2023
Coppin State University Gala
Illuminating Impact
Friday, May 5, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
A stylish celebration along the Baltimore harbor, the inaugural Coppin State University Gala highlights impactful contributions to society made by Eagle Nation’s change makers in Baltimore and beyond.
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Thank You Sponsors
The Coppin State University Inaugural Gala was made possible through the dedication and support of our following partners:
Thank you BGE for providing a beautifully lit photo booth that electrified attendees. View the photos >
Gala Host Committee
Below is a cohort of stakeholders who are committed to reviving this illustrious university tradition by lighting the way forward for the Coppin community, in Baltimore and beyond.
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Demek Adams |
US Government and Public Sector Finance Leader, Ernst & Young |
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Franklyn Baker |
President & CEO, United Way of Central Maryland |
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Ivan Bates |
Baltimore City State's Attorney |
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John Brothers |
President, T. Rowe Price Foundation |
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Florine "Peaches" Camphor |
Retired, Baltimore City Public School Educator, CSU Alumna |
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Greg Farno |
President - Maryland Region, Truist |
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NaTasha Horton |
Vice President - Community Development Manager, Truist |
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Marcus Howard |
Partner, American Housing Fund |
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Rashad Howard |
Owner, Key 2 Everything |
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Scott Iodice |
Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual |
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Carim Khouzami |
President and Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) |
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Joel Gamble |
Vice President, Community Manager, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank |
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Tish Madry |
President, CSU Alumni Association |
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Sean Malone |
Partner, Harris Jones & Malone, LLC |
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Neil Meltzer |
President & CEO, LifeBridge Health |
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Brian D. Pieninck |
President & CEO, CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield |
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Leonard R. Raley |
President and CEO, University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. and Vice Chancellor for Advancement (USM) |
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Alicia Ritchie |
Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP |
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Leslie Tabor |
Director, Advisor Services Business Consulting & Education, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. |
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Sherri Trombley |
Director, Advisor Services Business Consulting & Education, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. |
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John Walters |
CEO & Founder, Walters Relocations, |
What We Do Best
The Great Coppin State University
Coppin is an oasis of knowledge and know-how. A nurturing environment built for opportunity by people who care. We invest in our students who in turn dedicate their lives to changing the world.
