ROSALIND BREWER, C’84

Roz Brewer is a renowned corporate executive celebrated for her visionary leadership, transformative
impact, and unwavering dedication to advancing positive change in global business. As one of the few
Black women to reach the C-suite in a Fortune 100 company, her groundbreaking career has cemented
her status as one of today’s most influential figures. Recognized among Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women
in Business” for her strategic acumen and commitment to excellence and equity, Brewer drives powerful
results across corporate, educational, and cultural initiatives.

Judge Mayblean Ephriam

Judge Mablean’s self-titled TV court show “Justice with Judge Mablean” is in its eighth season. An Entertainment Studios Production the hearings broadcast in syndication Monday thru Friday in all major media markets covering a range of real life issues and with real legal solutions. Before portraying a judge in Tyler Perry productions, Judge Mablean served as a Prosecutor for the City of Los Angeles and in private practice as a criminal defense and family law attorney, in addition to her seven seasons on FOX’s hit “Divorce Court” Judge Mablean has been involved in the day to day operation of her 501 © (3) non-profit, the Mablean Ephriam Foundation, whose mission is to strengthen families, educate minds, financially empower the residents of the impoverished communities of Los Angeles County. 

Ashley Jackson, C’2020

Jackson  best known for her role in Netflix’s “BEATS,” is an actress, screenwriter, and producer whose production company champions gender equality, education, and civil rights. A Spelman College graduate and former Disney Apprentice now pursuing her Master’s at USC’s Peter Stark Producing Program, she serves as an Ambassador for multiple organizations, including the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. Through her roles as Head of Gen-Z Engagement for Black Women in Entertainment for Kamala (BWIE4Kamala), DNC Creator, and founder of the “PUSH The Next Generation” podcast and non-profit, she continues to empower the next generation of leaders while breaking new ground in entertainment.

Dr.Carliss Richardson-McGhee

A trailblazing advocate for equitable and inclusive educational opportunities for African American students. For Dr. McGhee, making a difference is not merely an aspiration but a steadfast commitment. Beginning her career as a Head Start preschool teacher, she recognized early on that fostering growth and development in children requires a holistic approach that addresses all aspects of their lives. Her dedication to this principle is unwavering.

Dr. McGhee’developed a program that encouraged parents to read the same books as their children, fostering active dialogue and strengthening familial bonds through shared learning experiences. Her influence extends further as the author of seven children’s books and the curator of extensive multicultural literature collections for school libraries. She firmly believes that cultural literacy is key to thriving in the global community of the 21st century and that multicultural pedagogy is essential in today’s diverse world.