Hosted during the 2025 inroads national conference

WHY ATTEND?

National Career Academy (NCA) is a conference uniting INROADS College Links scholars for career exploration and skills development.

Students will participate in interactive workshops equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in college, career, and in life.

Interactive Workshops

Motivational Speaker

STEM Exploration

Senior Bootcamp

Networking Opportunities

2025 INROADS NATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY KEYNOTE

Eric Rodriguez

INROADS Alumnus, Keynote Speaker, and founder of a human-centered innovation firm

2025 INROADS NATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY COLLEGE STUDENT PANEL

SYDNEY HILL

Marketing Intern at
FAMU Athletics

Florida A&M University

KRISTEN VAUGHN

Sophomore
Architecture BA

Kennesaw State University

DREW QUINONEZ

INROADS Intern at Huntington
Ingalls Industries

The University of the South

UZOMA ONUIGBO

Senior
Presidential Scholar

San Diego State University

2025 INROADS NATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY PITCH COMPETITION JUDGES

RASHIDAH JONES

Leader, BIPOC coach, and Senior Program Manager at the Urban League of Greater Atlanta

PHYLLIS CARTER

INROADS Alum, Chief Financial Officer, Board Director

YMORAH BLAKENEY

Associate in the Visa Leadership Accelerator Rotational Program and Founder & CEO of The Up & Coming

PAIGE MALCOLM

Software Engineer at MetLife,Inc. and Co-founder of Skincentric

CATHY SAINT LOUIS

Director and Lead Analyst, CMBS at S&P Global Ratings, INROADS Alumna

2025 INROADS NATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY SPEAKERS

Dr. Rita Green

INROADS alumna, Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator, Accredited Financial Counselor and Founder of GRADES LLC

Are You the BOSS of It?

Lawrence Ellis

Tech Strategist, Educator and Founder of Nevora

Don't Get Left Behind: AI Skills to Win in School, Life and the Future

Dr. Pam Richardson

Educational Innovator and Architect of the “Get Workplace Ready” program

College by Design, Not by Default: Maximizing Your Educational Investment

Sonia Oblitey

Brand Strategist (“Brand Day Dreamer”)

Your Brand, Your Story: Elevating Your Personal Brand with Confidence

Cassandra Whitlow

Certified Recruiting Consultant, Career Coach, Author

Navigating Conflict with Confidence

Sly Williams

Super Bowl Champion, Motivational Speaker, and Entrepreneur

CHAMP Leadership (Commitment, Honesty, Accountability, Mindset, Persistence)

Erica Smith

Trauma Therapist & Equity Educator

Leading with EQ: Mental Health for Changemakers

LAN PHAN

Peak Performance Expert and Author

Level Up: How to Stay Strong When Life Gets Tough

Stephanie Tran

Recruiter at SiteOne Landscape Supply

Rooted in Opportunity: From College Beginnings to Green Careers

Myky Truong

Senior Recruiter, Partnerships & Initiatives

Rooted in Opportunity: From College Beginnings to Green Careers

Michele Posehn

Senior Manager of Analytics, Partnerships, and Initiatives at SiteOne Landscape Supply

Rooted in Opportunity: From College Beginnings to Green Careers

MJ Pittman

Entrepreneur, Financial Educator and Founder of Simple Money Academy

Money Moves: Smart Choices for a Strong Financial Future

Elexxus Welch

Marketing Strategist, Immersive Event Producer, Co-founder of SPILL IT Card Game

Critical Thinking: Mastering the Art of Smart Choices

Brandy Pitts

Business and Accounting Consultant, Founder of Built by Brandy and Co-founder of SPILL IT

Critical Thinking: Mastering the Art of Smart Choices

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