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Bridget Baggett

Director of Career Network

Bridget Baggett is a highly accomplished senior talent acquisition and diversity professional with over a decade of experience developing successful recruiting and workforce strategies. She specializes in building diverse talent pipelines, partnering with hiring managers, and implementing efficient sourcing and screening processes.

Talent Acquisition Expertise

In addition to her recruiting skills, Bridget is an experienced workforce strategist. She has extensive experience in career and workforce forecasting, talent management, data analysis, and succession planning.

Professional Development Advocate

Bridget leads workshops and seminars to empower individuals in their job search, career transitions, and professional growth. Her mentorship and leadership have made her a sought-after speaker in the field of workforce development.

Kamelah Muhammad

Director of Community Affairs

Kamelah Muhammad, a Chicago native, earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Florida A&M University and an MBA from the University of Georgia.

Social Responsibility Leadership

Kamelah currently manages social responsibility initiatives for the NBA and WNBA, overseeing team engagement, activations for NBA Cares, and social justice programs. She also produced the first-ever NBA HBCU Classic and previously served as director of partnership marketing for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, collaborating with brands including Moet Hennessy.

Recognized Achievements

In 2023, Kamelah was inducted into FAMU’s inaugural 40 Under 40 class and received the NextGen Leadership Award from the National Black MBA Association (Atlanta Chapter). She was named a “Who’s Who in Black Atlanta” in 2017.

Community Engagement

Kamelah holds leadership roles with the National Black MBA Association (ATL), Friends of FAM, the Power of Girls, and her nonprofit, Sisterhood of the Traveling Heart. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a real estate investor.

National Black MBA Association® Atlanta Chapter

Keith Moten

Director of Economic Development

With nearly 20 years as a business law and trusts & estates attorney, Keith Moten brings deep legal and financial expertise to economic empowerment for Black professionals and entrepreneurs. A former Series 7 Registered Representative, he understands wealth preservation and financial planning.

Legal & Financial Expertise

Keith advises entrepreneurs, business owners, and high net-worth individuals on wealth growth, business structuring, succession planning, and asset protection.

Entrepreneurship Advocate

Through the NBMBAA, Keith fosters economic development by connecting professionals with capital, financial education, and business opportunities.

Academic & Mentorship Background

Keith holds a law degree from Southwestern University School of Law and a bachelor’s from UC Berkeley. He actively engages in mentorship and professional development initiatives for Atlanta’s Black business community.

Demetrius Isom

Director of Information Technology

Demetrius Isom is an IT leader with over 20 years of experience in program management, process improvement, and technology strategy across FinTech and hospitality industries. He has led transformative technology initiatives and established robust Project Management Offices (PMOs).

Technology Leadership

Demetrius has served on the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Young Professionals Board and is the current Director of Technology for the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association.

Professional Engagement

A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Demetrius is passionate about using technology to empower organizations and foster innovation.

Chantelle White

Director of Leaders of Tomorrow

Chantelle White is a Principal and customer success manager at Deltek, driving adoption of ERP solutions for project-based businesses. She works with executives across multiple industries, including aerospace, defense, construction, accounting, engineering, and government contracting.

Corporate Leadership

With over 20 years of experience, Chantelle has led brand development, marketing, and technology initiatives. She holds an MBA in Marketing & Small Business Management and has completed executive programs at McKinsey & Company and Wharton.

Mentorship & Community

As director of the Leaders of Tomorrow® (LOT) program, Chantelle mentors future business leaders. She also actively supports the Junior League of Gwinnett & North Fulton.

Commitment to Impact

Chantelle’s dedication to leadership, learning, and service fuels her influence in corporate and nonprofit sectors.

Connect with Chantelle: www.linkedin.com/in/chantellewhite

Stefanie Small

Director of Programs

Mel Tobias has over 20 years of experience leading teams and advancing professional development. She currently manages remote Epic application technology teams for Trinity Health, a major not-for-profit healthcare system.

Healthcare Leadership

Mel has extensive experience in healthcare operations and is a committed servant leader. She volunteers with Year Up Atlanta and TechBridge, mentoring on resumes, cover letters, and project management.

Education & Credentials

She holds an MBA in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech, a B.S. in Social Work from SUNY Buffalo State College, and certifications from HFMA, Epic Systems, and PMI.

Personal Life

Mel is the proud mother of two children, Mike and Chanel, and resides in Atlanta, GA.

Tamara McLaurin

Director of Membership

Tanya Burke is the owner of Caterpillar Consulting LLC, a certified Minority Business Enterprise specializing in training, instructional design, and quality assurance. She brings leadership, technical knowledge, and a “people first” approach to every initiative.

Philanthropy & Mentorship

Tanya founded The Charles & Tanya Burke Foundation, supporting minority youth through mentorship, education, and transformative opportunities.

CHRISTINA MCCASKILL

Director of Finance

Michael Taylor drives donor engagement and helps new donors achieve community impact goals with the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. He previously served as site director at CEO Atlanta, the largest reentry employer in the U.S.

Career Background

Michael also worked as a program manager at Jobrise, focusing on recruitment, stakeholder relations, and business development for reentry employment.

Education & Personal Life

A Morehouse College graduate in political science and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Michael lives in Decatur and enjoys mentoring young leaders.

Cameron Hawkins, Esq.

Director of Legal Affairs

Cameron Hawkins, Esq.

Pamela Hill

Director of Student Affairs

Horace Mackey is a business and technology professional with an MBA from Georgia Tech and a Morehouse College alumnus (2003). He has lived in Atlanta for 17 years and has an 18-year-old daughter at Spelman College.

Professional Experience

Horace is Managing Director of AI and Modern Workplace at Microsoft, contributing to innovation and growth for eight of the past ten years.

Community & Chapter Engagement

Horace previously served as director of student affairs for the Atlanta NBMBA chapter and is committed to mentoring future leaders.

CHRISTIE PRATER

Director of Special Events

Leslie Espy

JANET SCOTT

Director of Government Affairs

Nick Evans