy Support providing leadership and oversight for several critical DI corporate programs. Mr. Martin and his wife Jewel, also an Agency employee, have three children and four grandchildren.

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RICK MARTINEZ

Dr. Rick Martinez is Director of Corporate Contributions for Johnson & Johnson. Since 2000 he has helped shape Johnson & Johnson’s Corporate philanthropic giving. Currently, he leads programs focused in chronic diseases in different regions. He also helped create and now leads Johnson & Johnson’s social responsibility activities in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America, seeking to promote the access to healthcare for women and children, the youth education and the alleviation of poverty through micro-enterprise. His career in grant making began in the

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U.S. government where he guided federal research priorities for late life mental disorders at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Maryland. In the aftermath of the 1990’s health reform efforts he moved to the 103rd Congress to serve as an aging and long-term care issue-expert at the U.S. Senate’s Special Committee on Aging. During his tenure there he helped staff hearings on the Economic Impact of Late Life Mental Disorders; Suicide in the Elderly and a Joint Hearing of the Budget and Aging Committees. The latter hearing was co-chaired by Senator Mark O. Hatfield who led Congressional efforts to double federal investment in biomedical research at NIH. Dr. Martinez completed his undergraduate and medical studies at the University of North Carolina and Wake Forest University, respectively and trained in internal medicine and psychiatry at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and the University Of Maryland Medical Center. He continued training in clinical geriatric psychopharmacology at the NIMH Intramural Labs. He left his role as a federal researcher in 1998 when he joined the Janssen Research Foundation’s CNS Medical Affairs group.

LARRY MCDANIEL technology along with human and organizational development. His professional experiences have included the research, development and application of theories and models used to educate, train, develop, and manage human and organizational resources, leading to improve organizational outcomes such as productivity, employee involvement, employee and customer satisfaction, profitability, and investor returns.

Dr. Larry McDaniel currently serves as Chair of Department of Management and Marketing, College of Business and Public Affairs at Alabama A&M University. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration, from Alabama A&M University, MBA, Samford University, M.A., in Human Resources Management, the University of Alabama and the Ph.D in Business Administration (Management Information Systems) from the University of Mississippi. He has also acquired additional training and Ph.D. course work in the area of Entrepreneurship Education. Dr. McDaniel interests include research and education in entrepreneurship, information

Larry has served on numerous community committees and boards including. Council Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, treasure, St Paul II Catholic High School, Chair and Vice Chair of the board, Huntsville/ Madison County Alabama New South, Treasurer. Some of the awards received by Dr. McDaniel have included the Mu Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Man of the Year, Outstanding Doctoral Scholar, Southeastern Regional Educational Board, Fellowships from the KPMG Foundation, the University of Alabama , and the University of Mississippi, Sam Walton Fellow, 2011 Nunn Perry Award, 2011 Beyster Institute Scholars Award, the Black Executive Exchange Program Liaison Leadership Award, and a 2011 Inductee of the Black Executive Exchange Program Hall of Fame.

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KEYSA D. MINNIFIELD vice president communications. Ms. Minnifield holds masters degrees in Business Administration, Human Resource Management and Human Resources Development as well as certifications in Human Resources and Crisis Management.

In the Spring of 2008, Keysa D. Minnifield assumed the role of Vice President, Human Resources for the Campus Services Division of Sodexo. In this capacity, she leads the development and implementation of human resources strategy for a division of more than 50,000 employees inclusive of recruitment, retention, talent management, training and development and employee relations initiatives to drive the organization’s strategic business plan. Keysa’s leadership skills have been honed through a number of challenging roles. She began her career with Sodexo and its predecessor companies in September of 1984 as a student associate while attending Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry, she chose to forge a career in the hospitality industry. She has held numerous positions within Sodexo including general manager, human resources director, and

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Personal and professional affiliations include the National Association of Female Executives; Women’s Foodservice Forum; Society of Human Resource Management; International Association of Business Communicators; Bethune Cookman University Hospitality Advisory Board; NUL Black Executive Exchange Program – Executive Advisory Board. She is also a charter member of two Sodexo Employee Network Groups: The African American Leadership Forum and thea Women’s Network Group. Ms. Minnifield is a 2008 recipient of the “Eagle Award” from the National Eagle Leadership Institute. This award salutes men and women in corporate America who contribute to the bottom-line success of the company. “Eagle Award” honorees embody exemplary leadership, anchored with the highest degree of dignity, integrity, and honor. Keysa’s management philosophy is that you should always treat people with dignity and respect while engaging their hearts, minds and loyalties – a philosophy that Keysa achieves with conviction and humility. Keysa is originally from Bessemer, Alabama and currently resides in Altamonte Springs, FL.

MEREDITH MOORE responsible for all external public relations from the President and the Global Chief Diversity Officer. Previously Meredith has worked in communications at Verizon, Lincoln Financial Group, Edelman, and Campbell Mithun agency.

Meredith Moore is the external relations director for the Chicago-based company that serves 25 million customers in the U.S. each day. Meredith is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic plans for the corporation’s national and local relationships with non-profit, diversity and educational organizations. Prior to her current role in Global Inclusion and Intercultural management, Meredith was the communications manager for Don Thompson, President and Chief Operating Officer of McDonald’s Corporation. In this role Meredith provided counsel to the corporation’s senior leadership and was

Committed to community service, Meredith is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and the Links, Incorporated. She serves on the advisory board of NAACP ACT-SO, Rainbow Push’s Wall Street project and the Goodman Theatre’s Scenemakers Council. She is also a member of the The Conference Board’s Diversity & Inclusion Council. Meredith’s has been recognized as one of the top 30 young leaders in the black community by Ebony magazine and she is a recipient of the McDonald’s President’s award, the highest honor presented by the corporation. In 2010 Meredith became the youngest person to win the prestigious Global Visionary Award from Howard University. Meredith holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Howard University and a Masters of Science from Northwestern University.

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MICHAEL B. MOORE Michael was in brand management at General Foods USA and Coca-Cola USA where he managed the the Jell-O gelatin and Coca-Cola classic businesses respectively.

Michael B. Moore is Chairman at Glory Foods, Inc., the national leader in Southern style, seasoned food. He is an experienced executive with a strong and dynamic career driving growth and innovation at consumer marketing companies. Michael leverages world-class experience & thought leadership in brand strategy and marketing management with ‘C-suite’ general management & leadership skills to offer a unique blend of strategic, creative, and management capabilities. Michael earned an A.B. from the Maxwell School of Government at Syracuse University and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

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Michael began consulting in the mid 1990’s advising a variety of clients including technology companies, a major professional sports league, and a cutting-edge education and training holding company. Over the years he has worked with clients on a wide range of strategy, marketing, and brand challenges - helping them maximize their marketing investment and create the strongest possible monetizable consumer relationships. Michael took a two year hiatus from consulting before the internet bubble burst in the late 90’s to lead an innovative software technology company, Infopop Corp., as President & Chief Marketing Officer. This company, in many ways, created the foundation of the social networking movement by pioneering the first generation of online social tools and by managing online communities for companies like Sony and Accenture. He guided the company through two acquisitions and the profitable evolution of one of the most popular “freeware” applications into a leading enterprise software brand.

MARC MORIAL University Law Center in Washington, D.C., as well as honorary degrees from Xavier University, Wilberforce University, and the University of South Carolina Upstate. Morial was elected Mayor of New Orleans in 1994, serving two terms as popular chief executive with a broad multi-racial coalition who led New Orleans’ 1990’s renaissance, and left office with a 70% approval rating.

As President of the National Urban League since 2003. Marc H. Morial has been the primary catalyst for an era of change -- a transformation for the nearly 100 year old civil rights organization. His energetic and skilled leadership has expanded the League’s work around an Empowerment agenda, which is redefining civil rights in the 21st century with a renewed emphasis on closing the economic gaps between Whites and Blacks as well as rich and poor Americans. Under his stewardship the League has had record fundraising success towards a 250MM, five year fundraising goal and he has secured the BBB nonprofit certification, which has established the NUL as a leading national nonprofit. A graduate of the prestigious University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics and African American Studies, he also holds a law degree from the Georgetown

During his tenure, New Orleans won the All-American City Award in 1996 for the first time in 50 years, as well as the prestigious City Livability Award, and finished first in the National Night Out Against Crime Competition on two occasions. Elected by his peers as President of the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), he served during the 9/11 Crisis and championed the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federalization of airport security screeners. He serves as an Executive Committee member of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, the Black Leadership Forum, and Leadership 18, and is a Board Member of the Muhammad Ali Center, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Morial, a history, arts, music and sports enthusiast, has an adult daughter, and is married to broadcast journalist Michelle Miller. Together they have two young children.

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JACQUELINE RAY-MORRIS Education from Hampton Institute, and currently pursuing a graduate degree from the Harvard School of Education. While at Hampton, she was appointed the FIRST Women’s Varsity Basketball coach whose team won state recognition at the first CIAA tournament.

