LEADERSHIP
ANYIAH CHAMBERS
Program DirectorÂ
Anyiah Chambers, a Milwaukee, WI native and proud Kentucky State University alum, is the Program Director at the HBCU National Center. Joining the team in 2022, she leverages her experiences from the inaugural cohort to passionately break barriers and create opportunities for fellow HBCU students in Washington, DC. Anyiah’s commitment goes beyond her role, embodying the center’s mission to provide transformative experiences for every student. As Program Director, she plays a pivotal role in shaping initiatives that support HBCU students in their pursuit of impactful internships, ensuring they thrive in the influential landscape of Washington, DC.
MYA SCHOFIELD
Recruitment and Communications Coordinator
Mya Schofield is an alumna of Benedict College. Currently, Mya works for the HBCU National Center as a HBCU Recruiter & Communications Coordinator. While also pursuit her MBA degree at the University of Arizona. In 2024, Mya will be attending the University of South Carolina School of Law.
HBCU NATIONAL CENTER ADVISORY PARTNERS
LAKEITHA ANDERSON
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Policy Director
KEMAL ATKINS
Delaware State University alumnus
Educational Leadership
HAYLEY DASHIELL
HBCU National Center
Former Coordinator
MARIE DENNIS
Clark Atlanta Alum
First Director of the Center
LANGSTON EMERSON
CBCF and Howard alumnus
Partner at Mindset
LISA MATTHEWS
Press Club Journalism Institute
Former National President
MAUREEN HOYLER
Council for Opportunity in Education
President
KIMBERLY ROSS
American Council of Life Insurers
VP Federal Relations
DR. DIETRA TRENT
White House Initiative on HBCUS
Executive Director
LEONARD WASHINGTON
Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program
COO
DAYNA KENT
Graduate of Edward Waters University
VP of Membership for the National Alumni Council of UNCF
ED FREEL
Longtime Advocate of Experiential Education
Senior Fellow
EMILY SPAIN
Advocate For Next-generation Leadership
BILL BROYDRICK
Broydrick & Associates
RANDY BROZ
Angerholzer Broz Consulting
DOUG GREENE
Sandy Spring Bank