IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The HBCU Experience
Why I Chose My HBCU and How It Helped Me Prepare for My Career
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 | MODERATED BYAnita Connors White, Ph.D.Dean of Student Support and Equity, IMSA | Dr. White attended Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and received her doctorate in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). |
 | Justin AlfredCivil Engineering/Computer Scientist, Lockheed Martin | Studied Civil Engineering / Computer Science at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge |
 | Joseph Bertrand ‘20Associate Engineer, Caterpillar Inc. | Studied Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro NC |
 | Jaida Bethell (Lewis) '15Owner: Poised Lips by Jai Program Coordinator, CVS Health | Studied Chemistry at Texas Southern University |
 | Darryl Burrell Jr.Project Manager, City of Pearland, Texas Engineering and Public Works | Studied Civil Engineering at Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD |
 | Dr. Garry J. Kennebrew Jr. ‘04MAJ, US Army Reserve Emergency Medicine Physician -Hospitals of Providence -University Medical Center of El Paso | Studied Biology at Morehouse College, Atlanta Received Doctorate in Medicine from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine |
 | Ja’Nae McGeeMechanical Engineer, DOW Chemical Company | Studied Mechanical Engineering at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge |
 | Zoe Mitchell ‘19Computer Science, Software Engineer for Block Inc. | Studied Computer Science at Xavier University, New Orleans |
 | Joseph PollardProduct Security & Penetration Tester, Emerson Electric | Studied Physics and Mechanical Engineering at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama |
 | Tony Richardson IIProduction Engineer, The Boeing Company | Studied Mechanical Engineering at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge |
 | Austin SpencerPharmaceutical Sales Representative | Studied Biology-Psychology (dual major) at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama |
 | Jayda Yancy ‘19Process Chemist, Eli Lilly and Company | 2023 Graduate of North Carolina A&T State University |