Jacqueline Ray-Morris, Founder and President of Ray-Morris Associates and is a recognized authority in the field of Leadership Development and Multiculturalism in the workplace. Jacqueline’s work has been cited in numerous publications while having been a leading advocate for increasing the general awareness of the impact of Leadership styles and Cultural differences in organizational climates. In addition to managing her firm, she currently serves as the Minority College Outreach Program Manager for the National Guard Bureau and as a Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Trainer to several organizations in the areas of workforce issues, diversity, and supervisory and management development. With more than 30 years of experience in the training and development field with proven successes, she is re-searching the impact of personalities on learning styles, generational differences in the workplace and career development. Ms. Ray-Morris holds an A.A. in Secondary Education from Gloucester County College, in New Jersey, and a B.S. in Secondary

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Prior to starting Ray-Morris Associates in 1984, Jacqueline was the Educational Training Specialist for a nationally recognized management and consulting training firm. Her duties were to design and deliver training programs that would prepare employees to “advance in their careers” and to prepare them for management positions if they so desired. “Developing people is a passion I have,” says Ray-Morris. An energetic, creative, speaker, consultant and training specialist, Jacqueline is sought after in the corporate, government, and non-profit arenas throughout the country delivering timely messages with IMPACT! With her powerful organizational and time management skills, she serves on several boards throughout the US. She manages the Tuskegee Airmen Scholarship Selection committees for their Foundation. She feels that taking an active role in your community is an absolute must in order to be an advocate for change. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., “It is important to empower our next generation to make positive changes!” A native New Jerseyian, Ms. Ray-Morris moved to the Washington DC area in 1979. She is married to Alton P. Morris and they reside in Waldorf, Maryland. They are active in their community, frequent theatre patrons, jazz enthusiasts, and world travelers.

TRACY ELISE POOLE Arnelle & Hastie where she litigated business and commercial disputes. Next Ms. Poole joined Wall Streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hughes, Hubbard & Reed where she handled business and corporate litigation, including antitrust, banking, contract, copyright, employment, and telecommunications matters. Ms. Poole is presently Assistant General Counsel in the Law Department of Johnson & Johnson where she is responsible for a broad range of litigation for several operating companies, including advertising, corporate, employment and product liability matters. Tracy Elise Poole, a native of New York City, is a graduate of Vassar College and Georgetown University Law Center. Upon graduation from Georgetown, she was appointed an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York where she prosecuted major crimes. She was next associated with Wood, Williams, Rafalsky & Harris and the New York office of San Francisco-based

She is proficient in the Russian language. Ms. Poole also manages J&Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law department pro bono practice and she is an active member of several not-for-profit boards and organizations. A patron of Arts organizations, she is an active student of many forms of dance including ballet, horton, samba and ballroom dancing.

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RODNEY POPE

Rodney Pope has been Vice President Senior Human Resources Director for the New York Business Unit, of Turner Construction Company since January 1, 2006. He reports to Charles F. Murphy, Senior Vice President and General Manager. Rodney joined Turner in 1995 as an Engineer. He has worked on various projects and in different roles within the New York Interiors group including Project Manager,

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Senior Project Manager and Project Executive. In 2002, Rodney was promoted to Deputy Operations Manager Interiors and in 2005 to Vice President & Operations Manager for the New York Interiors Business Unit. Prior to joining Turner Rodney was Director of Store Design and Construction for Abraham & Straus/Jordan Marsh Department Stores. Over his ten-year career at Abraham & Straus/Jordan Marsh, he was responsible for the design and construction activities for over 50 stores in the New York Tri-state area and New England. Rodney holds a Master of Science in Program Management from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science from Nyack College. Rodney was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY until 1996 when he moved to Englewood, NJ. He now resides in Edgewater, New Jersey.

FLORENCE PRIDGEN Reengineering Team.

Florence Pridgen is the 1890 National Scholars Program Manager for the USDA Forest Service and has served in this capacity for the past two years. Previously she held the position of EEO Specialist, Civil Rights, Eastern Region, Region 9 in the Forest Service. Florence brings to her position a wealth of experience and knowledge in not only the federal government, but from private industry, city and state government where she held various analyst positions. For the past 21 years she has served on national taskforces for the Forest Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Work Environment Task Force, Human Resources Reengineering and Implementation, Civil Rights Action Team, and Business Process

Florence is a proud graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Her responsibilities include coordination and monitoring of the 1890 National Scholars Program for the Forest Service, in addition to working on strengthening the partnership between USDA, Forest Service and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities, as one of the leading Multicultural Workforce Strategic Initiatives (MWSI) in the Forest Service, resulting in helping to increase the number of students studying agriculture, business, science and related disciplines. She also strives to work with community activist groups to forge relationships and increase awareness of 1890 National Scholars Program employment opportunities, along with other employment opportunities with the Forest Service. Although Florence has worked for the Forest Service for 21 years, she has been a Forest Service family member for over 31 years, as her husband Daryl Pridgen is the Urban Connections Program Manager for the Eastern Region. Florence and Daryl have 2 children, Danielle and Daryl Jr.

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DANIELLE ROBINSON human resources encompassing: diversity management, recruitment, training and development, employee relations, compensation and succession planning. Danielle is a Board Member of the Black Executive Exchange Program through the Urban League, as well as a member of the Connecticut Jackie Robinson Selection Committee. She is also a member of the SHRM Diversity Standards Advisory Council who are developing Standards in the field of Diversity Danielle Robinson has more than 21 years of experience in domestic and global human resources covering the consumer goods, beverage, entertainment and pharmaceutical industries. Danielle is currently Director, Diversity and Early Career at Diageo. In her current position, Diageo has received numerous awards, including Top 100 Companies for Working Mothers (2011, 2010, 2009), Top 100 Companies for Executive Women by NAFE, Top Diversity Employer (2011, 2010, 2009), Top 100 Companies to Work by the Human Rights Campaign (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008) and Top 25 Diversity Councils (2011, 2010, 2009). Prior to Diageo, Danielle worked for Unilever, Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals, and Simon & Schuster where she had responsibility for domestic and international

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She has been featured in Savoy Magazine amongst Movers and Shakers in corporate America, Rolling Out Magazine (2008, 2009) and Diversity Executive Magazine (2009) in addition to numerous newspaper articles. She has published articles in Savoy Magazine, including Getting the ROI of Diversity Conferences, 2008. She lectures all across the United States at conferences and universities on Diversity and Inclusion management within Corporations. Danielle has an undergraduate degree in Communication from Rutgers University and a Masters Degree in Corporate Communication from Seton Hall University. She also has a Doctorate degree in Public Administration from Warren National University.

DEMETRIA SLOAN development. In her current role, she was selected to participate in a corporate rotation program where she re-shaped new hire sales training from the agenda, workshops, and certification process. Her contributions are still being executed today.

Demetria Sloan is a District Manager with Eisai, Inc., a global pharmaceutical company with US headquarters in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. She joined Eisai in 2004 as a sales representative in the Athens, GA territory. Demetria worked diligently as a sales representative. She served as a regional field trainer and received the District hhc (human healthcare award) for her commitment to serving the patients and communities in which she worked. In 20007, Demetria was promoted to District Manager and relocated with her family to Orlando, FL. She currently leads a team of 10 specialty sales representatives across central and south Florida. Demetria also has a passion for training and

Demetria completed her undergraduate studies at Xavier University of LA and earned a Masters of Public Health from Tulane University. She started her professional career at the Texas Department of Health (TDH) where she worked on a variety of public health initiatives related to Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Children Health. During her tenure at TDH, she served on a special assignment at the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Management Development where she worked alongside colleagues across government agencies to lead management development training. Demetria decided to leave the state in order to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry and started her pharmaceutical career as a Sales Representative with Merck. Demetria is actively involved in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and has served many leadership roles over the past 19 years. She is a dedicated wife and mother of two.

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GREG SMITH Chief to serve as the Deputy Chief of Staff. In January of 2009, Greg was detailed to serve as the Acting Director of Ecosystem Management Coordination for the Agency through early 2010. During this time, Mr. Smith was responsible for the organization and formulation of a new agency Land and Resource Management Planning Rule and the interpretation and implementation of agency Roadless Policies and Procedures.

In January of 2012, Greg was appointed Acting Director of Minerals and Geology Management. Greg is a member of the Senior Executive Service, and has served as Director of Lands and Realty Management since 2005. His responsibilities include national oversight and policy directions for land adjustment activities and land stewardship of 193 million acres of National Forest System Lands. In May of 2011until January 2012, Greg was detailed to the Office of the

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Prior to this assignment, he held the position of Deputy Director of Lands, Assistant Director - Office of Communications, and served as Public Involvement Officer on the Bridger-Teton National Forest in the Greater Yellowstone area. Prior to joining the Forest Service, he worked as a Staff Attorney for the Colorado General Assembly, served as the Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and worked as a Civil Rights Mediator and Assistant County Attorney in Polk County, Iowa.

DR. JOI C. SPRAGGINS program between Exelon Power, Legacy Pathways, Lincoln University and the AABE called “Legacy Bridges,” a program that is creating a pipeline of talent within the energy/utility industry. Ms. Spraggins also co-designed and manages the Economic Opportunity, Diversity & Workforce Development Program for the City of Philadelphia on its $67 million LEED Certified Youth Study Center; recognized as a “Best-in-Class” Best Practice Public Policy Model in the construction industry.

