Aaron Brown
Immediate Past Regional Teen Foundation Chair
Cornell University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Since graduating out of the Jack & Jill Family, Aaron has focused on academics at Cornell University with the intent to double major in Psychology and Sociology and minor in Spanish. Furthermore, he was accepted into BlackGen Capital, the only hedge fund organization on campus run entirely by under-represented minorities. This organization aims to educate minorities so that we will be qualified to work within the finance sector and counteract the barriers of entry we face in this industry. Additionally, BlackGen Capital maintains firm values in philanthropy and community service. Consequently, Aaron plans to pursue leadership positions within this organization among others, such as Black Students United and community service organizations. Aaron is a J&J graduate of the Western Cook County Chapter.
Immediate Past Regional Teen Foundation Chair
Cornell University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Since graduating out of the Jack & Jill Family, Aaron has focused on academics at Cornell University with the intent to double major in Psychology and Sociology and minor in Spanish. Furthermore, he was accepted into BlackGen Capital, the only hedge fund organization on campus run entirely by under-represented minorities. This organization aims to educate minorities so that we will be qualified to work within the finance sector and counteract the barriers of entry we face in this industry. Additionally, BlackGen Capital maintains firm values in philanthropy and community service. Consequently, Aaron plans to pursue leadership positions within this organization among others, such as Black Students United and community service organizations. Aaron is a J&J graduate of the Western Cook County Chapter.
Kendall Beache
Past Regional Teen President
Stanford University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Kendall Beache is a Senior majoring in Computer Science (CS) at Stanford University. Since her arrival on campus, Kendall has continuously made a great impact on increasing STEM opportunities for Black pre-collegiate and undergraduate students within the San Francisco Bay Area. As President of Black in Computer Science at Stanford and former President of Black Youth Teams Engineering Success (BYTES), Kendall has secured funding and mentors for student research projects, implemented tutoring programs for intro CS classes, and hosted technical workshops in 3D printing, VR programming, robotics, and much more! When she is not in class or teaching other students, you can catch her on the field as a Stanford University Cheerleader. Kendall has truly enjoyed her time in undergrad and plans on continuing her education at Stanford to receive a Master's in Computer Science and her MBA.
Past Regional Teen President
Stanford University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Kendall Beache is a Senior majoring in Computer Science (CS) at Stanford University. Since her arrival on campus, Kendall has continuously made a great impact on increasing STEM opportunities for Black pre-collegiate and undergraduate students within the San Francisco Bay Area. As President of Black in Computer Science at Stanford and former President of Black Youth Teams Engineering Success (BYTES), Kendall has secured funding and mentors for student research projects, implemented tutoring programs for intro CS classes, and hosted technical workshops in 3D printing, VR programming, robotics, and much more! When she is not in class or teaching other students, you can catch her on the field as a Stanford University Cheerleader. Kendall has truly enjoyed her time in undergrad and plans on continuing her education at Stanford to receive a Master's in Computer Science and her MBA.
Edward Cotton, V
Immediate Past Regional Teen President
Tuskegee University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Edward Cotton, V is a freshman, biology major at the illustrious Tuskegee University. He is a Merit Scholar and is involved in the Underclassmen Leadership Academy, Minority Association of Pre-Health Students, Freshman Royal Court, and the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation on campus. Edward’s passions include giving back to the community through community service, networking, and connecting with his peers. Edward is a J&J alum of the Ypsilanti Chapter.
Immediate Past Regional Teen President
Tuskegee University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Edward Cotton, V is a freshman, biology major at the illustrious Tuskegee University. He is a Merit Scholar and is involved in the Underclassmen Leadership Academy, Minority Association of Pre-Health Students, Freshman Royal Court, and the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation on campus. Edward’s passions include giving back to the community through community service, networking, and connecting with his peers. Edward is a J&J alum of the Ypsilanti Chapter.
Noah Laramore
Immediate Past Regional Teen Vice President
DePaul University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Since graduating out of Jack and Jill in May 2020, Noah has started school at DePaul University where he is studying animation with a minor in marketing. Noah is also a member of Depaul's EDGE program which is a scholarship program that takes first year students and places them within different offices within the school. He is on the OMSS (Office of Multicultural Student Success) team. When he is not working on his studies, you will find him working on his Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/NoahLaramore) page to showcase his art. Noah also got to vote in his first election recently.
Immediate Past Regional Teen Vice President
DePaul University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Since graduating out of Jack and Jill in May 2020, Noah has started school at DePaul University where he is studying animation with a minor in marketing. Noah is also a member of Depaul's EDGE program which is a scholarship program that takes first year students and places them within different offices within the school. He is on the OMSS (Office of Multicultural Student Success) team. When he is not working on his studies, you will find him working on his Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/NoahLaramore) page to showcase his art. Noah also got to vote in his first election recently.
