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Martin Cabrera: Alumni of the Year The Faces of INROADS: Meet Our Team

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04 Office of President & CEO 11 Office of Alumni Relations 30 INROADS in the News 36 Past & Future Events 42 Alumni Spotlights 44 FSI Program Spotlight 47 Did you know?

48 Alumni Chapter Directory 50 Volunteer Opportunities

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of the Dear Alumni,

President & CEO

INROADS is in the transformation business. For more than 50 years we have transformed lives, leaders, and careers. As a byproduct of this work, we have also transformed industries and C-suites.

The impact of our work is undeniable, especially when viewed through the lens of addressing disparities. By simply being who we are, and executing the mission as envisioned by Father Frank Carr, we have challenged career disparities, internship disparities, and confronted America’s racial wealth gap.

This spring, we launch Legacy Starts Now, a giving opportunity that allows you to provide your time, talent, and treasure to extend our impact for years to come.

Our network of partners includes hundreds of employers and organizations dedicated to equity, and an alumni network that surpasses 30,000 members. Our possibilities are virtually unlimited when we unlock the abundant resources from this vast network.

There are a number of ways for you to contribute.

If you choose to contribute your time, you can do so by joining a local alumni chapter’s leadership committee, mobilizing fellow alumni in support of our mission.

If you choose to commit your talent, we need mentors, event speakers, and intern training facilitators.

And, if you choose to give a financial donation, your gift will directly impact the career journey of the talented and underrepresented students we serve.

More than ever, INROADS is needed as a force for transformation.

With your gift, you invest in the next generation of diverse leaders, leaving a lasting legacy.

Sincerely,

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Forest T. Harper, Jr. President and CEO, INROADS, Inc.

LISA GONZALES ALUMNA

NADEGE BARBER UNIVERSITY OF VIRGIN ISLANDS

LEGACY STARTS NOW I’m in... Are you in?

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Martin Cabrera:

Alumni of the Year

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FROM THE SOUTHSIDE OF CHICAGO TO THE C-SUITE: MARTIN CABRERA’S JOURNEY TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM

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artin Cabrera is an INROADS alumnus and CEO and Founder of Cabrera Capital Markets (CCM), one of the largest Latino-owned investment banking firms in the country. Cabrera Capital Markets provides investment banking for municipal, corporate, and advisory clients, institutional brokerage services for municipal bonds, global equities, taxable fixed income securities, preferred equities, and structured products, as well as cash management services. Cabrera’s diversified global client base includes corporations, municipalities, financial institutions, federal agencies, unions, pension funds, foundations, and endowments.

INROADS is honored to name Martin as Alumnus of the Year during our 2022 Founders Benefit Gala, celebrating his commitment to fostering wealth building and financial literacy in underrepresented communities. We connected with Martin over Zoom to learn more about his journey from growing up in a rough Chicago neighborhood to participating in the INROADS internship program, and eventually becoming a CEO and advocate for wealth equality.

Tell us about your childhood.

Both of my parents were born in Mexico and came over when they were kids. I was born in Chicago’s southwest side in the Little Village neighborhood. Growing up I didn’t realize that I was poor until I was in high school and I went out to the suburbs and saw all of the big mansions. That’s when it hit me and I

wanted to do better for myself and my family. I went to public schools my whole life and was always active in team sports – I played pretty much every sport that you can think of. That competitive spirit and wanting to win and be the best has stayed with me throughout my career and in the investment industry.

How did you get into finance?

Growing up, I had never been exposed to finances and investments. My friends and I were all poor, and our families never really had any discretionary dollars. So, we would never talk about it at our kitchen tables and our parents didn’t talk about it either. It was just my parents always trying to sort out how to make a mortgage payment or put food on the table.

One of my teachers, who was also our basketball coach, strongly encouraged me to take his economics class. I had planned on being an architecture major, but he kind of got me in a headlock and said, “I really want you to take my

class. You’re going to enjoy it.” So, I said, “Okay, Mr. Artese!” and took the class.

He educated us on how to read stock tables and he taught us The Stock Market Game. We got $100,000 in simulation money and we had to research companies and invest in them. I was the team leader for our group, and we ended up doing well, so it kind of lit a firecracker under me.

I felt like a kid on Christmas morning with a brandnew toy and I wanted to learn everything about the stock market and investments. Senior year of high school I decided to change my major to finance and attended Northern Illinois University.

