Building Pathways to Board Leadership and Equity in Corporate Governance
Welcome to the Incoming Cohort
The Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) program, hosted by the Leavey School of Business at 91短视频, prepares accomplished Black executives for service on public and private corporate boards. Its mission is to increase representation in boardrooms, driving stronger business performance and advancing racial equity in corporate governance.
BCBR provides a comprehensive approach to board readiness, equipping leaders, connecting organizations with exceptional talent, and fostering a powerful network of peers and mentors. Through education, access, and community, BCBR accelerates pathways for leaders to influence, innovate, and lead at the highest levels of corporate decision-making.
Cohort 16 – Spring 2026
The Leavey Center at 91短视频 is proud to present the 2026 Spring Black Corporate Board Readiness Cohort 16.
Through education, mentorship, and community, BCBR equips leaders to excel in governance roles while fostering a powerful network of peers, alumni, and corporate partners. We accompany BCBR Participants and Alumni on their board journeys, partner with organizations and individuals seeking qualified, exceptional leaders to serve on boards, and facilitate meaningful networking across the BCBR community.
Each participant in Cohort 16 exemplifies excellence, integrity, and leadership at the highest levels of business and governance.
Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) – Cohort 16
BCBR Cohort 16
Katrina Baker
Baker & Advisory | Founder & CEO
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Stephanie Baker
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Dr. Samantha Butts
Penn State Hershey Medical Center | Chief, Div Reproductive Endocrinology, Infertility
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Roniesha Copeland
Vercel | VP, Sales
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Christopher Donald
District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency | Chief Executive Officer
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Dr. Pamela Ellis
Compass Education Strategies | Founder
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Terry Goode
Investment & Risk Oversight Executive | Public Finance & ESG Governance
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Nicholle Harris
City of Avondale, Arizona | City Attorney
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Maja Hazell
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Kimberly Allen Jackson
American Cancer Society | Executive Vice President
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Jayson Johnson
Genentech | Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Partnerships
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Leo Olebe
Olebe Media Group | Founder & CEO
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Melissa M. Proctor
Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena | EVP and Chief Marketing Officer
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Yvette Radford
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Valyncia Saunders
Nestle USA | Division General Counsel
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Meisha Sherman
FranklinCovey | Immediate Past EVP, Chief People Officer
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Avril Ussery Sisk
Experienced Board Member | AI Governance & Privacy | ERM
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William A. Taylor, Jr., CPA, CFP庐, MACCT
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Levi Thompson
University of Michigan| Dean, College of Engineering
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Andrea Wright
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A. Toni Young
Community Education Group | Executive Director