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Join our 2-day event for personal development, networking, and inspiration. Learn from experts, connect with like-minded people, and advance your career. A must-attend for diverse professionals!

EVENT LOCATION: WASHINGTON, DC - WASHINGTON NATIONALS PARK - CAMBRIA HOTEL

EVENT DATES: JUNE 28-29, 2024

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: HBCU Alumni, Students, and Supporters

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Mental and Behavioral Health

Legacy Building through Trusts and Wills

Generating Passive Income through Real Estate

Camera-Ready Complexion: Tips for Glowing Skin in Virtual Meetings

Career Pathing for early career professionals

Industry Tech Talks (Artificial Intelligence)

HBCU CONNECT DEIB Learning Sessions for Recruiters

HBCU CONNECT Professional Networking Reception (Career Fair)

HBCU CONNECT Professional Networking Mixer

DCHBCUAA 5K Run/Walk

Live Podcast featuring Candiace Dillard Bassett - powered by Revolt Podcast Network

HBCU Homecoming in June – ALL WHITE Affair & Reception

Mental and Behavioral Health

Legacy Building through Trusts and Wills

Generating Passive Income through Real Estate

Camera-Ready Complexion: Tips for Glowing Skin in Virtual Meetings

Career Pathing for early career professionals

Industry Tech Talks (Artificial Intelligence)

HBCU CONNECT DEIB Learning Sessions for Recruiters

HBCU CONNECT Professional Networking Reception (Career Fair)

HBCU CONNECT Professional Networking Mixer

DCHBCUAA 5K Run/Walk

Live Podcast featuring Candiace Dillard Bassett - powered by Revolt Podcast Network

HBCU Homecoming in June – ALL WHITE Affair & Reception

SCHEDULE

Thursday Friday Saturday

HBCU CONNECT Registration (Welcome Packet, Sponsor Badge Pickup & Load-In #1)

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Washington Nationals Park – Champions Club

Time	Activity	Location
7:30 AM	Registration Opens	Washington Nationals Park – Champions Club
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Personal Development Session	Washington Nationals Park – Kennedy + Roosevelt Room
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Terron Wilson - Founder of Be The Bridge Consulting Topic: Diverse Workforce of the Future - Get Ready!	Washington Nationals Park – Kennedy + Roosevelt Room
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Mike Ealy - Real Estate Investor & Author of "From Broke to Millions" Topic: Generating Passive Income through Real Estate Investing	Washington Nationals Park – Kennedy + Roosevelt Room
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Sylvia Brownlee - Founder and CEO of Skin By Brownlee & Co (Booth #13) Topic: Camera-Ready Complexion: Tips for Glowing Skin in Virtual Meetings	Washington Nationals Park – Kennedy + Roosevelt Room
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Bilal Little - SVP and Regional Investment Consultant of Harbor Capital Topic: Legacy Building through Trusts, Wills and Life Insurance	Washington Nationals Park – Kennedy + Roosevelt Room
10:00 AM	Career Fair & Professional Development Sessions start	Washington Nationals Park – Champions Club
NOON	Live Double Dose Podcast hosted by Dr. Chanda & Chanelle Reynolds with special guest, Candiace Dillard Bassett from the Real Housewives of Potomac.	Washington Nationals Park – Champions Club
4:00 PM	Career Fair & Professional Development Sessions Conclude	Washington Nationals Park – Champions Club
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM	Professional Networking Mixer & Happy Hour	Cambria Hotel (Navy Yard) – Perch SW Rooftop Lounge

DCHBCUAA Race Check-in/Registration (Packet Pickup)

5:00 AM – 6:30 AM

Washington Nationals Park – Center Field Plaza & Main Concourse

Community Day Starts

6:00 AM

Washington Nationals Park – Center Field Plaza & Main Concourse

Opening Race Ceremony with Celebrity Grand Marshall (Gizelle Bryant)

