We Rise Together.
We Rise Together.
Isolation weakens. Collaboration multiplies. That’s not just a motivational phrase — it’s the economic strategy that has driven every significant advancement our community has ever made.
The 2026 EEIC Summit on Saturday, June 6th at Kingdom Fellowship in Calverton, Maryland isn’t just a gathering — it’s a collective act of advancement. Because shaping our future requires all of us in the room, building together, in spite of whatever is trying to hold us back.
THE SESSIONS BUILT FOR COLLECTIVE GROWTH
Calling, Competence, and Courage: Aligning Faith With Vocation is for anyone navigating a career crossroads — whether you’ve been unemployed for a stretch, are stuck in a role that no longer fits, or are simply ready to pursue work that is aligned with who you actually are. We’ll talk about how to get clear, get strategic, and step forward with conviction.
Networks with Purpose: The Power of Collective Advancement will show you how to turn relationships into real pipelines — of opportunity, mentorship, and economic access. You’ll leave with a strategy to activate one new partnership or mastermind circle within 30 days. Not a stack of business cards. A strategy.
THE VOICES LEADING THE CONVERSATION
Orlando Ashford, Interim CEO of the National Black MBA Association, has led organizations of 22,000+ employees, revitalized global brands, and authored two books on talent and career navigation. He brings the perspective of someone who has built at the highest levels — and wants to see our community do the same.
Hakimu Davidson brings 16+ years of executive search expertise and a family legacy rooted in civil rights — his grandfather, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, was a leading figure in the movement. Today Hakimu channels that purpose into connecting mission-driven organizations with leaders who reflect their communities.
Dr. Alicia Hodge, licensed psychologist and founder of Wellness Reimagined, works with high-performers to examine their relationship with anxiety, rest, and purpose. She brings clinical expertise and faith-informed wisdom to the question every leader eventually has to answer: how do I sustain this?
THE MOMENTUM EXPERIENCE
After the last plenary, the Summit activates into The Momentum Experience — three hands-on zones where community isn’t just talked about, it’s practiced. Speed networking matches where you are in your journey. A live financial scenario game with real expert feedback. A live pitch lab with an audience that has your back.
Plus speaker meet & greet tables, and a professional headshot studio for attendees who are currently unemployed and did not receive complimentary photos at last year’s summit. Space is limited — indicate your interest when you register.
“Collective action unlocks shared prosperity. This is our moment to strengthen the pipelines, deepen the partnerships, and build what our community needs next.”