Joi C. Spraggins, is globally recognized as an expert in Leadership, Communications, Diversity & Workforce Development and is the Founder and President of Legacy Pathways, a management consulting and training firm that inspires leaders to build their legacy through people, performance and profits. Ms. Spraggins’ “Tame and Train Your Tongue”® is a leadership and personal development model that teaches audiences how to build enduring legacies. Ms. Spraggins credits much of her success to the utilization of her Tame and Train Your Tongue® innovative collegial approach that results in creating business success and profitable market expansion. Highlighted in her upcoming book of the same name, she outlines how to lead effectively, increase excellence, support cultural transformation and reduce miscommunications. Ms. Spraggins is a founding member of the Amos Tuck School of Business, “Advanced Minority Business Executive Program.” She developed a highly successful mentorship

Ms. Spraggins’ transformative lectures, executive coaching and customized training programs have influenced people worldwide, focusing on principles of personal self-mastery, leadership development and professional communications. She co-authored Mission Possible! Learn How To Reach Your Potential From Some Of The World’s Most Successful Possibility Thinkers with Stephen Covey and Brian Tracy. Ms. Spraggins is a member of the AABE National Supplier Diversity and Entrepreneurship Committee, Chair of the AABE Philadelphia Chapter Entrepreneurship Committee and a member of the University of Pennsylvania’s Economic Plenary Committee. She is a recent nominee of “Champions of Change” for the White House under the Administration of President Obama. Joi C. Spraggins received her Masters Degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She is an international traveler who enjoys mentoring emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and students.

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OTHA T. “SKIP” SPRIGGS, III Prior to that, Mr. Spriggs held Human Resources leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Cigna Corporation from 2001 to 2009. He began as Vice President of Human Resources for Cigna’s Group Insurance Division and, within two years, was promoted to Senior Vice President, Human Resources, for the division. That same year, his responsibilities expanded to include the additional role of President of CIGNA Corporation’s Foundation, and in 2004, he took on the added role of Chief Diversity Officer for the Company. Otha T. (“Skip”) Spriggs is Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources, and Chief Human Resources Officer for Boston Scientific, and a member of the Company’s Executive Committee. He is responsible for global Human Resources planning and services to all Boston Scientific businesses and functions, as well as corporate recruiting, compensation and benefits, policies, training, leadership development, and the development and execution of an enterprise-wide diversity and inclusion strategy. Mr. Spriggs also serves as President of the Boston Scientific Foundation. Mr. Spriggs has more than 25 years of Human Resources experience. He previously served as Vice President of Human Resources for Catalent Pharma Solution’s Oral Technologies Division and as the Corporation’s Chief Diversity Officer from March 2010 to September 2010. From March 2009 to March 2010, he was President of Integrated People Solutions.

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Before joining CIGNA, Mr. Spriggs held executive level human resources positions for Home Depot, Levi Strauss & Company and United Parcel Service (UPS). Mr. Spriggs currently is a member of the HR Advisory Board for the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business, and the College of Business Administration Endowment Board for Savannah State University. He is also a member of The Executive Leadership Council. Active in civic affairs, Mr. Spriggs was Chairman of the Board for the Urban League of Philadelphia, as well as the boards of numerous community and charitable organizations. In 2012 and in 2008, Savoy Magazine named Mr. Spriggs as one of the top 100 most influential African-Americans in corporate America. Mr. Spriggs earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Towson State University.

ANTHONY G. STEPNEY, PGA

Anthony G. Stepney, Director of Development and Instruction is a PGA Class A member in good standing with more than 20 years of corporate, programmatic implementation, development and customer service experience. Anthony is a committed member of the PGA President’s Council for expanding the game. Prior to starting QPI, Anthony was an instructor at the Walt Disney World Resort where he was invited to instruct at the televised 2005 Tiger Woods Clinic as well as hosted several Tour Players and their Families in the annual Father Child Tournament for three years. Having traveled

and worked throughout the United States and several foreign countries as a Kellogg National Leadership Fellow and Salzburg Global Fellow in Austria, it is obvious to many that his true passion in life is people. More specifically, Anthony’s passion and commitment are to encouraging people to be their best. As a teaching professional, Anthony is well known for his innate ability to accurately diagnose an individual’s golf swing in order to provide the proper support for short-term and long-term improvement. Anthony is a highly motivated and energetic professional who has demonstrated his core belief in providing consistent, world-class service to others. To honor his commitment to education, Anthony recently worked as an Adjunct Professor teaching golf operations management at the Golf Academy of America in Orlando. In addition to his solid commitment to QPI, Anthony is currently involved in numerous community organizations as well as the Executive Director of the Marathon of Miracles’ Golf To End Cancer national initiative, the Founding Chair of the Sports Education Leadership Foundation and Chair of PhysioLinX Wellness Centers.

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CHRIS TABOURNE retention, and development of a diverse workforce while helping employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Chris Tabourne is Assistant Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion at Enterprise Holdings, operating Alamo Rent-A-Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National RentA-Car. With more than 72,000 employees in more than 6,500 locations, he leads and implements Diversity & Inclusion initiatives for the company worldwide. Tabourne also heads-up Enterprise Holding’s North American Diversity /Career and Family Focus Team and its Executive Diversity and Inclusion Council. Together, these organizations assist in the recruitment,

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Tabourne joined Enterprise in 1989 as a Management Trainee in Atlanta and quickly earned promotions up the corporate ladder until he became the company’s first Group Diversity Manager. In this role, he developed multicultural leadership initiatives and diversity strategies for the company’s New York Group, one of the largest in the company. Additionally, he increased the number of female and minority employees, minorities in management, community partners and minority vendors. Because of his success in New York and Atlanta, Tabourne was promoted to Corporate Diversity Manager in St. Louis, and became Assistant Vice President in 2008. Chris holds a political science degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and currently serves on the board of directors for MERS/Goodwill Industries and the St. Louis Diversity Officers Network.

CAROLYN DUVIGNEAUD THOMAS

A native New Orleanian, Carolyn Duvigneaud Thomas has been the Director of Career Services at Xavier University of Louisiana since 1983. Thomas has been very active in professional associations within her field. She has held several offices, including President, of the Louisiana Association of Colleges and Employers; she has chaired several committees within the

Southeastern Association of Colleges and Employers; she was elected twice to the Board of Directors and received Appreciation Awards from the Southwestern Association of Colleges and Employers; she has worked on various task forces and served as a workshop presenter for the National Association of Colleges and Employers; and she has also served as Advisory Board Secretary for the Council on Career Development for Minorities, Inc. In addition, for three years Thomas was the University Chairperson of the Xavier Cluster program. Of all her awards, Thomas is most proud of receiving the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award from the Southwest Association of Colleges and Employers in 2006 for chairing the annual conference in New Orleans nine months after Hurricane Katrina. Thomas is a magna cum laude graduate of Xavier University, earning her B.A. in Spanish. She also earned an M.A. in Spanish from Colorado State University.

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STACEY R. THOMAS

Stacey Thomas joined Teach For America in August 2011 as the Manager, National Alliances and was recently promoted to Director, National Alliances. In her role as director, Ms. Thomas manages Teach For Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national partnerships with educational access organizations committed

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to helping underserved students enroll in and graduate from college. Additionally, she collaborates with these organizations to identify the best and brightest diversity leaders to address educational inequity in our nation. Prior to this role, Ms. Thomas was the Director of Recruiting at The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. Ms. Thomas has presented at various conferences such as the National Black MBA Association and the National Partnership for Educational Access. Ms. Thomas is actively involved as a mentor and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Ms. Thomas attended the University of Missouri â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Columbia where she received a B.A. in journalism and a dual M.A. in communications management and human resources development from Webster University.

KAREN PRICE-WARD became the first female African-American District Marketing Manager for Southwest Airlines and at the Company’s busiest East Coast destination. As the Mid-Atlantic District Marketing Manager she was responsible for coordinating Southwest’s marketing not only for the Baltimore and metropolitan areas of Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia, but also locations in Connecticut, New York, Ohio, and Southern Virginia. Along with her public speaking and market analysis duties, her responsibilities included crisis management and legislative awareness. Karen Price-Ward is Southwest Airlines Community Affairs & Grassroots Manager in the Northeast. She is responsible for establishing and strengthening relationships with key businesses, civic/community, political leaders and influencers in the African American, Hispanic, Asian American, women, senior, military, and LGBT markets across the country. Additionally, she aligns Southwest with key national and community based organizations by seeking board of director and/or committee positions, sponsoring key member events and attending networking functions. Moreover, she creates Public Relation events that foster goodwill in the community and assist the Communications & Strategic Outreach Department with managing the Southwest Airlines Citizenship. Mrs. Price-Ward began her career as an assistant buyer for 150 stores with a discount retailer. In 1995, she landed her dream job with Southwest Airlines as a Marketing Manager in her home town of St. Louis, MO. In 1996, she transferred to Baltimore, MD as a Marketing Manager to serve the cities in the east. Later, she was promoted and

Currently, she serves as a board member for the National African- American Women’s Leadership Institute, National Campaign to Stop Violence, National Urban League Black Executive Exchange Program Executive Advisory Council, Greater Washington Urban League, Northern Virginia Urban League, and Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce. She also represents the airline as a supporter of the National Urban League Young Professionals, Philadelphia Urban League, National Black Chamber of Commerce, Tuskegee Airmen, Inc, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurs, United States Business Leadership Network, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, NAACP, among other civic, educational, political, and business organizations. She is a mother of a son, daughter, and two toy poodles; wife; and MBA graduate from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School. Mrs. Price-Ward enjoys working for Southwest Airlines and supporting community based initiatives so much that she states, “it does not feel like a job, but rather an opportunity to connect and give back to the community.”