6:30 AM

Washington Nationals Park – Center Field Plaza & Main Concourse

Start of 11th Annual DCHBCUAA 5K Race/Walk

7:00 AM

Washington Nationals Park – Center Field Plaza & Main Concourse

Race Closing Ceremony (Scholarship Awards and Race Winner Announcements)

9:00 AM

Washington Nationals Park – Center Field Plaza & Main Concourse

Conclusion of all DCHBCUAA 5K Race/Walk Activities

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Washington Nationals Park – Center Field Plaza & Main Concourse

HBCU Homecoming in June – ALL WHITE Affair featuring DJ Krate Digga

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Washington Nationals Park – PNC Diamond Club

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MEET THE SPEAKERS

WILL MOSS Founder & CEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC TALK TOPIC Host and Honoree	GIZELLE BRYANT Television and Media Personality, Podcast Host, Author, and Vibrant Socialite TALK TOPIC Celebrity Grand Marshal for DC HBCU Alumni Alliance 5k run/walk	CHANELLE S. REYNOLDS NFL Professional, 2x TEDx, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and International Speaker. TALK TOPIC Sports, Personal/Professional Development, DE&I
DR. CHANDA REYNOLDS Renowned Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dynamic Speaker, and Prominent Voice in the Mental Health Community. TALK TOPIC Black Mental Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Entertainment,	CANDIACE DILLARD BASSETT American TV Personality (Real Housewives of Potomac), Singer, Actress TALK TOPIC Mental Health, Legacy building, Career Pathing, Impact of Colorism Today	MIKE EALY Real Estate Investor, Author of From Broke to Millions, Coach TALK TOPIC Generating Passive Income through Real Estate Investing
SYLVIA BROWNLEE Founder and CEO of Skin By Brownlee and Co TALK TOPIC Camera-Ready Complexion: Tips for Glowing Skin in Virtual Meetings	BILAL LITTLE SVP and Regional Investment Consultant at Harbor Capital TALK TOPIC Legacy Building through Trusts/Wills	TERRON WILSON Founder of Be The Bridge Consulting, LLC TALK TOPIC Diverse Workforce of the Future - Get Ready!
LARRY JEMISON JR Vice President, HBCU CONNECT, LLC TALK TOPIC Master of Ceremony	ALBERT THOMPSON Founder Transient Identiti TALK TOPIC Artificial Intelligence and the impact for Gen Alpha/Gen Z	CHARLES CARITHERS Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs TALK TOPIC Career Pathing: From Undergrad to Executive Level
SHANELL GUARDO Principal Program Manager Lead @Microsoft TALK TOPIC Career Pivoting: Navigating new environments and excelling	JOY JACKSON GUILFORD MS, PhD, Director of Diversity Hiring Enablement – Talent Acquisition, AbbVie TALK TOPIC Breaking the Glass Ceiling with your HBCU Degree

MEET THE SPEAKERS

WILL MOSS
Founder & CEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC

TALK TOPIC
Host and Honoree

GIZELLE BRYANT
Television and Media Personality, Podcast Host, Author, and Vibrant Socialite

TALK TOPIC
Celebrity Grand Marshal for DC HBCU Alumni Alliance 5k run/walk

CHANELLE S. REYNOLDS
NFL Professional, 2x TEDx, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and International Speaker.

TALK TOPIC
Sports, Personal/Professional Development, DE&I

DR. CHANDA REYNOLDS
Renowned Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dynamic Speaker, and Prominent Voice in the Mental Health Community.

TALK TOPIC
Black Mental Health, Wellness, Lifestyle, Entertainment,

CANDIACE DILLARD BASSETT
American TV Personality (Real Housewives of Potomac), Singer, Actress

TALK TOPIC
Mental Health, Legacy building, Career Pathing, Impact of Colorism Today

MIKE EALY
Real Estate Investor, Author of From Broke to Millions, Coach

TALK TOPIC
Generating Passive Income through Real Estate Investing

SYLVIA BROWNLEE
Founder and CEO of Skin By Brownlee and Co

TALK TOPIC
Camera-Ready Complexion: Tips for Glowing Skin in Virtual Meetings

BILAL LITTLE
SVP and Regional Investment Consultant at Harbor Capital

TALK TOPIC
Legacy Building through Trusts/Wills

TERRON WILSON
Founder of Be The Bridge Consulting, LLC

TALK TOPIC
Diverse Workforce of the Future - Get Ready!