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What brought you to INROADS? I got involved in INROADS my freshman year because I was hoping to get an internship in the financial services industry. I ended up getting an internship for two summers with CNA Insurance in the investment department and for one summer at Chubb Group in the financial services area.

Describe your INROADS internship experience.

It was a great experience and a little intimidating because nobody in my family had ever worked in an office setting. So even trying to prepare for how to dress was a bit of a culture shock.

I remember my first day I wore a brown sports coat with big buttons, a big belt buckle, tight black pants, and black shoes with silver tips on the end. I also didn’t really know how to tie a tie, so it drooped down closer to my knees than my waist.

I thought I was dressing really sharp but luckily one of my bosses pulled me aside and gave me some guidance. Then INROADS hosted our session on dress for success. I took notes and invested some of the checks I received from CNA and bought some suits and started investing in my wardrobe. My boss at CNA and INROADS really helped me prepare for corporate America.

What are your biggest takeaways from your Internship Experience?

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The importance of building a strong network and maintaining relationships with the people from my internship experience and sponsoring company.

Don’t limit yourself – there are endless opportunities out there and you can achieve anything you want in this country, even expanding your business to Europe, Asia or Latin America. INROADS opened my eyes and mind to a whole new world in corporate America and in the investment industry.

The value of giving back. That struck at my heart. I want to be successful, but I want to make sure I’m making a difference.

When it comes to giving back, what causes are you passionate about?

I advocate for financial literacy and wealth creation for underrepresented communities.

One key program I started funding through Cabrera Capital Markets is giving underserved students the opportunity to learn and play The Stock Market Game for free, like I did growing up. It made such an impact on my life and changed my trajectory.

We started by partnering with the Illinois Council on Economic Education and funded The Stock Market Game for 8,000 Chicago Public School students. Over 27,000 students in Illinois are playing the game and we expanded our sponsorship to include Southern California, Texas, Philadelphia, Detroit and the Bronx.

How did growing up in a tough neighborhood contribute to the success you’ve achieved today?

The tenacity, perseverance, and the grit that I learned in the neighborhood is such a huge asset.

I think of all the challenges that kids deal with coming up in tough neighborhoods and tough environments. It is actually going to benefit them so much more in their career, because they’re going to be resilient and they’re going

to be stronger and tougher, and they’re going to go through brick walls to achieve success.

And when they get knocked down, they’re going to get back up again and keep pushing.

And that’s how it is in business - you can’t stay down. You must keep growing, you have to keep pushing, competing and showcasing your capabilities for your clients.

What advice would you give students and young professionals just starting their careers?

Go out there and explore different kinds of career paths and find something that you’re passionate about. There are endless opportunities. Don’t let anything or anyone hold you back from your goals and your dreams!

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LEGACY STARTS NOW

Are you in? Pay it forward.

LEGACY GIVING Your giving creates lasting impact at INROADS. Our students and programs flourish because of your generous donations. Thanks to your generosity, we are making great progress toward our goal. Please give to support the INROADS mission.

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Many businesses and corporations will match the individual charitable gifts of their employees, retirees, the spouses of employees and, in some cases, board members. Consult your Human Resources department to find out if your company has a matching gift policy.

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Alumni Relations INROADS Alumni, I want to thank you for your commitment to INROADS. As alumni, you bring a strength and light to INROADS, and we as an organization could not shine without you.

It’s been a stellar start to our fiscal year 2022. So far, your generous donations have helped INROADS raise more than $150,000. With the launch of our Legacy Starts Now campaign, I am certain that we can accomplish our goal and leave a legacy that benefits future generations.

We don’t want to stop there. We want to hear your stories of accomplishments, experiences, and great things you are doing to be changemakers in your community. We invite you to share your story, photos, and testimonies for placement on our website and social media. In addition, we’d like to know what you’d like to read about. Please email alumnirelations@INROADS.org.

Please stay connected with INROADS. Register to attend the Benefit Gala being held May 5, 2022, and keep an eye out for future events and volunteer opportunities.

Lastly, connect with us on social media and via email to learn about other ways to enhance your alumni experience by remaining informed, involved, and supportive.

Thank you for being a part of the INROADS Alumni Family.

Sincerely, Devin White National Director for Alumni Affairs INROADS 11

AND STILL WE RISE:

WOMEN MAKING IT WORK IN THE WORKPLACE

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IMPACT EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

During Women’s History Month, INROADS hosted the third segment of its Impact Series on March 18,2022— And Still We Rise: Women Making it Work in the Workplace.

and practical tips on how women can achieve their career aspirations and support each other while doing so. They also discussed how allies can create positive change for equity in the workplace.

