Will Moss is President & CEO of HBCU CONNECT, LLC and has been in this position since founding HBCUConnect.com in June of 1999.  HBCU CONNECT, LLC owns and operates the largest Historically Black College & University website in existence and reaches approximately 350,000 website visitors each month.

Mr. Moss, a 1995 graduate of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, graduated as the top Computer Science scholar in his class and went on to work as a lead software engineer for AT&T Bell Labs from 1995 until starting HBCUConnect.com in 1999.  

Mr. Moss is also considered an expert in internet topology, internet marketing, and online diversity recruitment strategies.  In 2010, Moss launched a number of social networking websites for the African American community, including sites such as BlackHistory.com, AfricanAmericanCareers.com, BlackWomenConnect.com, and was recently a guest on the “Monique Show” on BET talking about a new project, BlackRomance.com, the largest free dating site for African American professionals.

William often gives presentations to college students on entrepreneurship, career preparation, and the relevancy of technology to African Americans.  Moss’ experience in corporate America as an intern, employee, and consultant lead to the development of HBCU Connect as an answer to the lack of an existing platform for HBCU students and graduates to communicate, network and take advantage of related opportunities.

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Lexi Pacheco, Talent Acquisition Partner

As workplaces continue to evolve, cultural competency has become essential for fostering truly inclusive environments. In this session, career seekers and employers will explore how to build individual cultural awareness, identify and address implicit bias, and advocate for inclusive practices regardless of role or industry. Through practical strategies and reflective activities, attendees will gain tools to navigate resistance, foster allyship, and spark change in their own organizations. Whether you’re preparing to enter the workforce or leading a team, this session will empower you to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in meaningful, sustainable ways.

Dr. Charlie Fairchild, Principal National Accounts Manager – Parts Enterprise

Dr. Cassandra Bazile, Ph.D, Scientist

Dr. Courtney Ackeifi, Ph.D, Sr. Scientist

Tina Gaddy, The Washington Center’s Executive Director of Employer Relations is available and excited to speak to these topics. A graduate of Lincoln College (the nation’s first degree granting HBCU!), Tina has spent her career building innovative approaches to the college to career journey. Working in career services at institutions such as Georgetown University and The George Washington University she built an expertise working with individuals seeking some of the most influential and specialized professions in government and related areas. She previously served as the President of the Chicago chapter of the National Urban League of Young Professionals and 5 years on the Board of Directors for Young Professionals in Foreign Policy.