2024
The Coppin Gala
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
The 2024 Coppin State University Gala, theme is “Celebrating and inspiring the Path to BE MORE.” This gala holds a pivotal mission—to empower Eagle Nation to embrace the ethos of ‘BE MORE’—a campaign designed to enact transformative change within our university and the surrounding areas.
This campaign, slated to raise $25 million over five years (2021-2025), embodies Eagle Nation’s commitment to shaping Coppin State University’s enduring legacy. The funds will be directed towards crucial initiatives: bolstering student recruitment and support, augmenting scholarship opportunities, and broadening our academic offerings.
We'd like to extend a special thank you to this 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.
BRIAN D. PIENINCK
President & CEO, CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield
CARIM V. KHOUZAMI
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE)
LINDA L. BATTS
TAMMIRA LUCAS, DBA
Assistant Professor, CSU | CEO, The Cube Cowork
NEIL MELTZER
President and CEO, LifeBridge Health
WARREN THOMPSON
Chairman and President, Thompson Hospitality
NATASHA HORTON
Vice President, Community Development Manager, Truist
JOHN WALTERS
CEO and Founder, Walters Relocations, and Chair-Development Committee CSUDF Board
SEAN R. MALONE
Partner, Harris Jones & Malone, LLC
SCOTT LODICE
Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual
LEONARD R. RALEY
President and CEO, University System of Maryland Foundaton, Inc. and Vice Chancellor for Advancement (USM)
JOHN BROTHERS
President, T. Rowe Price Foundation
FRANKLYN BAKER
President and CEO, United Way of Central Maryland
ALICIA N. RITCHIE ESQ.
Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
MARIA HARRIS TILDON
Vice President, State & Local Affairs, Johns Hopkins University & Johns Hopkins Medicine
RAMSEY HARRIS
Senior Vice President, Market Manager Community Development Banking, Regional Diversity and Inclusions Council Chair, PNC Bank
DAWN KIRSTAETTER
Director of Government & Community Affairs, Comcast
DARYL A. GRAHAM
Senior Vice President, HBCU and Engagement, Strada Education Foundation
RAMON O. LOOBY
President & CEO, Maryland Bankers Association
RASHAD HOWARD
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Epigen Technology
Meet the 2024 Honorees
Thank You 2024 Gala Sponsors
This year's Gala was made possible through the dedication and support of our following partners:
What We Do Best
Relive the 2023 Inaugural Gala
2023 highlights from the CareFirst VIP Reception, Honoree Ceremony and Blue Carpet.
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.
