ATLANTA, May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- PROPEL Center, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub
designed to support and advance the work of Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, announces the hiring
of executive-level leaders and key program directors.
- Michael Johnson, Chief of
Staff
- Dr. Glen Spencer, Jr., Chief
Development Officer
- Dr. Dione Simon, Chief Impact
& Programs Officer
- Ashley Sutton, Director of
Strategic Partnerships
- Darryl Perkins, Director of
Work-Based Learning
"At PROPEL, our mission-fueled work is further ignited by
incredibly talented and passionate leaders who have an unwavering
commitment to seeing our HBCUs thrive in every way imaginable,"
said PROPEL Center President Dr. Lisa
Herring. "We're united in our mission to illuminate and
uplift the undeniable talent emerging from these great institutions
and are thrilled to announce our new leaders who will enable us to
further propel career trajectories for students and enhance the
incredible work at these illustrious colleges and
universities."
Michael Johnson joins
PROPEL Center as chief of staff and will oversee the planning and
execution of all administrative and operational functions while
ensuring accountability and delivering key performance indicators
(KPIs). Johnson brings a wealth of experience and expertise as an
accomplished higher education leader, with a track record of
driving innovation and positive change at colleges, universities,
and higher education-focused organizations. With degrees from
North Carolina Central University and
Indiana University Bloomington, Johnson
previously held various senior-level positions focused on strategic
enrollment management, business development, technology
integration, and student success.
Chief Development Officer Dr. Glen
Spencer, Jr. will cultivate new industry, government and
strategic relationships on behalf of PROPEL Center. Spencer, who
received his undergraduate degree from Morehouse College and his EdD from The University of Georgia, previously served as vice
president of business development for HonorEd, a regional sales
executive at Apple and a leading district sales manager and senior
technology specialist at Pearson Education. With over 20 years of
experience in higher education publishing, tech and innovation,
Spencer brings noted achievement in driving impactful initiatives
and business development objectives.
Chief Impact & Programs Officer Dr. Dione Simon will guide PROPEL Center's
efforts across the entire HBCU ecosystem by infusing
challenge-based, accelerated and other experiential learning
opportunities for both students and faculty members. With over two
decades of transformative leadership in innovation and education,
Simon brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned professional
leading PROPEL's programmatic objectives. Her educational
background includes advanced degrees from Southern University and the University of West Georgia, complementing her
professional expertise in leading technology-inspired and
innovation-driven educational initiatives.
In collaboration with Spencer's work leading development
objectives, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Ashley Sutton will guide PROPEL's partner
engagement outcomes. With a wealth of experience in stakeholder
engagement and communications, Ashley brings a proven track record
of success among various industry sectors, including corporate,
nonprofit, government, and higher education. Sutton earned her
bachelor's degree in Business Management from Wilberforce University in Ohio and holds a master's degree in Media
Communications with an emphasis in Journalism from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California.
Darryl Perkins' work
as the Director of Work-Based Learning will bridge the gap between
students and the global workforce – bringing dynamic, hands-on
training opportunities relevant to today's rapidly evolving job
market. Perkins, a graduate of Howard
University and founder of the Broccoli City Festival
and Conference, aims to forge industry-aligned partnerships that
offer students a cutting-edge advantage in pursuing current and
future career opportunities. Perkins' 15 years of experience is
punctuated by curating award-winning campaigns and
community-focused initiatives that advance racial wealth equity and
promote healthy and sustainable communities.
For more information about PROPEL Center's transformative work
supporting HBCUs, visit www.propelcenter.org.
Media Contact:
Erik Burton
erikburton@propelcenter.org | 770-294-8475
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