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MICHAEL WHITE Michael started his career with Unilever at Lever Toronto in 1993, where he managed the manufacturing departments responsible for the packaging of Dove Bar, Sunlight Hand Dish Liquid, Wisk and ‘all’. After several successful years in the manufacturing team, he progressed to work in Logistics as the Personal Care Planning Manager and Category Operations Manager. He was seconded to the National SAP ERP project in 1998 to represent the Supply Chain.

Michael White is the North American Human Resource Director dedicated to partnering with Marketing and Consumer & Customer Solutions at Unilever North America in Englewood Cliffs New Jersey. Previously to moving to the US with his family in 2009, Michael was the National Human Resource Director for Unilever Canada, in Toronto Ontario. He held this position for approximately three years. His career in HR started in 2001 when he was appointed Director HR Supply Chain Canada. From that point on he successfully completed progressive assignments partnering with Finance, Customer Development, and Marketing. As the National HR Director he was a member of the Unilever Canada Leadership team, with responsibility for Talent, Development and University Relations.

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Over his almost 20 years with Unilever, Michael has been a sought after leader, coach and mentor. His commitment to developing people and using his broad business experience to translate Unilever’s strategy into specific actions have set him apart from his peers. Since 2010 he has been a member of the Fashion Institute of Technology’s, Professional Development Committee and Unilever’s HR Partner to the FITNY ( Masters of Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management ). In 2012 he was selected as Unilever North America’s Black Achiever in Industry. Michael has been married for 20 years and has two daughters, one actively involved in dance at the Alvin Ailey School in New York and the other active in girls travel hockey with the New Jersey Colonials, competing in the National Championship level the last three years. He enjoys golf and home renovation projects.

MACHELLE WILLIAMS strengths, Machelle has worked to align the company’s diversity and talent management strategies with overall corporate objectives. Implementing high-impact initiatives including Diversity Awareness programs, a Flexible Workplace program, Employee Networks, a Diversity Outreach programs and a Leadership Development program, are among her contributions to the success of the organization.

Machelle Williams has 16 years of experience in the Volkswagen Group, including ten years with Volkswagen Credit in Libertyville, Illinois. For the past six years Machelle has lead Volkswagen’s Corporate Diversity initiative, and is currently responsible for leading the Talent Strategy, Training Development, OD, and Recruiting functions as well.

Machelle began her career with Volkswagen Credit, Inc. 1994, and has enjoyed an exceptional track record of reward and advancement, based on the philosophy: “We teach what we know, but we reproduce what we are.” She currently serves on the Board of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern Virginia, as well as the InRoads Mid Atlantic Board. Machelle received her B.A. from Drake University, where she majored in Magazine Journalism.

Offering a blend of strategic and operational

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MICHELLE TOMLINSON WILLIAMS years as co-chair of the MVC Diversity Council’s Community Outreach Committee. Before joining Marriott, she served as Senior Legal Counsel for America Online Latin America, Inc. (“AOL”), and was an attorney at Holland & Knight LLP .

Ms. Tomlinson Williams serves as Senior Counsel at Hilton Worldwide, Inc., having joined the company in August, 2007. In this capacity, she represents Hilton Grand Vacations (“HGV”), and oversees the resort operations, association governance, and information technology and association governance legal practice areas. She also handles general legal corporate matters. Prior to joining Hilton Worldwide, she served as in-house counsel in Marriott International’s Legal Department where she was lead operations counsel for the RitzCarlton Club brand of resorts and Marriott Golf and Ritz-Carlton Golf. At Marriott, she was a founding member of MVC’s Women’s Leadership Forum and served for several

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Ms. Tomlinson Williams is a board member of the Central Florida African American Chamber of Commerce, a founding member of the HGV Diversity & Inclusion Council and is the Chairperson of the HGV African American Team Member Resource Group. She founded the Central Florida Chapter of the Caribbean Bar Association and served as its founding President from 2004 to 2006. She has been a columnist for the Caribbean Sun newspaper, and has been published in the West Indian Law Journal. She has served as a facilitator of several continuing legal education programs throughout Florida and has developed partnerships with local businesses and media statewide to assist with philanthropic and political outreach efforts. She graduated with high honors from Florida Atlantic University, holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University and earned her law degree from the University of Florida.

GEORGE WILLIS as division manager in hub and package operations in the Rocky Mountain District. In 2004, George was promoted to East Carolina District Manager and was named South California District Manager in 2006. During his tenure in South California, George led the district through the U.S. transformation which involved the integration of several district territories into the current South California District.

George Willis, currently the South California District Manager, has been named Corporate U.S. Operations Manager. George began his UPS career in 1984 as a part-time package handler in the Georgia District. In 1992, he was promoted to a hub manager, and then held various positions in operations prior to his promotion to hub division manager in 1999. In 2001, George relocated to Colorado where he held positions

George has served on the San Diego County United Way Board of Directors and was an Executive Committee Member on the Orange County United Way Board of Directors. He also worked extensively with the Black Executive Exchange Program (BEEP) and 100 Black Men of Orange County. George holds a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Business Administration from Trinity State University, and has participated in the Columbia Executive Education Program and Yale CEO College program.

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JOHN WILSON toward greater stability and prestige. Wilson spent the first 16 years of his career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he ultimately served as director of foundation relations and assistant provost.

On July 20, 2009, John Silvanus Wilson, Jr. was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as the executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). To accomplish the initiative’s mission of strengthening the capacity of 105 HBCUs, he leads his team to work with the White House, 32 federal agencies, and the private corporate and philanthropic sectors. Their challenge is to ensure that HBCUs are a significant force in helping the nation to reach the goal set by President Obama of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by the year 2020. Before working with the White House Initiative, Wilson was an associate professor of higher education in the Graduate School of Education at the George Washington University (GWU). He also served as the executive dean of GWU’s Virginia campus, and he helped to develop a strategic plan for the university. While at GWU, his primary research and teaching interests included transformative advancement and finance in higher education, the role of black colleges and universities, and identifying the most sensible paths aspiring institutions can take

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Wilson received a bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, and both a master’s and a doctoral degree in administration, planning and social policy, also from Harvard University. While working at MIT, he served as a teaching fellow in Harvard University’s Afro-American Studies Department as well as in Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. For 10 years, Wilson served as the president of the Greater Boston Morehouse College Alumni Association, a role for which he was awarded the coveted Benjamin Elijah Mays Leadership Award by his alma mater in 1998. Wilson has recently served on the Board of Trustees of Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga.; as a consultant in the United Negro College Fund Institute for Capacity Building’s HBCU Institutional Advancement Program; and on the Kresge Foundation’s Black College Advisory Board. From 1996 through 2000, he served as chairman of the Alumni Council of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He has served on the boards of both the Samaritans and the Andover Newton Theological School. He is married to Dr. Carol Espy-Wilson, an Engineering Professor at the University of Maryland, College Park. John and Carol have twin, twenty-two-year old daughters, Ayana and Ashia, and a sixteen-year-old son, John Silvanus Wilson III (“Jay”).

REV. LENNOX YEARWOOD

Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus, is a minister, community activist and one of the most influential people in Hip Hop political life. He works tirelessly to encourage the Hip Hop generation to utilize its political and social voice. Rev Yearwood entered the world of Hip Hop Politics when he served as the Political and Grassroots Director of Russell Simmons’ Hip Hop Summit Action Network in 2003 abd was a key architect and implementer of three other voter turnout operations – P. Diddy’s Citizen Change organization which created the “Vote Or Die!” campaign; Jay Z’s “Voice Your Choice” campaign; and, “Hip Hop Voices”, a project at the AFL-CIO. In 2004 he founded the Hip Hop Caucus to bring the power of the Hip Hop Community to Washington, DC and in 2008, the Hip Hop Caucus set a world record of registering the most voters in one day: 32,000 people across 16 U.S. cities.

Recognized as a national leader and pacemaker within the green movement, in conjunction with a diverse set of celebrity allies, Rev Yearwood has been successfully bridging the gap between communities of color and environmental issue advocacy for the past four years. He is the subject of a Discovery Network Documentary for the Planet Green Channel. The film, ‘Hip Hop Rev’ (www.HipHopRev.com) follows a year in the life of Rev Yearwood, capturing a stunning but often unseen side to environmental activism. DJ Biz Markie, musician Wyclef Jean, actress Gloria Reuben, musician D. Woods, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, activist Van Jones, and Rep. Barbara Lee, are all featured in the film. Rev Yearwood is a retired U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer began speaking out against invasions in Iraq and Afghanistan and coined the phrase “Make Hip Hop Not War ” within urban communities. He has been honored by a number of publications including being named one of the 100 most powerful African Americans by Ebony Magazine, and one of the 10 Game Changers in the Green movement by the Huffington Post. Rev Yearwood is a graduate of Howard University School of Divinity and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and served as student body president at both institutions . He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and currently lives in Washington, DC with his two sons.

