Professional Track

Welcome & Networking

Dr. Daniel Jean, Assistant Provost
Dr. Carolina Gonzalez, Assistant Dean

UNIV, 7th Floor

8:30 AM - 9:05 AM

Beyond Race and Color: “Thickening” the Narrative to Understand the Rest of the Story of Latinx Male Students

Dr. Milton A. Fuentes
Cristhian Bueso
Christian Smith

UNIV 1070

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Bridging the Emotional Gap

Elijah Blackwell

UNIV 1040

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Development of Educational Resilience in Black Males

Dr. Keith Bellamy

UNIV 1120 (ADP Center)

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

History in the Making: Lifting First-Gen Students Up and Building Institutional Support

Kevin Brenfo-Agyeman
John Yao

UNIV 1145 (ADP Center)

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

(Presentation Sessions 1)

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

The Black Men Rising and Latino Men Rising Coalitions in Newark

Matthew J. Brewster

UNIV 1106 (Addie Lounge)

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Vulnerability is Our Superpower

Juliana Londono

UNIV 1121 (ADP Center)

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Follow Up to Follow Through: Leveraging Your Network for Success

Francois Fils-Aime
Mario Chape

UNIV 1145 (ADP Center)

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Manifesting Your Dreams…Preparing for Tomorrow Begins Today!

Jenabu C. Williams

UNIV 1120 (ADP Center)

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Mental Health + Mindset: Unleashing Your Potential

Dr. Enmanuel Mercedes

UNIV 1040

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

(Presentation Sessions 2)

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

The Road to Degree Completion: Stories from Latino Adults’ Educational Trajectories

Jane Sanchez Swain
Chris Taite
Martin Soto

UNIV 1070

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Think of the Children! An East New York Success Story in Academic/Socio-Emotional Intervention for At-Risk Students

Tom Ng
Martin Palamore

UNIV 1143 (ADP Center)

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

Turn My Swag On: Masculinities and Intersectionality and its Influence on Black and Latinx Males in Higher Education

Dr. Jermaine J. Monk

UNIV 1121 (ADP Center)

10:50 AM - 11:30 AM

All Skinfolk Aren't Kinfolk: Going Beyond Race to Help Black and Brown Males

Dr. Reggie Walker

UNIV 1070

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Black & Blue: Uncensored Conversations with Law/Legal Professionals

Bernard Mensah
Erik Lemons
Benjamin Dzieketey
Bryon Porter

UNIV 1040

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Dine & Discuss: Fostering Student Success and Bridging Communities Through Dinner

Jonathan Harris

UNIV 1120 (ADP Center)

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Empowering Young Black Males Leadership Mentoring Program: A Catalyst for Retention, Access & Student Success

Dr. Nicole Pulliam
Dr. Vernon Smith

UNIV 1143 (ADP Center)

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

(Presentation Sessions 3)

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

Prioritizing Self Care with Your Students in Mind

Trevor Ramkissoon
Kerry Ann Henry

UNIV 1145 (ADP Center)

11:40 AM - 12:20 PM