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The BECA Playbook C’25 Launch

December 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023, The BECA Playbook launched its third cohort at Paramount HQ in NYC, marking the beginning of the C’25 Future Leaders’ two-year journey.

The Class of 2025

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Photographed (from L to R) 1st row: Jerri DeVard (BECA Founder), Sharon Harris (BECA Founding Member), and Kristin Hooper (Deloitte).
2nd row: Jamie Ighoavodha, Yasmeen Spotwood, Alyson Harvey, Latoya Huntington-Smith, Monique Mims, Jonelle Brown, and Kalasi Huggins.
3rd row: Renee Ervin, Maya Dukes, Amani Brown, Courtlynn Love, Lisa Kirkland, and Diane Primo (BECA Member),
4th row: Marvin Nevels, Dre Jones, Stephen Hewitt, Souhail Gaboute, Akinyi Gardiner, Camille Massey, and Candace Matthews (BECA Founding Member & Board Member).
5th row: Kenneth Almestica, Chuck Johnson, Leona Frank, and Andre Mason.
Not Pictured C’ 25 Future Leaders: Donatus Okpako, Faberge David, Nadja Briscoe, and Warren Cochrane.

Welcome Breakfast

The atmosphere was filled with camaraderie as C’25 Future Leaders connected with their peers and BECA Members.

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(From L to R): Monique Mims, Akinyi Gardiner, Camille Massey, Dre Jones, Courtlynn Love, Andre Mason, Jonelle Brown, Amani Brown, Jamie Ighoavodha, Lisa Kirkland, Leona Frank, and Souhail Gaboute.

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Future Leader Introduction

Future Leaders introducing themselves to the BECA Family. Meaningful connections were forged, laying the foundation for an exciting and promising journey.

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The BECA Playbook Alumni Panel Discussion

C’23 graduates came together to impart guidance to the newest class of Future Leaders. Alumni shared their unique program experience and offered valuable insights to help guide the C’25 throughout their journey.

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BECA Future Leaders Alumni (from L to R): Chanel Gant, Casey Williams, Kellie Streat, Christina Marshall-Valdez, Logan Gill, and Juanita Slappy.

Moments that Matter

In an intimate space, BECA Members shared journeys that were both informative and relevant. Future Leaders had the opportunity to engage with and hear sage advice from BECA trailblazers.

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Fireside Chat with Author Dr. Marcus Collins

Moderator Kristin Hooper (Customer & Marketing Managing Director at Deloitte) sat down with author Dr. Marcus Collins to gather insights into his book, For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be.

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Fireside Chat with Author Bozoma Saint John

BECA Founder Jerri DeVard engaged in a meaningful dialogue with Bozoma Saint John (author, entrepreneur, and BECA Founding Member) to discuss her book, The Urgent Life: My Story of Love, Loss, and Survival .

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Book Signing

One for the books! The Kickoff featured a book signing with BECA Founding Member Bozoma Saint John and Dr. Marcus Collins. Future Leaders, BECA Members, and special guests lined up to secure their signed copies of Bozoma’s The Urgent Life: My Story of Love, Loss, and Survival and Marcus’ For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be. As a Kickoff gift, each C’25 Future Leader received signed copies.

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Celebratory Toast

As the final moments of the day unfolded, the group celebrated with a heartwarming toast, welcoming the newest class of Future Leaders into The BECA Playbook.

Cheers C’25 Future Leaders!

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