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RANDY R. ZENO industry. He recently led as Interim President, Reynolds Consumer Products, a $1.5 billion revenue business and makers of Reynolds Wrap and Baco Foil in 68 countries Mr. Zeno has held increasingly visible management positions over the course of 25 years. He has had great success in private equity and start up roles including Birds Eye Foods, owned by Vestar Equity, Sara Lee, International Home Foods, owned by private equity firm Metropolous Group, Nabisco Foods, Cadbury Schweppes and Kraft General Foods. Randy Zeno is a proven business leader in the consumer products industry with both public and private equity owned companies ranging in size from $200MM to $1B+. Randy is currently Chief Executive Officer, Dr Miracleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a portfolio company of Catterton Partners. Randy comes to Dr Miracleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from the consumer products

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Mr. Zeno holds an MBA and BA from Duke University. He serves on the Board of Directors for Glory Foods and is involved in several charitable organizations. He enjoys spending time with his two children(Erica 19, Michael 15), traveling, sports and theatre.

BLACK EXECUTIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

SIXTH ANNUAL BEEP STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (LEADERSHIP BEEP)

Leadership BEEP is a one-day, activity-enriched program where students evaluate their leadership and personality styles through the use of self-assessment tools, intense workshops and interaction with African-American executives and their student peers. LEADERSHIP BEEP WILL HELP STUDENTS TO:

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Increase their understanding of effective leadership strategies and practices Begin to take responsibility for their own leadership development Increase self-awareness as well as understand how others may perceive them Gain information, skills and self-confidence to become successful leaders Establish formal mentor relationships with African-American executives Provide opportunities for students to share views, insights and to network Develop action plans to implement personal change Learn to identify and avoid leadership pitfalls Create specific action plans for success Master the art of effective networking Develop business acumen, political and organizational savvy

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SCENES FROM 2011

David Simeon

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BEEP STUDENT LEADERSHIP

ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY

Bryson W. Mitchell DIAGEO

James Ukariwo

Dwight Deloatch

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY

BETHUNE-COOKMAN COLLEGE

Arielle L. Bell

Jennifer Adjetey

Takara L. Garth

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

UNILEVER

Jerrell M. Parrish HILTON

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

Armand J. Hodge ENTERPRISE

Kendall Robinson ENTERPRISE

USDA

Ashley Flowers JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

Orville Harmon

DIAGEO

Amani Turnage, CVS CAREMARK

Alfred Hylton DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

Kheri Joyce DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

Darnell Liburd DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

KYLE MORRIS

Oladoyin Olaitan

COX ENTERPRISES

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY

Steven Bramlett MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

Atina Hanserd Sylvia Rushing

Ebony Peterson UPS

Chaseidy Reeves DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

A’sian Rochester DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

UNILEVER

Tarran Williams MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE

Ricky C. Glover

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

Marion Kelly

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY

MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY

Kendra Gravely

DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

COX ENTERPRISES

Alexis Anderson

USDA

Timothy Mincey

DIAGEO

Jonathan Brown DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

Tyrell Dale DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

FAYETVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

Eric Barrett CIA

Tia- Lacha Gilliam TEACH FOR AMERICA

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Ashley Jones

Courtney Miller

Tyran Eatmon

TURNER CONSTRUCTION

UNILEVER

Zametria Moses DIAGEO

HUTSON-TILLOTSON COLLEGE

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

Anyka K. Williams

Yohannis Job

TEACH FOR AMERICA

VOLKSWAGEN

Sean Law UPS

Yanelys Thompson FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

Bianca Calhoune CIA

Albert Jenkins DARDEN

Andrew Lucas SODEXO

Asia McFarland CIA

Najee Sanders

MORRIS COLLEGE

DIAGEO

Maranda S. Greene

LEMOYNE OWEN COLLEGE

NORTH CAROLINA A&T UNIVERISTY

Fabian Kasongo ENTERPRISE

Sydni Cobb LINCOLN UNIVERSITY

TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Maxwell Moomba

Juanita Weaver

CIGNA

TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Brucelee Sterile

NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

CIGNA

TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Krystal Wilson MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

Michael Baptiste ENTERPRISE

Sandors Dor

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE

Samantha Campbell

MARRIOT

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

AIA

HILTON

Betty J. Redwood

TEACH FOR AMERICA

Brittany Coleman

Torrance Harrell

Rhonda S. Robinson HILTON

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INTERNS

Halima Adenegan

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Jalysa L. Amos

Nnaemeka Ekwelum

UNILEVER

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

TEACH FOR AMERICA

Jordan F. Harvey

Amanda Gonzalez

UPS

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

SODEXO

Christian Johnson

Tiffany Harrison

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

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SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY

Nakeya Johnston-Peterson

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

SODEXO

ENTERPRISE

Jasmine Holmes

Renault Turner

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

CAROLINA

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

Alex Williams

Walter Jean Jacques

SKIDMORE UNIVERSITY

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

DARDEN

ADELPHI UNIVERSITY

SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY

SODEXO

Charisse Bruin

Simone Jones

UPS

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY OF

Brian Gladney

PENNSYLVANIA

CIGNA

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

Eu’nice McCoy ADELPHI UNIVERSITY SODEXO

Meira McFarquhar DAVIDSON COLLEGE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

Tyler McKenzie SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Tiffany Halback

MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS

Paul Henry BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Jacob Hicks

Amber Thomas

UPS

Kamaria Hill CIGNA

Pebbles Winston CIGNA

David Prejean

Michael Rashad

CIGNA SCOLARSHIP

CVS CAREMARK

UPS

CIGNA

HILTON

NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Damarcus Alexander Joseph Robins

CIA

Reaz Khan

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY A&M COLLEGE- BATON ROUGE

David Dixon UNILEVER

Rebekah Severe

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Jasmine Adams DARDEN

Ikechukwu Udegbunam UNILEVER

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

Richard Manning

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

USDA

Taylore Shaw

Courtney Mazique

SMITH COLLEGE

UNILEVER

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

Brandon Storeham

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Marion L. Mohammad

Leon D. Vaughn

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

YORK COLLEGE

Ide Bilo

USDA

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

Adam Scott UPS

Tambra Stevenson

Jasmaine Calizaire Roydon Jeffrey DARDEN

Garrison Redd USDA

JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Anije Barrett UPS

Alana Dawson DARDEN

Fernando Pantoja BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

Andre Virgo VOLKSWAGEN

Anthony Virgo VOLKSWAGEN

WELLESLEY COLLEGE

Courtney Jackson TEACH FOR AMERICA

WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

Ashley Pope UPS

XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Kara A. Everhart JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

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BEEP CLASS OF 2011–2012

ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT: Andrew Hugine CAMPUS LIAISON: Dr. Larry McDaniel

Andre’ Kennebrew CHICK-FIL-A

Sherry Reaves USDA FOREST SERVICE

Charles Barnes AMCOM

Lilly Vickers UPS

Byron M. Browning ALDOT. U.S. ARMY

BETHUNE COOKMAN COLLEGE

Leroy Daniels

PRESIDENT: Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed

OPTIONS AND SOLUTIONS, LLC

CAMPUS LIAISON: Dr. Earl A. Burney, Jr.

Celeste Hogan U.S. GARRISON

Gerry Jackson USDA

Mark Irving CON EDISON, NY

Sandra Robinson CON EDISON, NY

Jack Kachelman BOEING COMPANY

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

Rasheeba Kincey-McGowan

PRESIDENT: Dr. Mickey Burnim

REDSTONE ARSENAL

Dr. Dana Law SARNKARO EXECUTIVE SOLUTIONS, INC

Barbara Scales ACC U.S. ARMY

Van L. Strickland NASA

Kelvin Tolbert CHICK-FIL-A

CAMPUS LIAISON: Dorothy B. Wigglesworth

Rob Armstrong AXA ADVISOR, LLC

Kevin Bankett UPS

Don Basilllo UNITED SECRET SERVICE

Winell Belfonte REZNICK GROUP

William G. Bostic ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY

U.S. COMMERCE, CENSUS BUREAU

PRESIDENT: Dr. Everette J. Freeman

Larry Chamberlain

CAMPUS LIAISON: Maurice Elliard

UPS

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Danielle Cornwall

Devela Clark

NUL, BLACK EXECUTIVE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

Lauris Finney

Kevin Coopermckesson

UPS

MEDICAL SURGICAL

Valerie James

Tonia Patterson

CIGNA CORPORATION

GENERAL DYANMICS ARMAMENT AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTS

Jimmie Jennings III UPS

CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY

Sam Jones U.S. COMMERCE, CENSUS BUREAU

Gina Nightengale TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

PRESIDENT: Dr. Carlton E. Brown CAMPUS LIAISON: Dr. Charles W. Richardson

Kidra Coulter Chantal Dubrosse

Kimberly Walton TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Derrick Holland

