Join President Michael A. Elliott ‘92 and Trustees Chantal Kordula '94 and the Reverend Phillip A. Jackson '85 as the President shares updates on the latest happenings at the College; the College’s efforts to support Black students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and the College's preparations for the pending Supreme Court decision on race-conscious admissions.

The second half of the program will be open Q&A. Please submit your questions in advance through the event registration form.

This event is supported by the Amherst Society of Black Alumni, the organization created by Black Amherst alumni to develop and nurture a strong and engaged Black Amherst College community.

This will be a lively conversation with President Elliott, as well as an opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and build excitement for our upcoming Black Alumni Weekend this fall.

Please use the link below to register and feel free to submit a question in advance for President Elliott. We will do our best to have your questions answered during the session.

REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/blackalumnitownhall

Registration is required. After you register, you will receive an email with the Zoom Webinar link.

Questions? Please contact Alumni and Constituent Engagement at (413) 542-2313 or alumni@amherst.edu.

Esteemed Amherst College Black Alumni discuss the state of Black professionals in medicine. Given our continued global pandemic, we will discuss the significance of this moment and how far we have to go to secure public safety, and what we, as individuals can do to bring that to fruition.

Panelists:
- Dr. Angela Coombs ’10 — Associate Medical Director, Alameda City Behavioral Healthcare Services 
- Dr. Stephen Keith ’73 — Senior Medical Director, Syneos Health and Biotech Entrepreneur
- Dr. Tuffy Simpkins ’73 — Endowed Chair in Trauma Services, University of Kansas School of Medicine 
- Dr. Will Turner ‘94 — Assistant Dean of Students, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
- Dr. Kimbelee Wyche Etheridge ’87 — Amherst College Trustee, Public Health Leader and Consultant, Practicing Clinician, and Medical Educator

Moderator:

- Dr. Nadia Biassou ‘88 — Amherst College Wade Fellow, Professor, Clinician, and Scientist

A conversation on the current state of Black Professionals in the Law and Judiciary. How far have we come in achieving equal power and representation in an industry that has such a disproportionate impact on our community? How far do we still have to go? What should young legal practitioners be aware of and focused on as they enter and rise in the legal profession?

Panelists:
- Hon. Denise Francois ’80 — Judge, Superior Court of the US Virgin Islands
- Natashia Hines ’07 — Assistant US Attorney, Western District of Texas, US Department of Justice
- Laura Jarrett ‘07 — Attorney and Senior Legal Correspondent - NBC News
- Thomas Mitchell ’87 — 2020 MacArthur Fellow & Robert F. Drinan, S.J. Chair at Boston College Law School

Moderator:

- Nichelle S. Carr ‘98 — Attorney, Producer at WC1 Studios, and Chief Content Officer at AudPop.com