

The INROADS Benefit Gala raises funds to support high-potential students with transformative career readiness programs, access to real-world learning experiences, and a lifelong support network. Proceeds from the Gala help unleash the potential of future leaders, ensuring they have the critical resources, skills, and confidence to thrive in their future careers.
The black-tie event brings together distinguished alumni, corporate and community leaders, and dignitaries for an evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration. During the Benefit Gala, we recognize the visionary work and impact of change agents whose breakthrough work is fulfilling the dream of INROADS founder Frank C. Carr to achieve opportunity for all.

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2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER


Thasunda Brown Duckett
President and Chief Executive Officer, TIAA
INROADS Alumna
- One of FORBES’ 100 Most Powerful Women
- Featured in FORTUNE as one of the 2024 Most Powerful Women on the Globe
- The first female CEO at TIAA
- Founder of the Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation
MASTER OF CEREMONIES


Angela M. Hill
Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-Winning Investigative Journalist
Ida B. Wells Professor, Arizona State University
INROADS Alumna
2025 Award Recipients

Frank C. Carr Corporate Award

Alumni of the Year

Michael Roberts
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
MetLife
Frank C. Carr Excellence in Leadership Award

Chris Womack
Chairman, President and CEO
Southern Company
Rising Star Award

Katelyn Flowers
INROADS Intern at the CDC
Senior, Hampton University
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