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HBCU Leadership Academy

The HBCU Leadership Academy is a hands-on, leadership development program helping college students bridge the gap between learning and doing. Students gain leadership skills by co-developing and co-managing the HBCU Day-One-Ready Academy. This remote, 10-week internship program is paid and invitation only.

Spring 2025 Cohort (Jan 26th - Apr 5th)

What's in it for you?
• Leadership skills
• Community and mentoring
• Skill-building and networking
• Career opportunities and cash

We seek students with:
• Strong work ethic
• Positive attitude
• Commitment to learning
• Interest in service


Meet our Spring 2025 Leadership Team:

  • Nekeirah Brice

    Nekeirah Brice  
    Chief of Staff
    Claflin University

  • Shanique Strickland

    Shanique Strickland  
    Professional Development Lead
    Southern University Law Center

  • La'Reaya Bailey

    La’Reaya Bailey  
    Networking Lead
    Bethune-Cookman University

  • Samya Fernandes

    Samya Fernandes  
    Accelerator Lead
    North Carolina A&T State University

  • Malikah Abdul-Wali

    Malikah Abdul-Wali  
    Data Lead
    Howard University

  • Jean Joiles

    Jean Joiles  
    Data Lead
    Howard University

  • Jayla Reese

    Jayla Reese  
    Engagement Lead
    Xavier University of Louisiana

  • Cameron Bell

    Cameron Bell  
    Mentoring Lead
    Tuskegee University

  • Amaiya Brown

    Amaiya Brown  
    Wellness Lead
    Florida A&M University

  • Katherine Metellus

    Katherine Metellus  
    Wellness Lead
    Howard University

  • Alyssa Clayton

    Alyssa Clayton  
    Social Media Lead
    Tuskegee University

HBCU First is a student-led community advancing the wellbeing and economic participation of America’s youth.

Learn more about who we are and what we believe.