The INROADS Impact Series brings thought leaders together to discuss and create solutions for a more equitable and inclusive work environment.

We’ve outlined key takeaways from the discussion on the following pages.

Our panelists discussed their personal experiences and challenges encountered during their own growth journeys in corporate America.They gave guidance

Yvette Smith

INROADS Board Chair & Senior Vice President Customer Success and Business Transformation F5 Networks

Ishanaa Rambachan

Partner at McKinsey & Company & Co-Author, Women in the Workplace 12

Eileen J. Lash

Senior Managing Director TIAA

Moderator, Amy Bernstein

Editor, Harvard Business Review & Co-Host, HBR’s Women at Work Podcast

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STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN ON THE RISE

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SEEK THE SUPPORT OF SPONSORS.

Sponsors play a pivotal role in your career growth by both investing in your success and advocating on your behalf for new opportunities. Networking and building relationships with leadership and colleagues across your organization is a solid strategy for securing sponsorship.

SPEAKING UP CAN OPEN DOORS.

Raising your hand for new roles, opportunities, and skill sets is key to securing promotions and growing in your career. When you voice your interest, it makes people in your organization aware that you are available to take on a role. Don’t sit quietly and wait for opportunities to come to you — make yourself be noticed.

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DON’T LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE.

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BE AN ALLY TO OTHER WOMEN, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE UNDERREPRESENTED.

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Women are less likely than their male counterparts to negotiate salaries or request a raise, often undervaluing themselves or feeling anxious about asking. However, you don’t get what you don’t ask for. Embrace your value, automatically assume you are worth more, and be willing to ask for it. To take the emotion and trepidation out of the process, focus on skills, experiences, and data. Glassdoor is a great resource for researching salaries, with personalized salary estimates and comparisons.

Taking key allyship actions can make a big difference in improving the harmful experiences women of color encounter in the workplace. Advocating on their behalf for new opportunities, publicly giving credit, and speaking up against discrimination are three ways to help create meaningful change.

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MAKING A LOT OF MONEY.

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Ishanaa Rambachan also presented key insights from the Women in the Workplace 2021 report published By McKinsey & Company. Read the full report here.

WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE 2021 REPORT THE “BROKEN RUNG” IS STILL HOLDING WOMEN BACK 100 MEN

86 WOMEN

For every 100 men promoted to manager at the end of 2020, only 86 women were promoted.

Women with Disabilities

UNDERREPRESENTED WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO FACE MICROAGGRESSIONS

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OTHER TOP ALLYSHIP ACTIONS

ACTIVELY CONFRONTING DISCRIMINATION PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGING IDEAS

STAY ENGAGED IN THE CONVERSATION WOMEN AT WORK BOOK SERIES Don’t miss the Women at Work book series published

by Harvard Business Review.

The series spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout their careers, featuring detailed discussion guides to help spark important conversations about where we’re at and how to move forward.

PURCHASE YOUR BOOK store.hbr.org/books/hbrwomen-at-work-series/

WOMEN AT WORK PODCAST Listen to Harvard Business Review’s Women At Work Podcast hosted by AMY BERNSTEIN. LISTEN NOW hbr.org/podcasts 15 15

The Faces of

INROADS: Meet Our Team

Executive Leadership Team

FOREST HARPER

HARLAND ABRAHAM

President & CEO

Chief Business Development Officer

Chief Programs Officer

JANET GOLDEN

BRION JACKSON

DR. KELLY OWENS

Executive Director, Human Resources

Director of IT Systems & Data Analytics

YOLANDA SMITH

Head of Marketing

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BRYAN BARNES

Chief Impact Officer

JAMES TOLLIVER Chief Development Officer & Chief of Staff

Join the INROADS team! Visit our website for career opportunities.