LARRY JEMISON JR
Vice President, HBCU CONNECT, LLC

TALK TOPIC
Master of Ceremony

ALBERT THOMPSON
Founder Transient Identiti

TALK TOPIC
Artificial Intelligence and the impact for Gen Alpha/Gen Z

CHARLES CARITHERS
Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs

TALK TOPIC
Career Pathing: From Undergrad to Executive Level

SHANELL GUARDO
Principal Program Manager Lead @Microsoft

TALK TOPIC
Career Pivoting: Navigating new environments and excelling

JOY JACKSON GUILFORD
MS, PhD, Director of Diversity Hiring Enablement – Talent Acquisition, AbbVie

TALK TOPIC
Breaking the Glass Ceiling with your HBCU Degree

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EVENT DETAILS

Attendees Sponsors

Join the HBCU CONNECT Professional Networking Reception and Career Fair on June 28th to explore exciting career opportunities in various industries. Register early, prepare your materials, dress professionally, and attend workshops to make the most of the event. Get Tickets	Join us for an event to improve the health and well-being of underrepresented communities. Highlights include promoting wellness, offering educational resources, addressing hunger-related issues, and a 👟 5K Run/Walk. Don't miss out! Register for the Race
Twin powerhouses and HBCU graduates, Dr. Chanda & Chanelle Reynolds, will take the stage during HBCU CONNECT’s 25th Anniversary Conference and Career Fair to celebrate Black Excellence and Culture with engaging conversations on current events, mental health, stories of success. Paging Dr. Chanda Double Dose Podcast The Success Playbook Get Tickets	Don't miss out on the ultimate all-white HBCU party! Join us for an unforgettable night with the hottest DJs in town. Connect with old friends and make new ones while having the time of your life. This is an experience you won't want to miss! Get Tickets (If accessing by phone, you must have the Venmo app before clicking link. If not, download the Venmo app, create an account then return here)
Come out after a day of professional development and conversations with hiring companies at our all-day career fair and network with HBCU Alumni, Company Representatives and Conference Attendees. Get Tickets

Join the HBCU CONNECT Professional Networking Reception and Career Fair on June 28th to explore exciting career opportunities in various industries. Register early, prepare your materials, dress professionally, and attend workshops to make the most of the event.

Get Tickets

Join us for an event to improve the health and well-being of underrepresented communities. Highlights include promoting wellness, offering educational resources, addressing hunger-related issues, and a 👟 5K Run/Walk. Don't miss out!

Register for the Race

Twin powerhouses and HBCU graduates, Dr. Chanda & Chanelle Reynolds, will take the stage during HBCU CONNECT’s 25th Anniversary Conference and Career Fair to celebrate Black Excellence and Culture with engaging conversations on current events, mental health, stories of success.
Paging Dr. Chanda
Double Dose Podcast
The Success Playbook

Get Tickets

Don't miss out on the ultimate all-white HBCU party! Join us for an unforgettable night with the hottest DJs in town. Connect with old friends and make new ones while having the time of your life. This is an experience you won't want to miss!

Get Tickets

Come out after a day of professional development and conversations with hiring companies at our all-day career fair and network with HBCU Alumni, Company Representatives and Conference Attendees.

