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HBCU Leadership Academy

The HBCU Leadership Academy is a hands-on leadership development program for students ready to lead. Student leaders manage the HBCU Day-One-Ready Academy, bridging the gap between classroom learning and workforce experience. This virtual, 10-week internship is by invitation only.

Fall 2025 Cohort (Sep 7th - Nov 22nd)

Interns gain:
• Leadership experience
• Mentoring & community
• Skill-building & networking
• Career opportunities & cash

Looking for students who:
• Have strong work ethic
• Bring a positive attitude
• Are committed to learning
• Have a heart for service


Meet our Fall 2025 Leadership Team:

  • Nekeirah Brice

    Nekeirah Brice  
    Chief of Staff
    Claflin University

  • Kayla Vital

    Kayla Vital  
    Administrative Assistant
    Prairie View A&M University

  • Kamille Wade

    Kamille Wade  
    Administrative Assistant
    North Carolina A&T State University

  • Rayven A. Bryant

    Rayven A. Bryant  
    Internship Program Lead
    Spelman College

  • Alyssa Clayton

    Alyssa Clayton  
    Internship Coordinator
    Tuskegee University

  • Amaiya Brown

    Amaiya Brown  
    Networking Lead
    Florida A&M University

  • Alexis Wilson

    Alexis Wilson  
    Media Lead
    Claflin University

  • Alana Wheeler

    Alana Wheeler  
    Engagement Lead
    North Carolina A&T State University

  • La'Reaya Bailey

    La’Reaya Bailey  
    Community Lead
    Bethune-Cookman University

  • Imani' Grier

    Imani’ Grier  
    Wellness Lead
    Tuskegee University

  • Julia Bartlett

    Julia Bartlett  
    Wellness Lead
    Voorhees University

  • Juwayriah Evans

    Juwayriah Evans  
    Wellness Lead
    Savannah State University

  • Tanatswa Mujumi

    Tanatswa Mujumi  
    Data Lead
    Grambling State University

  • Sierra Miller

    Sierra Miller  
    Data Lead
    Tennessee State University

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