Contact Human Resources for more information. humanresources@INROADS.org | INROADS.ORG

INROADS Team *in alphabetical order*

LUIS ABARCA

Regional Programs Director, Southeast

ALLEN BAILEY

APRIL AJIBOYE

ANGELA ALEXANDER

Programs Manager, iPROS

YVETTE BALDEON

Director SAM/BD

LAKEISHA BARRON-BROWN

KRYSTAL BURROWS

Talent Manager

Compliance Manager

Programs Manager, College Links

Programs Manager, College Links

PIERRE CAMPBELL

NIAOMI CARTER

JAMOUL CELEY

LA’KESHA CORTES

Programs Manager

Regional Programs Director, Northeast

Sr. Programs Manager

University Relations Manager

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The Faces of

INROADS: Meet Our Team

TAMMY CULPEPPER

SHA-RON DEAN

Programs Manager

Programs Manager

ADRIANE EDWARDS

ZULEEMAH EDWARDS

LANETTA FARR

MYRNA GARCIACLEMMONS

Programs Manager

Programs Manager, College Links

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National Director, Strategic Allioances

AVP Strategic Account Management - Business Development & Head National HISPANIC Strategies

ROBERT DUNLAP

Assistant Regional Programs Director, South Central

LANITA EPPS

Talent Coordinator

VALERIA GREEN Program Manager - Career Pathways

Join the INROADS team! Visit our website for career opportunities.

Contact Human Resources for more information. humanresources@INROADS.org | INROADS.ORG

KIMBERLY HAYNES

Assistant Regional Programs Director, Great Lakes / Midwest

APRELLE HILL

Operations Director

CAMARA HILL- BANEGAS

GWENN HODGE

Program Manager, Government Strategies

PATRICE JOHNSON

Program Manager, HBCU+

TARIK JOHNSON

ANDREA JOHNSON-LEE

ANGELA KARANJA

DR. JOCELYN LANGSTON

College Links National Programs Director

National Director, Talent Manager and Head, STEM Initiatives

Project Manager, FSI

Talent Manager

Development Coordinator-Stewardship

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The Faces of

INROADS: Meet Our Team

SHELLY LINDSEY

AMBER MEDLEY

National Initiatives Director, Impact & Strategy

National Development Director

Sr. Programs Manager

ARIANA DEL CARMEN

MICHAEL RAINES

TERRY ROBINSON

ORTEGA-CASTRELLON Strategic Account Manager

Programs Manager, College Links

Strategic Account Manager

JOSE E. SANTIAGO

DR. DORRIS SARR

GABBY SCHICKER

Sr. Programs Manager

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MAYLYNN MELENDEZ

Grant Writer

Human Resources Administrator

Join the INROADS team! Visit our website for career opportunities.

Contact Human Resources for more information. humanresources@INROADS.org | INROADS.ORG

STEFANIE SMALL

CRAIG TOWNS

MATTHEW T. TOULME

Sr. Program Manager, FSI

Development Coordinator

Sr. Systems Analyst

JULIET UDEOCHU

JARIUS WALLACE

DEVIN WHITE

Talent Manager

Programs Manager, College Links

BRENDA WILLIAMS

University Relations Manager

National Director, Alumni Affairs

TRACY WILLIAMS

Programs Manager

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EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES INROADS partners with many companies, government agencies, and community partners to provide a wide variety of internship opportunities to students, enabling them to acquire diverse skill sets and make an impact across multiple industries in the workforce.

Here are some of the latest opportunities:

Pronghorn Spirits Academy Internships The Pronghorn Spirits Academy Program, offered in partnership with INROADS, is designed to provide the tools and resources needed to successfully learn the industry and position interns to be considered for full-time employment within the industry, post-graduation. Through this program, students will engage in structured coaching, networking, and mentoring sessions while honing business skills critical for advancement in consumer goods within an ever-changing global marketplace.

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Government Internships

INROADS connects students to internship opportunities at various government agencies on the local, state, and federal levels. All college majors are welcome to apply.

Some of our government agency partners include: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Department of Defense (DoD) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Office of the Comptroller and Currency (OCC) Internal Revenue Services (IRS) US Department of Treasury (DoT) Library of Congress (LoC) NASA

Healthcare Industry Internships Through a partnership with Propel Center and Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA), INROADS now offers the HBCU Health Equity Internship Program. These internships are designed for African American students who want to pursue healthcare administration and other healthcare – related careers.

For more information,

visit inroads.org/internships-program

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EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES

For students attending HBCUs in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia majoring in sustainability – related disciplines. INROADS opens doors to internships with immersive pre-career experiences at STEM- and sustainability-focused worksites. These internships form part of the HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative, which is powered by the Southern Company Foundation and hosted by INROADS, UNCF, and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF).

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APRIL IS NATIONAL INTERNSHIP AWARENESS MONTH! Did you know 70% of interns accept a full-time position with their sponsoring company?