Get Tickets

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the purpose of the conference/career fair?: HBCU CONNECT will be commemorating and celebrating 25 years of contributions to diversity recruitment. In addition, the 2 day conference will include personal development, professional development and entertainment activities in conjunction with the DC HBCU Alumni Alliance 5k run/walk on 6/29.
How can I purchase my ticket for the DC HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K run/walk (race)?: Please go to https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84658/11th-annual-5k-runwalk-hbcus-run-the-district to register NOW.
Are there any networking opportunities available?: Yes, the conference has been set up to offer numerous networking and engagement touchpoints throughout the conference and weekend.
What should I bring with me to the conference/career fair?: Electronic version of your resume, business cards, appropriate attire (for the career fair) and workout gear if you're participating in the DC HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K run/walk (race) on 6/29/2024.
Will there be opportunities to meet with recruiters/employers?: The 6/28/2024 professional networking event will provide many opportunities to engage with representatives from 50+ companies representing technology, healthcare, finance and a host of other industries.
Will there be any workshops or seminars?: Yes, the professional networking reception will feature a number of guest speakers who will speak on many topics ranging from Cybersecurity, Mental Health and Behavior, Skin Care, Trusts/Wills and Real Estate Investing.
Is there parking available?: Yes, parking will be available in Nationals Parking Garage C.
How can I get more information or contact the organizers?: Please feel free to send an email to annualevent@hbcuconnect.com.
Who should attend the conference/career fair?: Early career and experienced professionals interested in landing opportunities in the following(but not limited to) categories: IT & Engineering, Healthcare, Sales & Marketing, Operations & Management, Government, and Education.

The HBCU CONNECT Annual Conference and Career Fair has several sponsorship packages available The networking environment and diverse set of events will enhance awareness and brand visibility to an elite audience of key influencers, celebrities, students, and professionals (early career & experienced) from around the country who will be in attendance to take advantage of personal development, professional development, networking and entertainment opportunities.

The opportunities for sponsorship are below.Contact us for sponsorship levels and pricing.

Sponsorship Options:

Physical booth presence at the professional networking reception.
Space to leave your recruitment materials for candidate pick-up at professional networking reception.
Conference passes and entries to participate in the 11th annual DCHBCUAA 5k run/walk.
1 minute video in rotation during professional networking reception.
Talent sourcing and reporting based on your desired candidate profiles.
100% of resumes delivered electronically before & after the event.
Exclusive Interview / Networking / Breakout Rooms.
Live promotion of your booth and/or exclusive breakout room and its usage (i.e. special meet & greet for company X at 1:00 PM, etc).
Email announcement and banner advertisements on the hbcuconnect.com website.
Company logo will be printed on DCHBCUAA race t-shirts. (NOTE: Must receive sponsorship commitment by 4/30/2024).
Logo on all promotional material before and during the event.
Speaking opportunity.

Secure Participation for Your Organization Today!

For more information on available sponsorship packages for the HBCU CONNECT 25-year anniversary celebration and 11th Annual DCHBCUAA 5k Run/Walk & Community Day, please contact us direct at annualevent@hbcuconnect.com or via (614).383.8182.

Sponsorship Options & Pricing

What we need to get your registered:
We simply need to know which sponsorship level you would like to secure, and we will draft up an invoice (payable within 30 days) to secure your participation.
Subsequently we would request a logo to use to list you as a participating sponsor, a paragraph listing information about your company (we will send over a form to complete) as well as any links to your career opportunities to share with participants as they sign up.

What to Provide Once Registered

Company Logo you would like for us to use on our website and marketing materials.
List of participating recruiters (First Name, Last Name, Email)
Power Point Slides you would like shown during the event on projector screens (Up to 3)
List of types of candidates you typically hire. A list of job links is fine as well if that is easier.

What to Bring to The Event
We will provide you with table space at our career fair where you can share the following:

Recruitment Brochures / Handouts with information about your company and opportunities available.
Recruitment materials that may include information about your stance on diversity.
Small snacks to attract folks to your table area (mints, gum, candies).
Branded items such as pens, pencils, note pads, folders, water bottles, and miniature hand sanitizer are always welcomed options.

Past Companies That Have Participated in our Events:

Visa

Intel

Google

Microsoft

Department of Defense

Army | Navy | Air Force

Amazon

Pfizer

Deloitte

JPMorgan Chase

Johnson & Johnson

AMEX (American Express)

For full instructions on participating in our event, please download the Sponsor Information Packet.

