The Raise: Generations of Black Excellence
The Raise
Generations of Black Excellence
- Diversify the student body on campus
- Increase representation of different perspectives on boards across campus
- Increase Black philanthropic engagement with U-M as a community
Looking back on the history of accomplishments by alumni and community, as well as toward the future contributions of incoming students, The Raise aims to instill a sense of intergenerational responsibility and foster enduring networks of support and giving.
Executive Committee
Recognizing the impact of philanthropy in influencing the university's efforts, The Raise seeks to leverage individual philanthropy as a vehicle to elevate the needs of the Black community at U-M and advance societal change through programming and activities open to all. Each executive leadership committee member participates in bi-annual meetings to shape specific goals and initiatives, serve as ambassadors for U-M, and help increase donor support from the Black community in particular.
Brandi Hudson (Founder and Chair)
AB ’01
Community Leader & Advocate
“The history of Black philanthropy shows us that community is a central tenet to how we engage in giving. We give to provide access to the community. This sentiment is truly at the heart of The Raise: Generations of Black Excellence.”
– Brandi Hudson ’01
“The history of Black philanthropy shows us that community is a central tenet to how we engage in giving. We give to provide access to the community. This sentiment is truly at the heart of The Raise: Generations of Black Excellence.”
– Brandi Hudson ’01
Keisha Blevins
AB ’01
Senior HR Advisor, Office of the President
University of Michigan
Larry Brinker, Jr.
BSE ’01
CEO and President
Brinker
Stacy Giles
ABEd ’95
Educator and Community Volunteer
Eddie Hall
BBA ’09, MAcc ’10
Partner and Chief Financial Officer
Northland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Brett Hart
AB ’91
President
United Airlines
Salene Hitchcock-Gear
AB ’84
President, Individual Life Insurance
Prudential Financial
Dr. Ibe Mbanu
BS ’96, MPH ’05
Senior Medical Director
Advocate Aurora Health
Emerson Moore
BS ’94
General Counsel
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Mike Muse
Class of 2002
CEO and Founder
Muse Recordings
Lauryn Ogbechie
BBA ’04
Senior Director, Global Community Partnerships Team
Meta
Terika Richardson
AB ’00
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
CommonSpirit Health
Dr. Monique Roberts-Butler
BS ’97
President, Graduate Medical Education
HCA Healthcare
Paul Roye
JD ’79
Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President (retired)
Capital Research and Management Company
Erica Taylor
BS ’00
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
Genentech
How to Get Involved
The Raise is growing and we want you to join us! To learn more about The Raise and how you can contribute to our mission and community, please reach out.
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