Open doors to opportunity as an INROADS supporter.

GET INVOLVED INROADS.org

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INROADS Challenges and Government Agen Internship Commi Diversity in Action Magazine

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T. LOUIS - Leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have impacted the world. From ushering advancement in medicine and innovations to leading societal change, without the leaders from HBCUs, our world would presumably be very different from what it is today.

INROADS, the world’s leading nonprofit producer of leaders of color, understands the power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. For more than 50 years, INROADS has used its platform to connect underrepresented talent to corporate career opportunities. It is now urging Fortune 1000 companies to be more intentional in providing opportunities to talent from HBCUs to have an

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impact at their corporations.

INROADS’ HBCU+ initiative provides corporations with turnkey access to HBCU talent and a leadership training program that prepares students for corporate success. HBCU+ is a program designed to help corporations gain broader access to talented and diverse students from HBCUs. The program provides customized career readiness services for HBCUs and students, enhances the capabilities of career centers and their focus on career readiness, and increases student access to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies for paid internships and

Corporate America ncies to Double Paid itment to HBCUs January/February 2022 employment opportunities. Students or organizations interested in the program can find out more at INROADS.org/HBCU. With HBCU+, INROADS is solving for a void in corporate America — the lack of diverse representation in boardrooms, management, and executive positions across the nation. Currently, executive positions in Fortune 500 companies are 80% white, 3% Hispanic/Latino, and 2% African American.

“There is a great talent disparity happening in America. Did you know that, according to NACE

(National Association of Colleges and Employers), only 6% of paid internships go to talent of color?

We are raising awareness to this disparity and providing a vehicle through our HBCU+ program that corporate leaders can use to address it,” said Forest Harper, Jr., President and CEO, INROADS, Inc. In addition to the HBCU+ program, INROADS is launching a talent recruitment campaign called Careers Beyond the Yard to raise awareness of this disparity. The goal of the campaign is to recruit 5,000 students — including these at HBCUs — to have an opportunity for an INROADS internship. Visit INROADS.org to find out more about how to apply for an internship.

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INROADS in the News INROADS and Wall Street Bound Join Forces to Advance Diversity in the Financial Services Industry

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NROADS, Inc. — the world’s largest nonprofit committed to preparing underrepresented talent for career success – welcomes Wall Street Bound as its newest partner for the INROADS Financial Services Institute Program. The financial services industry is one of the least diverse industries in America with less than 5% representation of Blacks or Hispanics in senior management levels. The program was launched in 2019 with JPMorgan Chase to build a pipeline of diverse talent into the industry. INROADS Financial Services Institute is kicking off its 4th program year on February 2, 2022, with Wall Street Bound as a new partner. Read more…

FSI Partners with INROADS on Diversity and Inclusion Initiative

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he Financial Services Institute (FSI), the advocacy organization for the independent financial services industry, has announced a strategic partnership with INROADS, a nonprofit organization devoted to advancing the professional success of young people from ethnically diverse backgrounds living in underserved communities. Read more…

NBA Foundation Grants 40 NonProfit Recipients Totaling More Than $11 Million In Fifth Grant Round

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he NBA Foundation tipped off its second year of grantmaking, today announcing 40 new grants totaling $11 million to organizations that are creating employment opportunities, furthering career advancement, and driving greater economic empowerment for Black youth throughout the United States and Canada. Named as part of the Foundation’s fifth grant round and the first of 2022, the grants are focused on workforce development, pathways for higher education, mentoring and entrepreneurship for Black youth. Read more…

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Pronghorn Spirits Academy Launches Internship Program In Partnership With INROADS For Black Students Interested In Careers Within The Spirits Industry

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pplications are now being accepted for the Pronghorn Spirits Academy (PSA) inaugural cohort in partnership with INROADS to engage Black students interested in entering the spirits industry. The PSA program is designed to provide the tools and resources needed to successfully learn the industry and position interns to be considered for full-time employment within the industry, post-graduation. To learn more or apply, visit www.

PRONGHORN.co/careers. Read more…

Metlife’s Merrilee Matchett Joins INROADS’ National Board of Directors

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etLife Executive Vice President and Head of Global Customer Service and Operations Merrilee Matchett has recently been appointed to INROADS Inc.’s National Board of Directors. Read more…

Bank of America Executive Angela Rivers Joins INROADS National Board Of Directors

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ngela Rivers, Senior Vice President at Bank of America, joins the INROADS National Board of Directors.