Sponsor Information Packet

The HBCU CONNECT Annual Conference and Career Fair has several sponsorship packages available The networking environment and diverse set of events will enhance awareness and brand visibility to an elite audience of key influencers, celebrities, students, and professionals (early career & experienced) from around the country who will be in attendance to take advantage of personal development, professional development, networking and entertainment opportunities.

The opportunities for sponsorship are below.Contact us for sponsorship levels and pricing.

Sponsorship Options:

Physical booth presence at the professional networking reception.
Space to leave your recruitment materials for candidate pick-up at professional networking reception.
Conference passes and entries to participate in the 11th annual DCHBCUAA 5k run/walk.
1 minute video in rotation during professional networking reception.
Talent sourcing and reporting based on your desired candidate profiles.
100% of resumes delivered electronically before & after the event.
Exclusive Interview / Networking / Breakout Rooms.
Live promotion of your booth and/or exclusive breakout room and its usage (i.e. special meet & greet for company X at 1:00 PM, etc).
Email announcement and banner advertisements on the hbcuconnect.com website.
Company logo will be printed on DCHBCUAA race t-shirts. (NOTE: Must receive sponsorship commitment by 4/30/2024).
Logo on all promotional material before and during the event.
Speaking opportunity.

Secure Participation for Your Organization Today!

For more information on available sponsorship packages for the HBCU CONNECT 25-year anniversary celebration and 11th Annual DCHBCUAA 5k Run/Walk & Community Day, please contact us direct at annualevent@hbcuconnect.com or via (614).383.8182.

Sponsorship Options & Pricing

What we need to get your registered:
We simply need to know which sponsorship level you would like to secure, and we will draft up an invoice (payable within 30 days) to secure your participation.
Subsequently we would request a logo to use to list you as a participating sponsor, a paragraph listing information about your company (we will send over a form to complete) as well as any links to your career opportunities to share with participants as they sign up.

What to Provide Once Registered

Company Logo you would like for us to use on our website and marketing materials.
List of participating recruiters (First Name, Last Name, Email)
Power Point Slides you would like shown during the event on projector screens (Up to 3)
List of types of candidates you typically hire. A list of job links is fine as well if that is easier.

What to Bring to The Event
We will provide you with table space at our career fair where you can share the following:

Recruitment Brochures / Handouts with information about your company and opportunities available.
Recruitment materials that may include information about your stance on diversity.
Small snacks to attract folks to your table area (mints, gum, candies).
Branded items such as pens, pencils, note pads, folders, water bottles, and miniature hand sanitizer are always welcomed options.

Past Companies That Have Participated in our Events:

Visa

Intel

Google

Microsoft

Department of Defense

Army | Navy | Air Force

Amazon

Pfizer

Deloitte

JPMorgan Chase

Johnson & Johnson

AMEX (American Express)

For full instructions on participating in our event, please download the Sponsor Information Packet.

Sponsor Information Packet

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The ROI from This Event

Interviews and Hires! At our typical recruitment reception for one of our clients with the toughest profile (IT/Software candidates) they were able to hire 12 candidates within 30 days of just one of our events. Most of our clients also are repeat customers and we have a waiting list for our services to host events such as this, which actually drove us to present this "networking and recruitment reception" format for multiple employers in one venue. We will deliver candidate resumes before and after the event, and we will also market your company and specific opportunities to candidates prior to the event to maximize the ROI for your participation.
Branding! Our advertising campaign, and actual weekend events will draw over 100,000 media impressions from professional African Americans in the mid-west considering our event and our partner's career opportunities.
Pipeline Creation! We collect resumes from all interested attendees for every event and deliver a pipeline of hundreds of candidates that can be categorized by data points such as location, college, major, experience, industry, educational level, open to relocation, and more!

What Content do We Provide for The Event?