Candace Johnson
Past Regional Teen President
Bates College
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Candace is a junior at Bates College in Lewiston, ME, where she is pursuing a major in Public Health with a minor in Education and a concentration in African Studies. At Bates, Candace is part of the Bonner Program for Community Service, she also served as a junior residential advisor and assists teachers in Lewiston Public Schools. Candace is a J&J alum of the North Shore Chapter.
Past Regional Teen President
Bates College
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Candace is a junior at Bates College in Lewiston, ME, where she is pursuing a major in Public Health with a minor in Education and a concentration in African Studies. At Bates, Candace is part of the Bonner Program for Community Service, she also served as a junior residential advisor and assists teachers in Lewiston Public Schools. Candace is a J&J alum of the North Shore Chapter.
Kira Jones
Past Regional Teen Foundation Chair
The Ohio State University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Kira Jones is a sophomore at The Ohio State University majoring in Environmental Policy on a pre-law track. Since serving as the Midwest Regional Teen Foundation chair, she has worked with multiple organizations to increase student engagement in local politics, promote social justice on campus, advocate for environmentally sustainable policies, and contribute to the empowerment of women across the state of Ohio. Kira is a Morrill Scholar and provides mentorship as an MSP student leader. She is a member of the Undergraduate Student Government and is the elected senatorial representative for the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences. Kira is an intern for the Ohio Women’s Alliance, a consultant for the Gen Z marketing agency JUV, a volunteer for the Michigan Democratic Party, promotes menstrual equity as a member of Period at OSU, and is an active member of Ohio State’s Black Student Association. Kira has also been featured in the New York Times to discuss her work as a student activist and the importance of young Black women running for political offices. Kir is a J&J alum of the Ysiplanti Chapter.
Past Regional Teen Foundation Chair
The Ohio State University
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Kira Jones is a sophomore at The Ohio State University majoring in Environmental Policy on a pre-law track. Since serving as the Midwest Regional Teen Foundation chair, she has worked with multiple organizations to increase student engagement in local politics, promote social justice on campus, advocate for environmentally sustainable policies, and contribute to the empowerment of women across the state of Ohio. Kira is a Morrill Scholar and provides mentorship as an MSP student leader. She is a member of the Undergraduate Student Government and is the elected senatorial representative for the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences. Kira is an intern for the Ohio Women’s Alliance, a consultant for the Gen Z marketing agency JUV, a volunteer for the Michigan Democratic Party, promotes menstrual equity as a member of Period at OSU, and is an active member of Ohio State’s Black Student Association. Kira has also been featured in the New York Times to discuss her work as a student activist and the importance of young Black women running for political offices. Kir is a J&J alum of the Ysiplanti Chapter.
Kellen Love
Past Regional Teen President
Dartmouth College
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Kellen Love is a senior at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, where he studies government and French and plays football. Since graduating from the Western Cook County chapter of Jack and Jill, he has crossed the Theta Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and serves currently as the chapter president. He has studied abroad in Paris, interned with a startup geoconsulting firm in Washington, DC, was a member of Dartmouth's Ivy League Championship team in 2019, served on executive boards of Dartmouth's NPHC and Afro-American Society, worked in the French and Italian department, and interned virtually with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he will start his investment banking career in New York in July 2021.
Past Regional Teen President
Dartmouth College
Teen Leadership Academy Part 1
Kellen Love is a senior at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, where he studies government and French and plays football. Since graduating from the Western Cook County chapter of Jack and Jill, he has crossed the Theta Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and serves currently as the chapter president. He has studied abroad in Paris, interned with a startup geoconsulting firm in Washington, DC, was a member of Dartmouth's Ivy League Championship team in 2019, served on executive boards of Dartmouth's NPHC and Afro-American Society, worked in the French and Italian department, and interned virtually with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he will start his investment banking career in New York in July 2021.
Ryan Williams
Junior
Morehouse College
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Ryan graduated out of the Indianapolis Chapter in 2019. He currently attends Morehouse College where he is majoring inKinesiology . His anticipated graduation date is May 2022.
Junior
Morehouse College
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Ryan graduated out of the Indianapolis Chapter in 2019. He currently attends Morehouse College where he is majoring inKinesiology . His anticipated graduation date is May 2022.
Robert (Robbie) Vowels
Senior
University of Michigan
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Robbie graduated out of Jack & Jill in 2017 from the North Oakland Macomb (NOM) Chapter.