Yusef Wilson

Jamar Jeffries

WILSON CONSULTING AND TRAINING

Latosha Key

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY

Brian Marks

PRESIDENT: John Garland

Mia Parker

CAMPUS LIAISON: James F. Traylor

Sarah Simpson Justin Tanner

Sandra Ajayi-Majehi KROGER

Edward Barber

DELEWARE STATE UNIVERSITY

PROTECTER & GAMBLE

PRESIDENT: Harry L. Williams

Denise Kaigler

CAMPUS LIAISONS: Lisa Dunning & Dr. Robin Roberts

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

David Thompson

Ernest Ackah

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

BOSS BARBERSHOP

Stacy Thompson

Roxanne Allen

KEY BANK

UPS

Sheldon Allen

CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT: Dr. Henry N. Tisdale CAMPUS LIAISON: Carolyn R. Snell

UPS

Ken Anderson DELAWARE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Scott Chilson JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

Kevin Bankett UPS

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Daniel Beru

Derrick Johnson

ENTERPRISE

UPS

James Callaham

Norma Johnson

ENTERPRISE

DELAWARE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Nick Callazzo

Sherman King

RESOURCE SPECIALISTS

UPS

Larry Chamberlain

Rick Leandry

UPS

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Wiliam Charlton

Eric Levi

UNITED AIRLINES

TOYOTA

Bonnie Chen

Alyssa Mitchell

DELAWARE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

UPS

Aavery Cook

Leland Nelson

TOYOTA

THINKTANK TECHONOLOGIES

Kelli Cottom

Lisa Parker

ARAMARK

DELEWARE STATE UNIVERSITY CAREER

Mike Dominiski WAL-MART

Renee Du Jean DU JEAN ENTERPRISE

Kim Felix UPS

Clay Hammond DELMARVA BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Tony Heath UPS

Mary Henry TOYOTA

Paris Ivory TARGET

Laura James UPS

Valerie James CIGNA HEALTHCARE

Jimmie Jennings III UPS

SERVICES

Ron Pinkett BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & SERVICES, INC

Mary H. Powell, Esq. POWELL LAW, PC

Tyrone A. Powell, Esq. POWELL LAW, PC

Brenne Shepperson ENTREPRENEUR

Christie Smith ENTERPRISE

Karen Smith DOVER DOWNS

Darius Stanton BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Derek Thompson VTMI GROUP

Dawn Walker DOVER DOWNS

Jason Walker UPS

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Enid Wallace-Simms

Marsha Haygood

DELMARVA

STEP-WISE ASSOCIATES

Jacquelyn Warren

Nicole Henry

HYATT REGENCY

WAL-MART

Kevin Washington

Corey Holder

PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES

WAL-MART

Thomas White

Fredricka Howard

UPS

WAL-MART

Greg Wilken

Maureen Irvin

TOYOTA

WAL-MART

Yusef Wilson

Brian Jackson

WILSON CONSULTING AND TRAINING SYSTEMS

WAL-MART

EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE PRESIDENT: Nathaniel Glover, Jr. CAMPUS LIAISON: Sharon Harris

Dunyall Jones WAL-MART

Ramona Keener WAL-MART

Steve Adams

Stanley Klich

WAL-MART

Chi Brown

Lara Lagle

WAL-MART

Michael Brown

Mel Maycole

WAL-MART

SODEXO

Burnette Clingman

Cheryl Miller

BURNETTE CLINGMAN ENTERPRISES

WAL-MART

Lee Deville

Robert Mullins

WAL-MART

Feronica Foreman

J Eric Oliver

WAL-MART

FIFTH THIRD BANK

Ben Freidman

Angela Perry

WAL-MART

Neil Gunnells

David Pressly

WAL-MART

Kelsey Griffin

Daryl Rieli

WAL-MART

Robert Hawk

Cynthia Talley

WAL-MART

SODEXO

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Empowered for Employment | 95

Kami Tate

Kimberly Velazquez

WAL-MART

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS

Sedrick Utley WAL-MART

Kenneth weeks WAL-MART

FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT: Dr. Henry Lewis CAMPUS LIAISONS: Athena S. Jackson & Sheryl Hampton-Bain

Beverly Williamson JOHNSON AND JOHNSON

Kennedy Achille CONVENTION ASSOCIATES

ELIZABETH CITY UNIVERSITY CHANCELLOR: Dr. Willie J. Gilchrist CAMPUS LIAISONS: Olga B. Moseley &

Debjani Kanjilal

Arthur Bryant US FOREST SERVICE

Wanda Bryant COUNTS MINORITY EXECUTIVE SEARCH

Sean Blount

Sean Bullard

SITC

ONLINE SERVICES

Tracy Boleware

Oscar Carter

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

HUMANA

Carlos Canton

Cordero Colebrook

NORFOLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION

ONLINE SERVICES

Carl House

Bill Diggs

MOBIL OIL CORPORATION (RETIRED)

MIAMI DADE CHAMBER

J. R. Locke

Michelle Fisher

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY BUSINESS INCUBATOR

CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NY

FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT: Dr. James A. Anderson CAMPUS LIAISON: Helene A. Cameron

Dr. John Fontaine FONTAINE & FONTAINE CORP

Dr. Terry Gordon MEDICAL DOCTOR, SANDHILLS

Willie Harris

Richard Hall Black

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF

AIRLINE PILOTS, INC.

AGRICULTURE

Marla King MCDONALD’S

Larry Price NAVEL AUDIT SERVICE

Hilton O. Smith TURNER CONSTRUCTION

Terry Turner ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS

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James T. Harris UPS

Wesley Harris UPS

Ed Horne UPS

Mark Horton ONLINE SERVICES

Willis Howard

Rev. Paul Wiggins

URBAN INITIATIVES, INC.

MT. HERMAN AME CHURCH

Moises Huntt

Dr. Sherrell Wilkerson

UPS

PODIATRIST, FOOT SEAS MEDICAL

Andy Ingraham

Samdaye Wiliams

HORIZON HOTEL

BROWARD COUNTY HOUSING

Michael Johnson

Stephen Williams

UPS

Elimu Kajunju, Esq. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT: Frank G. Pogue

Dr. Kenneth B. May UNIV. OF MICHIGAN OF DENTISTRY

Reginald Leon

CAMPUS LIAISON: Andrea Dixon

Karen Barnes NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

UPS

Alice Cooper

Mia Merrit

ALPHA NURSING SERVICES

DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Meredith Moore

Brea Douglas KTV/KARD TV

MCDONALDS

Quintin Harris

Ames Penn

CHASE BANK

AGI

Benjamin Martin

Marnita Robertson

ST. REST BAPTIST CHURCH

UPS

Latonya Pegues

Jody Russell

BOAZ ENTERPRISES

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

Charles Stephens

Dr. Christopher Smith

LA DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY

MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Kimberlee Curry Smith

John Walton KTV/KARD TV

ATTORNEY

Welton Wiley

Sharon Todd

OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

PEPSICO

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

Paul L. Underwood, MD BOSTON SCIENTIFIC

PRESIDENT: Dr. William R. Harvey

Dianne Valdez

CAMPUS LIAISONS: Dr. Ruby L. Beale, Vivian David & Bessie Willis

US INVESTIGATION SERVICES, US CUSTOMS

Ryan Welmaker

Sharon Best- Burton

BURGER KING CORPORATION

CIA

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Empowered for Employment | 97

Michael Brown

Curtis Peace

SHELL OIL

ILLINOIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Linwood Burton

Courtney Smith

CIA

DIVORCE INCORPORATED

Danielle Cornwall

Erica Smith

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Harry Croker

Christopher Tabourne

CIA

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS

Jacqueline Ray- Morris

Cynthia Woods

RAY-MORRIS ASSOCIATES

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

George Willis UPS

Stefan Wilson UPS

LANE COLLEGE PRESIDENT: Dr. Wesley Conrnelious McClure CAMPUS LIAISONS: Richard Hulon Donnell,

Sharonda Claybrooks & Monica C. Scott

LEMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE PRESIDENT: Johnnie B. Watson CAMPUS LIAISON: Denita Hedgeman

Duane Adams SMADA, INC.

April Cathey IRS

Earnestine Currie Michael Alston UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

Delena Chappell-James METHODIST UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Cedric Deadmon SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT/ REDI (REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES)

Dionne Farmer ILLINOIS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Sgt. David Forman UNITED STATES ARMY

Clayton Goldsmith FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Lynne Henning MORGAN KEEGAN

William E. Mccray BRANTLEY COMPANIES, LLC

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ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Veronica Floyd UPS

Channa Halmon METHODIST LEBONHEUR HOS.

