CAREER & NETWORKING FAIR (IN PERSON)

A passion for people and supporting their success has been the driving force behind Wanda ...Jackson’s career in human resources. She is the National Urban League’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Talent Officer. Wanda joined the League after serving at A Better Chance as Director of the Business and Professional Partnership Program. There, she worked with corporations to place academically talented minority college students in full-time jobs and internships. Ms. Jackson has also worked in New York City government and in both human resources and merchandising for Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s.
As Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Talent Officer at the National Urban League, Jackson manages the day-to-day HR activities of the 116-year-old civil rights organization. Ms. Jackson also plays a key role in managing the League’s national leadership development programs and expanding young talent’s exposure to the nonprofit sector through the highly competitive Urban League Summer Internship Program.
An active community volunteer, Ms. Jackson is a member of the Nassau Community College Board of Trustees, where she chaired the 2023 CEO Search Committee and helped lead the selection of the college’s new president. Additionally, she serves on the board of the Greater Jamaica Economic Development Corporation, where she chairs the Compensation Committee.
Ms. Jackson is an award-winning executive who has been recognized by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, The Network Journal, the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Long Island Business News, and the Urban League of Long Island for her volunteer service.
Ms. Jackson is a graduate of Boston University’s College of Communication and received an M.S. in Human Resources Management from the New School for Social Research.

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Anne is a skilled Chemist with more than four years of experience in Interior Professional ...Coatings, bringing a strong combination of technical expertise, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Throughout her career, she has expanded her knowledge through product development and optimization, experimental design, supplier partnerships, and collaborative problem-solving across multiple business functions.
Anne plays a key role in supporting Quality, Manufacturing, Marketing, Regulatory, and Procurement teams, helping to ensure the consistent delivery of premium paint products from initial formulation through final application. Her ability to bridge technical and business needs contributes to product excellence and a seamless customer experience.
Anne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Boston University. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and gardening.

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Donna is a results-driven Learning + Development leader with more than 15 years of experience ...designing and scaling enterprise talent development programs that drive business performance. She has deep expertise across the learning lifecycle, from strategy and curriculum design to implementation, measurement, and continuous improvement, building capabilities from frontline employees to executive leaders.
Known for leveraging instructional design, technology, and data-driven insights to deliver impactful learning solutions, Donna brings diverse experience across manufacturing, IT, hospitality, education, banking, and healthcare. Her career includes leadership roles in IT, higher education, vocational training, and corporate learning. At Benjamin Moore, she leads Supply Chain Learning + Development initiatives, advancing workforce capability across all levels of the organization.

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Jukorie is an accomplished Area Sales Manager at Benjamin Moore with more than 12 years... of experience driving sales growth, market expansion and retailer success across the Southeast United States, including Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
Since joining Benjamin Moore in 2014, he has built a strong track record of developing strategic partnerships, enhancing contractor engagement and supporting the growth of independent retailers.
He began his tenure with the company as a Territory Representative in Brooklyn, New York, before spending eight years in Tampa, Florida, where he developed deep expertise in identifying market opportunities, executing growth strategies, and delivering customer-focused solutions. He is recognized for his ability to build high-performing teams, foster lasting relationships, and create meaningful business impact.
Passionate about empowering independent businesses and strengthening customer relationships, Jukorie is a strong advocate for engagement, inclusion, and collaborative leadership. He holds a degree from the University of Miami—Go Canes.

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Mary Davids is the owner of D&M Consulting Services, LLC, a minority-owned and...woman-owned career and human resources strategy development firm created to help ambitious entrepreneurs, business professionals, and organizations supporting career and personnel development initiatives. Her support of and partnership with the National Urban League Career Fair span 10+ years.
Mary holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, a Women in Entrepreneurship Certification from Cornell University, and she is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

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Paul is a Talent Acquisition leader who champions enterprise hiring strategy, compliance... governance, and operational excellence across a complex, multi site organization. He is known for elevating recruiting systems, strengthening process discipline, and translating organizational needs into clear, scalable talent solutions.
He holds a BS in Economics and an MS in Human Resource Management. Based in New Jersey, he brings a precise, executive communication style and a strong focus on stakeholder partnership and candidate experience.

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Rahshib Thomas is a leadership consultant, executive coach, Human Resources and Learning... & Development leader with more than 20 years of experience helping leaders, teams and organizations grow, communicate, and perform at their best. Through RT Consulting, he partners with organizations, nonprofits, and leadership teams to strengthen communication, build emotionally intelligent leaders, and create high-performing workplace cultures. Rahshib is known for delivering practical, engaging, and human-centered leadership experiences that help leaders navigate change, improve collaboration, and drive meaningful results.

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