He is currently enrolled at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor where he is majoring in Industrial and Operations Engineering and minoring in Business. His anticipated graduation date is April 2021.
Senior
University of Michigan
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Robbie graduated out of Jack & Jill in 2017 from the North Oakland Macomb (NOM) Chapter.
He is currently enrolled at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor where he is majoring in Industrial and Operations Engineering and minoring in Business. His anticipated graduation date is April 2021.
Kennedy Hayes
Junior
Southern Methodist University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Kennedy graduated out of the North Shore Chapter in 2018. She currently attends Southern Methodist University where she is a Journalism and Public Relations major. Her anticipated graduation date is December 2021.
Junior
Southern Methodist University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Kennedy graduated out of the North Shore Chapter in 2018. She currently attends Southern Methodist University where she is a Journalism and Public Relations major. Her anticipated graduation date is December 2021.
Jada Harris
Sophomore
Stanford University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Jada graduated out of the Western Cook County Chapter in 2019. She currently attends Stanford University where she is a Communications & Economics major. Her anticipated graduation date is 2023
Sophomore
Stanford University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Jada graduated out of the Western Cook County Chapter in 2019. She currently attends Stanford University where she is a Communications & Economics major. Her anticipated graduation date is 2023
Stephen Spence
Sophomore
Howard University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Stephen graduated out of the Windy City Chapter in 2019. He was the Regional Teen President for the 2018-2019 program year. He currently attends Howard University where he is majoring in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing. His anticipated graduation date is May 2023.
Sophomore
Howard University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Stephen graduated out of the Windy City Chapter in 2019. He was the Regional Teen President for the 2018-2019 program year. He currently attends Howard University where he is majoring in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing. His anticipated graduation date is May 2023.
Jade Lockard
Alumni
Spelman College
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Jade graduated out of the Atlanta, GA Chapter in 2016. She recently graduated from Spelman College this past spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She is currently a Program Manager at Nex Cubed.
Alumni
Spelman College
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Jade graduated out of the Atlanta, GA Chapter in 2016. She recently graduated from Spelman College this past spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She is currently a Program Manager at Nex Cubed.
Alana Jackson
Junior
Northwestern University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Alana graduated out of the North Shore Chapter in 2018. She currently attends Northwestern University where she is a Cognitive Science major. Her anticipated graduation date is June 2022.
Junior
Northwestern University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Alana graduated out of the North Shore Chapter in 2018. She currently attends Northwestern University where she is a Cognitive Science major. Her anticipated graduation date is June 2022.
Avery Bolden
Sophomore
Boston University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Avery graduated out of the Windy City Chapter, in 2019. She currently attends
Boston University where she is a Political Science major. Her anticipated graduation date is Spring 2023 with a BA and MA.
Sophomore
Boston University
HBCUs vs. PWIs: Which one is best for you?
Avery graduated out of the Windy City Chapter, in 2019. She currently attends
Boston University where she is a Political Science major. Her anticipated graduation date is Spring 2023 with a BA and MA.
Dr. Taft Parsons
Health Care Services and Enterprise Physician Behavioral Health Leader
Humans
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Dr. Taft Parsons joined Humana in April 2018 as the Health Care Services and Enterprise Physician Behavioral Health Leader. He has been the Psychiatric leadership behind Humana’s integration of physical and behavioral health. Immediately prior to joining Humana, Dr. Parsons served as Chief Medical Officer at Molina Healthcare of Michigan, where he oversaw the health plan’s clinical operations. Board certified in Psychiatry, Dr. Parsons received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin. He is a proud alumnus of Morehouse College, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Taft currently resides in metro Detroit with his wife and 3 children. He enjoys soccer, art collecting and sneaking in the occasional date night with his wife.
Health Care Services and Enterprise Physician Behavioral Health Leader
Humans
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Dr. Taft Parsons joined Humana in April 2018 as the Health Care Services and Enterprise Physician Behavioral Health Leader. He has been the Psychiatric leadership behind Humana’s integration of physical and behavioral health. Immediately prior to joining Humana, Dr. Parsons served as Chief Medical Officer at Molina Healthcare of Michigan, where he oversaw the health plan’s clinical operations. Board certified in Psychiatry, Dr. Parsons received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin. He is a proud alumnus of Morehouse College, holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Taft currently resides in metro Detroit with his wife and 3 children. He enjoys soccer, art collecting and sneaking in the occasional date night with his wife.
