Our Team
Rick Lee
ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRMAN
Operating Partner SSC
Managing Partner ICS
Seventeen plus years of global executive leadership Fortune 100 companies, and to consultancies, developing, and leading strategic business development initiatives for company transformations, mergers and acquisitions, start-ups and critical turn arounds. Proud alumni of Bowie State, Bowie Maryland, Virginia Tech, Boston College. Six Sigma MBB Certified.
Thomasina W. Yearwood,
President/CEO
Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, Inc. TMCT
As a senior administrator and consultant with over 30 years of experience in human and financial resource development, Ms. Yearwood has demonstrated the leadership skills necessary to ensure the organization’s fiscal soundness, through strategic planning and board of director development, and has served as a member of the District of Columbia Historical Advisory Board and the District of Columbia Commission on Women. She has received an Outstanding Community Service Award from the United Negro College Fund, United Planning Organization and the Historic 12th Street Church.
Chris Brooks
STEAM Committee Chair
VP/GM AMETEK Engineered Medical Components
25 years’ experience in various corporate functional areas that have culminated in the last five years spent as an executive with P&L responsibility in the industrial products and medical device markets. Non-profit board experiences with Boys & Girls Club, American Heart Association and North Carolina A&T State University.
Emmanuel Eppie
Director of Student Programs
Author of ‘Bounceback: Encouragement For You’ A compassionate science teacher with 14 years of experience and a love for seeing students develop into their greatness.STEM Teacher at DCPS, Washington, DC. STEM Teacher at Inspiring Youth Program, DCPS Science Teacher at HD Woodson STEM SHS
Lewis Forest II
University Relation Chair
Asst Dean in Student Services, George Mason Univ.
Nearly 20 years of experience working in K-12 and higher education settings as a Professional School Counselor, Executive Director for a college access program. More recently, his work has been centered on student/professional development and organizational well-being. and as Associate Dean in student services
Wendy Smith
Organizational Development Committee Chair
Human Resources Leader & Consultant
Former Global Head of Talent Experiences at NCR Corporation, Wendy is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt that touts nearly 20 years of HR experience. She has received several external awards including Workforce Optimus, Brandon Hall Excellence Award, CLO Learning in Practice, and CandE Awards. Wendy was previously honored with the Workforce Game-Changer Award, which recognizes the next generation of innovative, dynamic leaders to watch in human resources and workplace management.
Toni Parkman
Events / Entertainment Chair
Toni is a self-motivated event planner and entertainment management professional with relevant years of related challenges and client management experiences within the entertainment industry.
Rose Lugo
Diversity & Inclusion Chair
Head of HR Lavazza North America
Accomplished HR Executive with over 15 years’ experience, serving as an HR Ambassador for Fortune 500 companies and start -ups. Her passion for people, commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership Development, makes her a genuine influencer providing her expertise to various small and mid-size companies.
Treasure Iwuoha
Marketing & Brands
T-Rise Productions LLC
Experienced, Grammy Award nominated music producer with a demonstrated history of working in the music industry. Credits: Tre Songz, Mya, jagged Edge, Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, Jadakiss, CeCe Penniston, Nicki Minaj, Cam’ron, & more.
