Christina Brooks
Christina Brooks Senior Director of Community Initiatives: Christina Brooks oversees the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to align and enhance the region’s workforce system as well as the development of barrier-breaking projects serving underrepresented and under-resourced populations. Additionally, she oversees the internal fund development process to include federal, state and regional grants as well as private sponsorships from industry and individuals. Previously, she was the Student Employment Coordinator at Old Dominion University, served as a Crisis Counselor for the YWCA and as a Volunteer Recruiter/Trainer for the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem program. Christina has a MSEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University and a BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Asheville. Christina serves on numerous boards and advisory committees throughout the region in strategic planning and grantmaking roles. Christina resides in Suffolk with her husband of 17 years, William White, and their feline companions Kimicat and Hilda Von Hissypants.
Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck Suffolk School Board at Nansemond Borough
Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck Suffolk School Board at Nansemond Borough Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck is an avid researcher, national and international presenter, and author/editor. She has presented and/or published on topics such as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, child poverty, public policy, teaching remedial reading, bilingual education, education policy and politics, and the politics of collegiate sports in America. At Virginia State University (VSU), Dr. Brooks-Buck chaired 17 dissertation committees, served on the VSU Internal Review Board for three years, the Curriculum and Academic Issues Committee for five years, and the VSU Tenure and Promotion Committee. She is an active member of the American Educational Research Association and has presented research or served as a discussant/chair at annual meetings for the past 25 years. Additionally, she serves as a reviewer for the SAGE Publication journal, Education and Urban Society, and manages her own educational consulting company.
Dr. Tee Bunch-Boney Supervisor of Planning, Policy & Research at Chesapeake Public Schools
Dr. Tee Bunch-Boney Supervisor of Planning, Policy & Research at Chesapeake Public Schools Dr. Tee Bunch-Boney is the Supervisor of Planning, Policy, and Research for Chesapeake Public Schools. With an Ed.D. in Advanced Educational Leadership and over 20 years of experience in education, Dr. Bunch-Boney is a passionate advocate for inclusive education and lifelong learning. Her extensive background includes serving as an Assistant Principal overseeing special education programs, where she honed her skills in leadership, policy development, and strategic planning.
Carlos Clanton Public Speaker, Director, and Volunteer in Norfolk, Virginia of Friends Portsmouth Juvenile Court
Carlos Clanton Public Speaker, Director, and Volunteer in Norfolk, Virginia of Friends Portsmouth Juvenile Court Carlos J. Clanton has made notable contributions in various leadership roles, prominently serving as the 9th President of the National Urban League Young Professionals from 2015 to 2019. His leadership journey includes a prior role as Policies & Procedures Chair for NULYP (2013-15) and a term as president of the award-winning Urban League of Hampton Roads Young Professionals. In 2018, Clanton was elected to the Norfolk City School Board as the Ward 3 member, a position he held with distinction as both Chair and Vice Chair, securing re-election for a second term in 2022.
Fallon Graham Director of Planning, Policy & Research FOIA Officer at Chesapeake Public Schools
Fallon Graham Director of Planning, Policy & Research FOIA Officer at Chesapeake Public Schools Fallon Graham is the Director of Planning, Policy & Research for Chesapeake Public Schools. In this role, she facilitates strategic planning, writes and revises district policy, establishes relationships with local and state legislators, and conducts research and program evaluation. Additionally, she serves as the Freedom of Information Officer and offers guidance on matters related to the Family Educational and Right to Privacy Act. Fallon Graham plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape, ensuring that policies and strategies align with Chesapeake Public Schools' mission to inspire, engage, and empower all learners to achieve their highest potential.
Art Hall Vice President, Workforce Solutions at Tidewater Community College
Art Hall Vice President, Workforce Solutions at Tidewater Community College Art Hall, born in Hempstead, Texas, and raised in Lubbock, now resides in San Antonio with his wife, Stephanie, and their daughter, Londyn. Stephanie is a Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Valero Energy Corporation, and Londyn is a sophomore at Spelman College, the top HBCU in the US. Art is an attorney, investor, investment banker, and college administrator. In March 2024, he joined Tidewater Community College (TCC) in Norfolk, Virginia, as Vice President for Workforce Solutions. TCC is the second largest community college in Virginia, where Art oversees reskilling and upskilling programs, customized industry training, and professional and industry licensure and certification programs.
Rodney Jordan Member at Norfolk City School Board Mr. Jordan is a Digital Inclusion Visionary and Technology Consultant, serving as the Chief Community Engagement Officer for McKinley-Megginson Group and Director of its McKinley Megginson MELANET Center for Digital Inclusion. With a dedication to community and education, Rodney Jordan has been a member of the Norfolk City (Virginia) School Board since 2012, holding the positions of Board Chair from 2015 to 2018 and Vice Chair from 2020 to 2021.
Latitia McCane Director of Education at The Apprentice School at Newport News
Latitia McCane Director of Education at The Apprentice School at Newport News Dr. Latitia D. McCane is director of Education for The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding, located in Newport News, Virginia. Named to this position in 2018, she is responsible for overall leadership, vision and strategic direction of craft training, academic delivery, student services, accreditation and recruitment for a student body of 800 in addition to staff and faculty.
Cheryl Poe Executive Director of Advocating 4 Kids Inc
Cheryl Poe Executive Director of Advocating 4 Kids Inc Cheryl Poe is the passionate and dedicated founder and Executive Director of Advocating 4