Leroy Hanna BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Mickell Lowery FEDEX SERVICES (LOC BOARD)

Myron Mays BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Wendy Moten EMI RECORDS

Lt. Col. Jacqueline Randolph AIR FORCE ROTC-UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

James Story CITIZENS BANK

Bishop Michael Tate

Nicholleta Prince

DIVINE CHRISTIAN CATHEDRAL

CIA

Leticia Towns

Stephania R. Traylor

THE MED

CIA

Roby Williams

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

BLACK BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

PRESIDENT: Dr. Donna H. Oliver

Harry Wilson

CAMPUS LIAISONS: Tiffany Wallace &

UPS

Essie Bryant

Rick Winters Katie Course

UPS

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE

Alisha Earle

PRESIDENT: Dr. William Pollard CAMPUS LIAISONS: Deborah Young &

Judy L. Morgan

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Andrea Horton DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Michael P. Burke

Paul Johnson

ARAMARK

USDA FOREST SERVICE

Lisa J. C. Jones

Sherry Reeves

LCSW INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY LIVING, INC.

USDA FOREST SERVICE

Federica Catherine Lewis

Debra Sheriff

CON EDISON

USDA FOREST SERVICE

Kwesi Vincent

Sonya Smith

MCMASTER-CARR

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Cheryl Walker-Robertson

Dr. Benjamin Thomas Jr.

PROTOCOL, INC.

OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY

MILES COLLEGE

MORRIS COLLEGE

PRESIDENT: Dr. George T. French Jr.

PRESIDENT: Dr. Luns C. Richardson

CAMPUS LIAISON: Angelia Divine &

CAMPUS LIAISON: Margaret A. Bailey

Alana Daniel Ella Dubose Tiffanee D.

OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY

CIA

John Funchess

Ledon Jones

SAFELITE AUTO GLASS CORPORATION

NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE

Reginald McDaniel

Gina Hutchins UPS

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA)

Constance Lane MCDONALD’S USA LLC

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Vongretchen Nelson THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

Maria Newton-Tabon WILDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Curtin Odom U. S. COAST GUARD

Aviva Seabrook Newell RUBBERMAID

Sarah Sloan SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, LIBRARY SERVICES

Dr. Kenneth Smith TOURNEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

Kendra Speed DATA SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Derrick Waters UPS

Dr. Annette West HERZING UNIVERSITY, ONLINE PROGRAMS

Samson Babalola Marchelle Cain ACCENTURE

Kalinda Campbell DIRECT ENERGY SERVICES, NORTH AMERICA

Stephen Compton RELIANT, AN NRG COMPANY

Cherell Dancy KROGER

Jesse Greadington III AMEGY BANK

Brian K. Rice LASER CLADDING SERVICES

Erin Roberts DONOVAN AND WATKINS LEGAL

Judson W. Robinson, III HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE

NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIVERSITY

Lashica Salter

PRESIDENT: Dr. Harold L. Martin

April Todd

CAMPUS LIAISONS: Cynthia Downing &

TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DRILLING

Shauna Irwin Ken Coffin CIA

Harry Coker, Jr. CIA

Kristin Freas (Guest Participant) CREDIT-SUISSE

Tonia Patterson GENERAL DYNAMICS ARMAMENT & TECHNICAL PRODUCTS, INC.

WAL-MART

Kacie D’Ann Waiters HARRIS COUNTY INSTITUTE OF FORENSIC SCIENCES

Corey Wolfe FEDEX SERVICES

Jessica Wright, MBA EIT JACOBS ENGINEERING

SAVANNAH SATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT: Dr. Cheryl Davenport-Dozier CAMPUS LIAISON: Lenora Gilbert

Hilton Smith TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Voncellies A. Allen ENTERPRISE RENTAL

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M COLLEGE PRESIDENT: Dr. George C. Wright CAMPUS LIAISON: Kimberly Gordan

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Cori G. Briggs ENTERPRISE RENTAL

Frank Brown

David London

CMG DIVISIONS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Lashawn Cartwright

Charles Middleton

CHICK-FIL-A, INC.

SAVANNAH FIRE CHIEF

Mignon Clyburn

Jabre Scott

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISIONER

WILLIAMS SCOTT, LLC

Ray Corley

Reginald Skyes

RAYMOND CORLEY & ASSOCIATES POLITICAL

GEORGIA PORTS AUTHORITY (RETIRED)

CONSULTING FIRM

Carl Young

Vernon Donovan

CYOUNG CONSULTING

STATE FARM INSURANCE

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M BATON ROUGE

Fay Ferguson BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS

PRESIDENT: Dr. Ronald Mason

Albert A. George II AMAZON REFORESTATION PROJECT, INC.

CAMPUS LIAISON: Toni Jackson

Anton Gunn

Devin Addison

US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN

SHELL

SERVICES

William Bates

Retired Col. Otis Hicks

MASTER’S TOUCH

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE

Karen Brown

Cathy Hill

CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NY

GEORGIA POWER

Nikki Coleman

Charles Huggins

SHELL

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

Leviticous Coates

Mayor Edna Jackson

CIA

HONORARY BEEPER

Shawn Coates

Gianna Jackson

CIA

CIGNA

Oliver Cyprian

Dr. Robert James

CHEVRON

CARVER STATE BANK

William Felix

Eugene Johnson

SHELL

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF RICHMOND

Gene Johnson

JOHNSON & JOHNSON

CORPORATE AMERICA (RETIRED)

Lester B. Johnson, III P.C.

Kristina Kanspedos

Danny Marsh Rodney Porter SHELL

Douglas Simmons COX COMMUNICATIONS

ENTERPRISE RENTAL

Leadership Development

Empowered for Employment | 101

Issac Williams

Karen Young

ESKEW+DUMEZ+RIPPLE

PRUDENTIAL

Allison Young BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF LA

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE PRESIDENT: Boardly Suber

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS PRESIDENT: Victor Ukpolo, PH. D

CAMPUS LIAISON: Len Ward

Lisa Gardner CIA

CAMPUS LIAISONS: Dr. Louis C. Mancuso &

Mr. Hill

Vera Autry

UPS, CENTRAL REGION

Arthur Bryant US FOREST SERVICE

Cherno Cham CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO., NY

John Dunn WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Lindsey Gordon

Lawrence Lewis UPS, CENTRAL REGION

John Woodland CIA

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT: Dr. John Rudley CAMPUS LIAISON: Yolanda Gaines

AVIS BUDGET

Stew Lewis CHICK-FIL-A

Vernon Martin III HARRAHS HOTEL

Carmen Orange HARRAHS HOTEL

Darius Pique WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Don Schwarzenbach HANCOCK BANK

Aviva Seabrook NEWELL RUBBERMAID

Justin Seaverns WAL-MART DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Charlene Thomas UPS WEST COAST

Jeremiah C. CIA

Danielle Cornwall NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

Arika L. CIA

Judson Robinson HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF PRESIDENT: Dr. Lawrence A. Davis, Jr. CAMPUS LIAISONS: Mary M. Jones, Ernestine McLaughlin & Shirley Cherry

Mairo Akpose SODEXO

Hannibal Bolton U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

David Brickley UPS

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Kenneth Cherry

S. Elwood York, Jr.

UPS

USDA FOREST SERVICE

Harry Coker

VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY

CIA

PRESIDENT: Dr. Keith T. Miller

Charnley Conway

CAMPUS LIAISON: Dr. Adeyemi A. Adekoya

UPS

Danielle Cornwall

Marvin C. Almond

NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

ALMOND AND CO. CPAS

Trayce Dillard-Parker

Nathan Bayton III

UPS

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

Deborah Eggleston

Carlos Buskey

CIA

BANK OF AMERICA

Kim Felix

Keith Butler

UPS

UNILEVER

Cephoni Jackson

Tracie Causey

WAL-MART

CAPITAL AREA HEALTH NETWORK

Brandon McClain

Tarsha M. Colbert

UPS

FANNIE MAE

Demetria Wormley

Tanya Cook

CIA

PHILLIP MORRIS

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PRESIDENT: Dr. Allen Sessoms CAMPUS LIAISONS: Kimberly Pennamon &

Katie Nailler

Shavonne Gordon CAPITAL ONE

Bruice Harris Jr. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Anthony Helm PHILLIP MORIS

Mark Evans SHARETECH

Valerie James CIGNA

Jacqueline Ray-Morris RAY-MORRIS ASSOCIATES

Gregory Smith USDA FOREST SERVICE

Jay Henderson UPS

Carl House MOBIL OIL (RETIRED)

Dante Jackson AMERIPRISE

Gery Jackson USDA FOREST SERVICE

Tracy Jeter VA MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

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Empowered for Employment | 103

Del Lipscombe

Myron Williams

UPS

Wilson Pierre-Louis DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUSIANA PRESIDENT: Dr. Norman C. Francis

David Reynolds DLPB & ASSOCIATES

CAMPUS LIAISONS: Carolyn Thomas &

Marian Minnard

Gayle Steele DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Cpt. Adesina Aladethohun USMC

Ronald White CONGRESSMAN RANDY FORBES’ OFFICE

Jason Anthony I-KAN SOLUTIONS

Lisa Wimbush

Wilfred Bocage

CAPITAL ONE

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Keith Yancey DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Tracy Boleware NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT: Dr. Donald Julian Reaves CAMPUS LIAISON:

Lamonica D. Sloan

Mose’ Belton NATIONWIDE INSURANCE

John M. Bush UPS

Gary J. Carroway UPS

Kaniche Cezar ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

Michelle Fisher CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NY

Gwen Gilbery NATIONWIDE INSURANCE

M. Scott Lilly THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND

Sherman McCoy NATIONWIDE INSURANCE

Darryl Starnes ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC.