Rivers is a Consumer & Small Business Third Party Executive at Bank of America leading a team of professionals accountable for the performance and risk management of third parties to help ensure the delivery of products and services to the bank’s 66 million consumer customers. Read more…

Propel Center And BDHEA Launch Health Equity Internships

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new healthcare internship program will give 100 Black students hands-on experience and leadership skills to advance health equity in the medical workforce. The immersive paid internships will be organized by the Propel Center, a pioneering innovation and learning hub for historically Black colleges and universities; the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA), a consortium of senior healthcare leaders focused on eradicating health disparities that threaten Black families; and INROADS, a nonprofit career academy for underrepresented youth. Read more…

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2022 Benefit Gala Award Recipients Entrepreneur of the Year Award

D DIA SIMMS Entrepreneur & CEO Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal

CONGRESSMAN JAMES E. CLYBURN U.S. House of Representatives

ia Simms serves as the CEO of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, a new independent spirits brand that launched in November 2020. Simms leads Lobos 1707 alongside Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio with early backing by sports and cultural icon LeBron James.

Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal is named after the Spanish word lobos, meaning “wolves,” and dedicated to celebrating the strength of the pack.

Simms brings an impressive track record of building successful brands, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit and deep expertise in the spirits industry to Lobos 1707.

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ames E. Clyburn is the Majority Whip and the third-ranking Democrat in the United States House of Representatives. He previously served in the post from 2007 to 2011 and served as Assistant Democratic Leader from 2011 to 2019.

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artin Cabrera is the CEO and Founder of Cabrera Capital Markets (CCM) and Cabrera Capital Partners (CCP). Cabrera Capital Markets (CCM) provides global investment banking and institutional brokerage services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes financial institutions, states and municipalities, corporations, unions, foundations, and endowments. CCM has issued over $900 billion in debt and equities for municipalities and corporations domestically and internationally. CCM’s taxable fixed income and global equities trading desks are transacting over one billion dollars in securities daily.

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cott M. Mills is the Chief Executive Officer and President of BET, the nation’s leading provider of quality content from Black creators and the champion of Black content and culture worldwide. He reports directly to President and CEO of Paramount Global Bob Bakish, and Chairman and CEO of Showtime Networks David Nevins.

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outhern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Southern Company is known for excellent customer service, high reliability, and affordable prices below the national average. We are committed to supporting and improving our communities and the environment at the local level and beyond, while conducting business with honesty, integrity, and fairness. Through industry-leading innovation and a commitment to a net zero future, we are delivering sustainable and resilient energy solutions that help drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world.

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J JONATHAN CAPEHART Associate Editor Washington Post & Anchor The Sunday Show on MSNBC

onathan Capehart is a Pulitzer Prize-winning Associate Editor of The Washington Post. Since 2007, he has been an opinion writer and member of The Post’s editorial board. He hosts a weekly Opinions podcast “Capehart” (formerly named “Cape Up”) and the weekly Washington Post Live show “First Look,” which is also streamed on “The Choice MSNBC” on Comcast’s Peacock streaming service.

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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

JULY 28 - 30, 2022

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ANNUAL INROADS GOLF TOURNAMENT

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Alumni

Spotlight

JOSEPH HARLAND II INROADS | Atlanta | Class of 1994

“Not only did INROADS give me the opportunity to earn my first corporate internship which helped jump-start my career in finance, but it also instilled in me the importance of corporate stewardship.”

- Joseph Harland, II

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ecognized as a trusted commercial real estate advisor in Atlanta, Georgia, Joseph Harland has led a very successful 20+ year career in the financial and real estate sectors. His unique approach to the investment sales process in real estate has directly involved him in sale and lease transactions valued in excess of $200 million.

Joseph holds an MBA in Finance from Clark Atlanta University and is the founding President, Principal,

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and Qualifying Broker for À la Carte Investments, LLC., an Atlanta-based private equity, investment, and commercial real estate advisory firm.

His investment firm is also a Certified Minority Business Enterprise. Joseph’s prior experience includes working as an Investment Sales Broker with Ackerman & Co. where he specialized in the acquisition, disposition, and saleleaseback of commercial investment properties as well as working as an Associate Broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers.