Kip Bordelon
Founder and Director of Operations
The Picardy Group
100% Black
100% Black
100% Black
Kip Bordelon is the Founder and Director of Operations at The Picardy Group, a Chicago-based consulting company. He established the business in an effort to work closely with companies and organizations, both public and private, to promote and encourage diversity and multiculturalism. His passion for diversity was cemented more than 25 years ago when he arrived in Groton, Massachusetts on the campus of Lawrence Academy, an independent boarding school, from the South Side of Chicago.
After completing 4 years at Lawrence Academy, Mr. Bordelon returned home to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago for both undergraduate and graduate school. There, he studied civil rights, civil liberties, Constitutional Law, and politics and earned a master’s degree in public policy with an emphasis on urban economic and community development.
A self-described “unapologetic and stubborn” fan of 90’s R&B and Hip-Hop music, Mr. Bordelon is a professional basketball junkie and lives in Chicago with his 13-year-old son, Asa, who is Kip’s “heartbeat and hero.” Please join me in welcoming back to the Teen Area Workday Cluster Mr. Kip Bordelon.
Founder and Director of Operations
The Picardy Group
100% Black
100% Black
100% Black
Kip Bordelon is the Founder and Director of Operations at The Picardy Group, a Chicago-based consulting company. He established the business in an effort to work closely with companies and organizations, both public and private, to promote and encourage diversity and multiculturalism. His passion for diversity was cemented more than 25 years ago when he arrived in Groton, Massachusetts on the campus of Lawrence Academy, an independent boarding school, from the South Side of Chicago.
After completing 4 years at Lawrence Academy, Mr. Bordelon returned home to attend the University of Illinois at Chicago for both undergraduate and graduate school. There, he studied civil rights, civil liberties, Constitutional Law, and politics and earned a master’s degree in public policy with an emphasis on urban economic and community development.
A self-described “unapologetic and stubborn” fan of 90’s R&B and Hip-Hop music, Mr. Bordelon is a professional basketball junkie and lives in Chicago with his 13-year-old son, Asa, who is Kip’s “heartbeat and hero.” Please join me in welcoming back to the Teen Area Workday Cluster Mr. Kip Bordelon.
Ashley McGowan
Global Business Marketing Executive
Facebook/Instagram
Building a brand. Building a community: How to be an Influencer
Building a brand. Building a community: How to be an Influencer
Ashley McGowan is a Global Business Equity Leader and Global Business Marketing Executive with Facebook/Instagram. She has over 12 years of experience building and managing key relationships, driving organizational collaboration and developing creative solutions to complex problems. She also strategically guides 25 Global Diversity and Inclusion practitioners towards the elimination of harmful bias in the advertising industry.
Ms. McGowan will share her wisdom on ways we can create opportunities to build our personal brand through varying social media platforms. We will also learn how to support social justice issues and effective ways to take action. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Ashley McGown to our Teen Area Workday Cluster.
Global Business Marketing Executive
Facebook/Instagram
Building a brand. Building a community: How to be an Influencer
Building a brand. Building a community: How to be an Influencer
Ashley McGowan is a Global Business Equity Leader and Global Business Marketing Executive with Facebook/Instagram. She has over 12 years of experience building and managing key relationships, driving organizational collaboration and developing creative solutions to complex problems. She also strategically guides 25 Global Diversity and Inclusion practitioners towards the elimination of harmful bias in the advertising industry.
Ms. McGowan will share her wisdom on ways we can create opportunities to build our personal brand through varying social media platforms. We will also learn how to support social justice issues and effective ways to take action. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Ashley McGown to our Teen Area Workday Cluster.
Keisha Marsh
Owner
Buttaz&Wax
Natural body scrubs
Keisha Marsh is the owner of Buttaz&Wax a skincare line that curates products to moisturize and soften your skin. Ms. Marsh has been in business for the last two years and has grown her product line from just three products to over 60. She is also a preschool teacher and has been cultivating young minds for 6 years. Ms. Marsh has also written her first children’s book Ali Panali which promotes self-love and acceptance and is currently in the process of being published. Creating is always at the core of everything Ms. Marsh does. She loves using her hands and mind to create things that will be of service to others. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Marsh to the Teen Area Workday Cluster.
Owner
Buttaz&Wax
Natural body scrubs
Keisha Marsh is the owner of Buttaz&Wax a skincare line that curates products to moisturize and soften your skin. Ms. Marsh has been in business for the last two years and has grown her product line from just three products to over 60. She is also a preschool teacher and has been cultivating young minds for 6 years. Ms. Marsh has also written her first children’s book Ali Panali which promotes self-love and acceptance and is currently in the process of being published. Creating is always at the core of everything Ms. Marsh does. She loves using her hands and mind to create things that will be of service to others. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Marsh to the Teen Area Workday Cluster.