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A Fireside Chat with Daryl A. Graham, SVP, HBCU & Engagement, Strada Education Foundation  

December 7, 2023 | Format: Online | Program Type: Fireside Chat

Visionary Leadership. Transformative Outcomes. 

We are thrilled to welcome Daryl A. Graham, SVP HBCU and Engagement, Strada Education Foundation, to share his vision and roadmap for furthering purposeful connections between education and the workforce at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). In his tenure, Graham has been at the forefront of developing initiatives at Strada that preserve, highlight, and advance HBCUs' transformative economic, social, educational, and cultural influence – namely his work forging connections between prominent employers and future generations of graduates. His leadership builds upon the storied reputation of excellence and optimal student outcomes that HBCUs offer and aligns with Strada’s commitment to supporting the unique headwinds these institutions have faced and will face in the years to come.

In this intimate conversation with Mentor Collective's Chief Product Officer, we’re looking forward to hearing Daryl’s perspective on how pathways to economic mobility are being fortified through long-term alumni and workforce collaborations and how Strada’s monumental $25 million grant awarded to 28 HBCUs is part of a larger commitment to ensuring students have the tools and opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

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The Strada HBCU Initiative



By attending this event, you will: 

  • Learn how the Strada HBCU Initiative has leveraged insights from 50 HBCU partners to drive degree attainment and economic mobility

  • Understand the student success scaffolding of HBCUs that enable positive student outcomes and long-term relationships with alumni and community members

  • Learn how student sense of belonging, retention and career readiness can be influenced and supported by inserting meaningful connections along the student journey

Register to secure your spot at this must-attend event.

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