Dr. Kenneth Boutte XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Carl Bracy STATE FARM INSURANCE

Chad Broussard JUDSON ISD

Jade Brown- Russell HARRAH’S CASINO

Danielle Cornwall BEEP

Dawn Cross CHEVRON

Debra Cross Crystal Daniels TEACH FOR AMERICA

Tanya Freeman Byron Galloway STATE FARM INSURANCE

Carl Hill T-MOBILE

Kevin Hill ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

Ltc. Jona Hughes

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Felton Page Ltc. Joseph Jones

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

USMC

Harold Peaden

Frank Joshua

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PIE COMPANY

NATIONAL FINANCE CENTER

Roy Quezaire

Dr. Algernon Kelley

LA DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION

XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Jacqueline Ray-Morris

Dr. Amanda Kelley

RAY-MORRIS ASSOCIATES

ROCHESTOR SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Victor J. Labat Kristie Lebeau

Rita Reed FFC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Howard Rodgers

IRS

MORGAN KEEGAN & CO.

Dr. Ambrose Martin GENTILLY FAMILY DENTISTRY

Tony Long

Randall Schexnayder XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Mike Scott

COX MEDIA GROUP

REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Carla Major

Alana Thomas

C&M ASSOCIATES

COX MEDIA GROUP

Ronald Markham

Dr. Valencia Thomas

CORPORATE TRNG & DEV.

MD ANDERSON

Brian Martin

Dr. Patrick Wilson

CIA

EPA

Jewel Martin

Allison Young

CIA

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHILED OF LA

Vernon Martin, Jr. MARTIN PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

YORK COLLEGE

Libby Mcghee

PRESIDENT: Dr. Marcia Keizs

COX MEDIA GROUP

CAMPUS LIAISONS Linda Chesney &

Randolph Punter

Dr. Willie Mckinney ATRIA CLIENT SERVICES

Hunan

Hope Mentore-Smith

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

DEPT. OF INTERIOR

Lisa jones

Debra Moody

INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY LIVING, INC

LOS ANGELES USD

Carole Lakin

Giovanni Morris

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE

Dr. Priscilla Oliver

Charles Ware, Jr. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR

EPA

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Empowered for Employment | 105

BEEP EXECUTIVE ADVISORY COUNCIL & NUL STAFF

OFFICERS

Sonya Holt, CHAIR CIA

Kim Bonner-Massey, VICE CHAIR CIGNA CORPORATION

Michele A. Henderson

Wesley A. Spencer

COMCAST CORPORATION

INFINITY RADIO/VIACOM

Athena Jackson

Michael A. Wright

FLORIDA MEMORIAL

THE WRIGHT GROUP, INC.

UNIVERSITY

Janice P. Johnson UPS

MEMBERS

T. Hudson Jordan

Terry Bankston

EXECUTIVE LEVEL

WAL-MART STORES, INC.

STRATEGIST & CONSULTANT

Danitra Barnett

Nancy L. Lane (Ret.)

MCDONALD’S CORPORATION

George Brooks UPS

Jason Brooks UNILEVER

Alonzo Byrd ENTERPRISE-RENT-A-CAR

John Chisholm SMART INSIGHTS GROUP, LLC

Dr. Norma N. Givens VOORHEES COLLEGE

Vicki Hamilton BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT

Vernon E. Martin, Jr. MARTIN PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

Keysa D. Minnifield, MBA SODEXO EDUCATION MARKET

Karen Price-Ward SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.

Dr. Danielle Robinson DIAGEO

Steven Rosenboro COX ENTERPRISES

Hilton O. Smith TURNER CONSTRUCTION

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NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE

John D. Hofmeister CHAIRMAN

Marc H. Morial PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Herman L. Lessard, Jr. SVP, AFFILIATE SERVICES

Paul Wycisk SVP, FINANCE

Rhonda Spears Bell SVP, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Donald E. Bowen SVP, PROGRAMS

Nicole M. Lazarre

Dr. Danielle Robinson

GENERAL COUNSEL

DIAGEO

2012 BEEP CENTRAL STAFF

2012 SODEXO CASE STUDY COMMITTEE

Tracy E. Boleware

Mostafa Abdelguelil

VP, BEEP AND VOLUNTEER

SODEXO

PROGRAMS

Antonio Hunter

Carolyn A. Ellison

SODEXO MAGIC

DIRECTOR, BEEP AND

Keysa Minnifield

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

SODEXO

Danielle E. Cornwall

Michelle Robinson

CAMPUS MANAGER, BEEP

SODEXO

Lauren L. Lamin PROGRAM ASSISTANT

BEEP HALL OF FAME

Kim Weaver

Dr. Jerry E. Bartow Lewis C. Booker Calvin Darden, Sr. Dennis Dowdell, Jr Renee DuJean Dr. Norman Francis Nancy Lane Vernon Martin, Jr. Don Wofford UPS Office Depot

PROGAM ASSISTANT

Michael E. Miller INNOVATIONS

2012 JERRY BARTOW SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Dennis Serrette

Alonzo Byrd

SVP, DEVELOPMENT

ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS

Chanelle Hardy

Keysa Minnifield

SVP & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,

SODEXO

SVP, STRATEGY AND

POLICY INSTITUTE

Wanda Jackson SVP, TALENT MANAGEMENT

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BEEP 2012 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The National Urban League’s Black Executive Exchange Program is grateful to all of our investors for their invaluable financial support of the 43rd Anniversary BEEP Leadership Conference, “Leadership Development = Empowered for Employment” with a very special thank you to our Leadership Sponsors – Johnson and Johnson, Unilever and UPS. We extend our deepest thanks and appreciation to the BEEP Executive Advisory Council for their steadfast commitment, devotion, time, energy, inspiration and for being part of the solution. A standing ovation for our Conference Co-Chairs, Alonzo Byrd, Enterprise Holdings and Robert Johnson, McDonald’s, and the conference planning committee, for their hard work and leadership. Special thanks are extended to our speakers, presiders, moderators and facilitators who traveled across the country to share their invaluable insights, knowledge and experience with our conferees. Applause, applause for our host affiliate, the Central Florida Urban League, their President and CEO, Allie Braswell and his team – Shellie-Ann Minnis, Anthony Stepney and Leonard Spencer, without whom, this conference would not be a success. And a resounding thanks to Visit Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Collette Johnson, Jennifer Targhetta and Michelle Molz, and the Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa staff, especially John Durkee, Sofia Morris and Robert Feigel for making our staff and attendees feel welcomed. It is because of the efforts of others that we are able to celebrate our 43rd anniversary and to that end, we salute our President and CEO, Marc H. Morial and Herman Lessard, Senior Vice President, Affiliate Services for their leadership and National Urban League colleagues for their ongoing support, Chanelle Hardy, Wanda Jackson, Nicole Lazarre, Dennis Serrette, Paul Wycisk, Michael Thompson, Donna Stewart, Michelle Smith, Amber Jaymes, Lynn Law, Renee Jenkins, Yeymi Hoffman, Maria McFarlane, Kenyatta Skyles, Lillian Coakley, Dorothy Millines, Isiah Hall, Everton Patrick Burke, Dale Johnson, Zuhirah Khaldun, Colin Allum, Fred Evans, Sharon Harris, Jacqueline Hamilton, Belinda Samuels, and our BEEP Intern Rebekah Severe. Yours in the Movement, BEEP CENTRAL

Tracy Boleware, Carolyn Ellison, Danielle Cornwall, Kim Weaver & Lauren Lamin

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ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP The Jerry Bartow Scholarship Fund was established in June 1997 by ITT Hartford Insurance Company in recognition of Dr. Bartowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s service to ITT, his long-standing commitment to the development of the Black Executive Exchange Program and the National Urban League. Undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities who have a minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship fund is maintained through personal and corporate contributions as well as the Jerome E. Bartow Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament, organized annually by UPS. Dr. Jerry E. Bartow A $5,000 scholarship is awarded to three (3) deserving students of BEEP participating HBCUs. Awardees must be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior at the time the scholarship commences. Awardees must be available to receive the award during the Black Executive Exchange Programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Leadership Conference which is typically held in June. Travel and hotel arrangements will be provided by BEEP.

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Build your career while making a real difference at Boston Scientific. Boston Scientific Corporation is proud to partner with BEEP for its 43rd Annual Leadership Conference. We are a company that thrives on innovation and life-saving technology. At the foundation of any successful company is a great leadership team. Our Executive Sponsor, Skip Spriggs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SVP Human Resources, celebrates over 20 years as a proud sponsor of BEEP! Join us in Defining Tomorrow, Today! ÂŠ

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Cardinal Health is proud to support the 2012 BEEP Leadership Conference. At Cardinal Health, our employees know how important it is for hospitals, pharmacies, labs and physician offices to have what they need to provide the best care possible. And we know that the diverse experiences, ideas and backgrounds our employees bring to work every day are key to the innovations we bring to healthcare. We believe that great talent working together and the value of each employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique perspective are what help us make healthcare safer and more productive.

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