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Dean Professor of Law, Pace University

Horace E. Anderson Jr. is the ninth dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, appointed in December 2019. Prior to this appointment, Dean Anderson had been serving as Haub Law’s interim dean. The law school has been thriving under his leadership, with increased enrollment and application numbers and successful new programs, including the expansion of its part-time J.D. program to include an evening and weekend option.

An artivist, actor, director, and producer, Gina is the Founder and Executive Director of Sankofa.org, a social justice organization that elevates the voices of disenfranchised people, and promotes peace, justice, and equality. She has spent her life in the confluence of entertainment and activism. She has spoken at events focusing on issues from dyslexia, to nonviolent direct action, to Black women’s empowerment. She was the lead producer of the award-winning documentary “Sing Your Song” that explores the life and legacy of her father Harry Belafonte.

MILOVAN BLAIR

Senior VP for Operations, Con Edison

As Senior VP for Operations, Blair is in charge of a team of 3500 responsible for planning, designing, operating and maintaining the company’s electric transmission system, substations, primary control center, steam generating plants, steam distribution system, and engineering and construction activities. He sees major challenges ahead in the intersection of sustainability and new technology. Blair dedicates his personal time to mentoring young people, leading education, and investing in the community. He serves on the several boards.

RENEE BOWEN

Senior Economic Advisor, Biden Harris Administration

Renee Bowen is a Professor at the UC San Diego, School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) and the Department of Economics. Between 2008 and 2017 Renee was an Assistant Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Renee’s research focuses on Political Economy, Microeconomic Theory and International Trade. She has been a consultant at the World Bank working on international trade policy for Sub-Saharan Africa, and was an Investment Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan Securities working with emerging markets.

Managing Director & Head, CRA Regulatory Group

Lloyd Brown II has been elected chair of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent global membership organization for Black current and former CEOs, senior executives, and board members of Fortune 1000 and equivalent companies, top-tier entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders. He works with business heads across the firm to establish CRA lending, investment, and service goals, which exceed $10 billion annually.

MONTY ALEXANDER

Grammy-nominated Pianist/Entertainer

Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander is a musical classic, touring the world relentlessly with various projects, delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. A perennial favorite at Jazz festivals and venues worldwide and at the Montreux Jazz Festival where he has appeared 23 times since 1976, his spirited conception is one informed by the timeless verities: endless melody-making, effervescent grooves, sophisticated voicings, a romantic spirit, and a consistent predisposition.

BRANDON BLACKWOOD

Designer, ESP Purse

Blackwood spent most of his upbringing between New York City and Tokyo. He developed an affinity for fashion and design at a young age, and made hand-sewn bags as gifts for his friends in middle and high school. He secretly pursued fashion when his family thought he was sudying neuroscience, and interned at Bergdorf Goodman and Elle Magazine, in addition to working with a manufacturer to make custom handbags for himself. His handbag empire is on track to book $30 million in revenue.

RUSCHELL BOONE

Award-winning Reporter, Spectrum News 1

Ruschell Boone is an award-winning reporter, anchor, and talk show host at NY1 News. In 2016, she made City & State’s top 50 list as one of the most influential people in Queens. Ruschell joined the station in 2002 and has covered a number of major news stories including the 2016 bombing in Manhattan, the 2016 Presidential Election, the growing homeless problem in NYC, and the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square.

ANTHONY

Anthony Gregory Brown is an American lawyer and politician, who is serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 4th congressional district. The district covers most of the majority-black precincts in Prince George’s County, as well as a sliver of Anne Arundel County. The son of immigrants and raised in a home where his father was the first in the family to ever attend college, Congressman Brown was taught the value of service at a young age. Through his military and public service, Anthony has devoted his life to serving his community and defending our nation.

Founder - Nueratrend Maids, Painting & Cleaning

Tashany Brown founded Nueratrend Maids in 2011, a professional interior residential and commercial fullservice cleaning and painting services company. We offer affordable, top-the-art cleaning, organizing, and painting services to homes, residential facilities, hotels, and offices. The company was recognized twice for Best of Brooklyn Cleaning Service, in 2018 and 2019, by Expertise.com, and was the first to be a part of Amazon’s Home Cleaning Services program in 2015.

The Hon. Dr. Basil Bryan was Consul General for Jamaica in New York from 1998 to 2007 with responsibility for 38 states, including the Tri-state area of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Bermuda and Puerto Rico also fell under his jurisdiction. He also served as Deputy Ambassador in the Jamaican Embassy in Washington D.C. A community oriented person, his achievements brought him numerous accolades and awards. He has authored several publications, including “Social Service Reading and Workbook”.

Shaggy is a Grammy Award-winning musician, singer, and DJ. He is also a former United States Marine who had served in the Persian Gulf War. He embarked on a musical career after being discharged from the military. His first hit song was the single ‘Oh Carolina,’ a remake of the 1958 song by the Folkes Brothers. He gained popularity with his song ‘Boombastic’ from his album of the same name. He established himself as one of the top Reggae musicians in the US in the ensuing years.