Alumni Spotlight

IRVING ROMAN, JR. INROADS | Class of 1992

“I support INROADS because the organization helped me learn how to write a resume, interview, prepare and present publicly, and how to be a professional in business. I would not be where I am in my career without INROADS getting me started on this path. I want to help others get prepared for their journeys.”

- Joseph Harland, II

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rving Roman Jr. has been making waves as a technology consultant across various industries for more than 25 years. Though he has served in many roles, he specializes in business process management and business rules engine design, development, and delivery in the financial, healthcare, and governmental sectors.

A graduate of Boston University and later Kennesaw State University, Roman began his career as a technical analyst at Merrill Lynch where he participated in the company’s six-month training program focusing on the technical and functional domains of financial instruments and systems.

Using the knowledge and experience he gained through Merrill Lynch’s program, Roman served in various consulting roles at Pegasystems, Inc. and Agora Group Inc. where he managed the delivery and account radiation of engagements in several industries, including

Government, Financial Services, and Insurance.

His past work experience includes being promoted to Executive Director of Global Services at Agora Group where he helped initiate and owned technical delivery of the Public Sector portfolio with accounts in Federal Government agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture. Roman also worked for Virtusa as the Senior Director of Emerging Business Segment where he was the designated Practice Leader in the Digital Process Automation (DPA) organization within the Emerging Business Portfolio.

He now serves as the Senior Manager at EY in Atlanta.

His role involves serving as a Practice Leader of Pega Practice supporting the Government Public Sector (GPS) segment. He also works part time as an Adjunct Professor in the College of Computing and Software Engineering at his alma mater, Kennesaw State.

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FSI PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT What is FSI? Financial Services Institute is a 10-week immersive training program held in the spring, focused on building financial industry competencies among self-identified Black and Hispanic college sophomores across the country.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY • • • •

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College sophomore 2.8 Cumulative GPA ANY MAJOR Interested in careers in the Financial Services Industry

PROGRAM BENEFITS • • • • • • •

Financial Services Training Early Internship Identification Mentorship Resume Building Interview Preparation Professional Development You are an INROADS Candidate

ADIYA SHORTS INROADS FSI Program Participant | Georgia State University

“My experience at FSI has expanded my knowledge in my professional career and personal growth. FSI works with students to become the best versions of themselves and has prepared me for the future. I would recommend this program to all students.”

FELICIA IRAWAN INROADS FSI Program Participant | University of California, Berkeley

“FSI opened a lot of doors for me. I was able to take a closer look into the different divisions at JPMorgan Chase and the overall picture of the financial service industry. My experience in FSI prepared me well for the superday and made me more confident in career searching. I can’t thank my FSI mentor and INROADS enough for the support.”

JUSTIN PINNIX INROADS FSI Program Participant | Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University FAMU

“I’m extremely humbled to accept an offer to join JPMC as a Global Finance & Business Management Intern for summer 2022 in NYC. Big shoutout to INROADS and Stefanie Small for giving me this opportunity through the INROADS Financial Services Institute (FSI) program.”

DAVID PREISER Co-President | Houlihan Lokey

“We are deeply committed to having an impact in the lives of young people of diverse backgrounds seeking to prepare for and build careers in our industry. In doing so, we strive also to position Houlihan Lokey as a positive force for change in the financial services industry.”

APPLY NOW For more information, visit INROADS.org/fsi Stefanie Small | Sr. Program Manager | FSI@INROADS.org | 314.334.8740

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Our INROADS Alumni are doing great things! We want to highlight you in the next issue of The Intelligence magazine!

Inspire the next generation with your story!

Contact Devin White at dwhite@INROADS.org to be featured!

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Did you know?

Father Carr quit his executive-level corporate day job to begin INROADS.

INROADS is an international organization with over 28 offices serving nearly 2,000 Interns at over 200 companies.

INROADS offers programs for high school, college, and postgraduates to help them find success in their careers.

30,000 INROADS internship participants graduated into fulltime positions.