We will share your Video or Powerpoint slide content during our Career Fair.
Here is content you can share in your video or powerpoint slides:

Introduce your company and the types of roles you typically hire for.
Locations where you have openings, and maybe selling points for those locations.
A pitch for working for your company. Why would someone love working for your company?
Your statement regarding diversity and its importance to your company.

Do you have pictures from past events?

Feel free to review pictures from our past event on our Flickr Page.
Feel free to review video from our past event on our YouTube Channel.

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Time	Session & Location
10:00 AM	Room 1 (Kennedy + Roosevelt): Joy Jackson-Guilford, MS, PhD, Director, Diversity Hiring Enablement - Talent Acquisition, AbbVie Breaking the Glass Ceiling with your HBCU Degree! Room 2 (Reagan): Flore Dorcely-Mohr, Manager Campus & Early Career Recruiting, Maximus Maximize your Minute - Perfecting your 60 second pitch for career fairs and networking events. Room 3 (Taft): Jess Lee, Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Morgan Garcia, Program Manager, Global Talent Acquisition - Waters Corporation Diversity and Inclusion: Advocating for Change in Your Organization
11:00 AM	Room 1 (Kennedy + Roosevelt): Marissa Roberson, Sr Manager - People Impact & Jessica Newman, Manager - People Impact (United Airlines) UniTED Talk: The Importance of Networking and Professional Development for diverse professionals Room 2 (Reagan): Flore Dorcely-Mohr, Manager Campus & Early Career Recruiting, Maximus Resume Workshop + Creating the right resume for the right opportunity and a LinkedIn profile that meets your career objectives. Room 3 (Taft): Daniel Watford & Folashade Abiola-Banjac - NABA "Showing Up" professionally in the workplace and at networking events to further your career.
12:00 PM	Revolt Main Stage
1:00 PM	Room 1 (Kennedy + Roosevelt): Shanell Guardo, Principal Program Manager Lead - Microsoft Career Pivoting: Navigating new environments and excelling Room 2 (Reagan): Al Thompson, Transient Identiti WORK in an Ai Powered World Room 3 (Taft): JCharles Carithers, Principal - Cornerstone Govt Affairs Career Pathing: From Undergrad & Beyond
2:00 PM	Room 1 (Kennedy + Roosevelt): Larry Jemison, VP, Business Development, HBCU CONNECT, The Jemison Group Exceling as a top performer in your chosen career and industry. Room 2 (Reagan): Jamical Thomas, Sales Director - P&G Navigating Corporate America: Strategies for Black Professionals. Room 3 (Taft): Erica Wood, Sr. HR Business Partner - UVA Health Healthcare Industry Opportunities: Pathways for Diverse Professionals
3:00 PM	Room 1 (Kennedy + Roosevelt): Inga Feldi, Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager, International Development Group & Freda Green, Sr. Talent Acquisition Manager, Diversity & Inclusion, RTI International Work-Life Balance: Strategies for Sustaining Professional and Personal Well-being Room 2 (Reagan): Richard Allen, Executive Vice President Recruiting - Equitable A Career in Financial Planning: How to Serve Your Communities By Building an Impactful Career/Practice that Generates Multiple Streams of Limitless Income Room 3 (Taft): Naika Pierra, National Association of Broadcasters Pursuing a career in broadcasting and broadcasting business ownership, particularly for women and people of color.
3:30 PM	Champion’s Club (1st Base) Main Stage Fireside Chat - Will Moss, Founder & CEO – HBCU CONNECT, with Larry Jemison, VP of Business Development – HBCU CONNECT

SPONSORS

OFFICIAL EVENT HOTEL

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We're excited to bring our Conference to the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia Tri-State)! Use the resources below to book your hotel and travel, and explore why the DMV is known as the Black Mecca, with diverse food scene, sports teams, energy industry, museums and cultural institutions, and African American Culture. Book your room right away before we sell out!

Official Conference hotel
Cambria Hotel
69 Q Street NW
Washington, DC 200

IMPORTANT: If the host hotel is sold out, please see these alternate