SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
Meet the visionary leaders, educators, and industry pioneers joining us at The Academy. Our speakers are dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders through HBCU excellence and civic engagement.
SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
Meet the visionary leaders and industry experts shaping the conversation on educational equity and HBCU empowerment.
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SESSION ONE SPEAKERS- AUG 1ST "WHY AN HBCU"
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SELENA SINGLETON
US Head, Biz Devo & Partnerships
Longbridge Financial, LLC.
Harvard University, Howard University
TRAE ANDERSON
RESEARCH Associate
Glenview Capital Management, LLC
Auburn University
RICHARD GARZOLA
M&A/Private Equity Counsel
Kirkland & Ellis, LLP
Howard University, FAMU
DENZEL TURNER
Director, Dining Services
Compass Group
Alcorn State University
RASHAD TOWNSEND
VP, Community Banking
Bank of New York (BNY)
Morehouse College
CO-PRESENTOR OYIN ADEDOYIN
Wall Street Journal
Reporter
Morgan State University
SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
Session Two answers the question every applicant has: how do I actually get in? Admissions officers and alumni break down the process, the timeline, and what they're really looking for.
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SESSION TWO SPEAKERS- AUG 8TH "Getting In"
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. LESLIE EKPE
Assistant Professor
East Texas A&M
JUSTIN BLOUNT
ADMISSIONS OFFICER
FAMU
SHELTON HAYNES
HAMPTON University Alumni
Board Member - HBCU Access New York
CO-PRESENTOR: DR. HAMILTON RAYMOND
VP, enrollment & Student services
Metropolitan College of New York
Omega Psi Phi (Member)
LAILA COOPER
Admissions Officer
Lane College
Member: Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.
JESSE ASKEW
OMEGA Black College Tour
Omega Psi Phi (Member)
Board Member, HBCU Access New York
MARISOL QUINTERO
Grambling State UniversityÂ
ALUMNAE