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Alumni Chapter Directory

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CHICAGO CHAPTER

DALLAS CHAPTER

HOUSTON CHAPTER

JUSTIN COTTRELL

CHRISTOPHER PLUMLEE

PERCILL GRIFFIN

Senior Management Consultant at KPMG

CEO/President at Catholic Charities, Fort Worth

Regulatory Audit Coordinator at Shell Exploration & Production

chicagoalumni@INROADS.org

dallasalumni@INROADS.org

houstonalumni@INROADS.org

DC, MARYLAND, VIRGINIA CHAPTER

BOSTON CHAPTER

JOSETTE TOWLES

KHALID UMAR

CHARLOTTE CHAPTER

THESHA WOODLEY

Head of Digital Business Transformation at BITHGROUP Technologies

Senior Program Manager at BAE Systems

Director of Alumni Engagement at Winston-Salem State University

midatlanticalumni@INROADS.org

bostonalumni@INROADS.org

charlottealumni@INROADS.org

CONNECT WITH ALUMNI BY JOINING A LOCAL ALUMNI CHAPTER Can’t find your city listed? Contact the NATIONAL OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS to find out how to help launch a chapter near you. alumnirelations@INROADS.org | INROADS.org.

404-480-3937

RALEIGH, DURHAM, CHAPEL HILL CHAPTER

ORLANDO CHAPTER

TAMPA CHAPTER

NIKKI GASKIN-CAPEHART

JHONNY DIAZ

Senior Coach, The NGC Team Network of Gifted Consultants

Portfolio Consultant at Siemens

tampaalumni@INROADS.org

orlandoalumni@INROADS.org

DEWARREN LANGLEY Principal Consultant & Chief Strategist at Solutions Consulting Services

nctrianglealumni@INROADS.org

WISCONSIN CHAPTER

NEW YORK CHAPTER

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER

ATLANTA CHAPTER

DALE GILLIAM

BENJAMIN LIOUE

YUVI SINGH

IRVING ROMAN, JR.

President at GBG Insurance Agency

Audit Manager at The Clearing House

Data Scientist at Slalom Consulting

Senior Manager at EY

wisconsinalumni@INROADS.org

nycalumni@INROADS.org

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Volunteer Opportunities THE MISSION OF INROADS IS TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND CREATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT IDENTIFY, ACCELERATE AND ELEVATE UNDERREPRESENTED TALENT THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS. Please click here to complete the volunteer registration form to officially opt-in to support area(s) of interest. Volunteers will be contacted based on need.

Questions – email alumnirelations@INROADS.org

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW and/or CASE STUDY INTERVIEW WORKSHOPS Conduct 1-hour training sessions on how to successfully execute/implement effective techniques around Technical and/or Case Study style interviews.

VIDEO MOCK INTERVIEW REVIEWS Review video mock interviews submitted by INROADS candidates and complete evaluation form using rating system and provide feedback (training provided).

RESUME REVIEWS Review candidate resumes against INROADS template and suggest edits. Engage directly with candidates assigned by INROADS Talent Management Team (training provided).

ASK INROADS LIVE (AIL) Facilitate student-centric topic to the general INROADS candidate pool to increase student engagement. Topics are open and should be in the realm of professional leadership/career development. AIL occurs Friday from 3:00 – 5:00pm EDT. 50

Please click here to complete the volunteer registration form to officially opt-in to support area(s) of interest.

STUDENT SUCCESS WEBINAR SERIES Facilitate student-centric topic to the INROADS candidate pool based on year in school.

This series has various dates/times and can be scheduled based on facilitator availability.

MENTOR MATCHING PROGRAM Provide guidance to INROADS candidates based on career interest and/or area of expertise. Ex: If you are a Marketing professional, we will direct marketing candidates seeking career advice to you as a resource for guidance.

COORDINATE GIVING CAMPAIGN Coordinate a recurring or one-time giving campaign within your organization to help support operations (can include non-Alumni).

IN-KIND MARKETING SUPPORT Design professional artwork and/or graphics that INROADS can use on social media platforms and for distribution involving various initiatives and campaigns.

PROJECT-BASED VOLUNTEERS Participate in project-based initiatives and activities that require support. Ex: Virtual Career Expo Committee, Force For Good Committee, etc.

RECRUITING Support recruiting activities and events where needed. You can also introduce connections to professional groups, student organizations and/or campus contacts with Colleges/Universities to help recruiting objectives (training provided).

INTERN TRAINING FACILITATOR Support intern-related training activities and events between the months of May – July. Topic, material, date and time provided (training provided).

EVENT SPEAKER Feature as a keynote, motivational and/or inspirational speaker at INROADS events and/or intern-related activities/events and engagements.

NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE COORDINATOR Lead coordination of volunteer activity for interns and/or provide volunteer opportunities for interns to gain their 24 volunteer hours.

JOIN INROADS ALUMNI CHAPTER Join local alumni chapter and get involved in local initiatives.

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