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.
Demek Adams |
US Government and Public Sector Finance Leader, Ernst & Young |
Franklyn Baker |
President & CEO, United Way of Central Maryland |
Ivan Bates |
Baltimore City State's Attorney |
John Brothers |
President, T. Rowe Price Foundation |
Florine "Peaches" Camphor |
Retired, Baltimore City Public School Educator, CSU Alumna |
Greg Farno |
President - Maryland Region, Truist |
NaTasha Horton |
Vice President - Community Development Manager, Truist |
Marcus Howard |
Partner, American Housing Fund |
Rashad Howard |
Owner, Key 2 Everything |
Scott Iodice |
Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual |
Carim Khouzami |
President and Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) |
Joel Gamble |
Vice President, Community Manager, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank |
Tish Madry |
President, CSU Alumni Association |
Sean Malone |
Partner, Harris Jones & Malone, LLC |
Neil Meltzer |
President & CEO, LifeBridge Health |
Brian D. Pieninck |
President & CEO, CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield |
Leonard R. Raley |
President and CEO, University System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. and Vice Chancellor for Advancement (USM) |
Alicia Ritchie |
Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP |
Leslie Tabor |
Director, Advisor Services Business Consulting & Education, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. |
Sherri Trombley |
Director, Advisor Services Business Consulting & Education, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. |
John Walters |
CEO & Founder, Walters Relocations, |
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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.