Past Events - 2022 Conference Speakers
Lisa Matthews
Lisa Matthews
Lisa Matthews
President - National Press Club
Keynote Speaker
Associated Press (AP) U.S. Video assignment manager. She is the third person of color to lead the National Press Club and only the second woman of color. In her current role, she implements AP’s video and audio newsgathering efforts across Washington, including coverage of the White House,
President - National Press Club
Keynote Speaker
Associated Press (AP) U.S. Video assignment manager. She is the third person of color to lead the National Press Club and only the second woman of color. In her current role, she implements AP’s video and audio newsgathering efforts across Washington, including coverage of the White House, Congress, and Cabinet Agencies. She assigns staff coverage of live, planned, and spot news events.
Debra Carr
Lisa Matthews
Lisa Matthews
Dept. of Labor Attorney
Former DOJ Civil Rights Attorney
Director of the Division of Policy, Planning and Program Development for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs at the U.S. Department of Labor. She previously served as Associate Deputy Staff Director for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
Kenneth Prevo
Lisa Matthews
Kenneth Prevo
Director of Safety/Security - Miles College
Birmingham Police Dept. Detective (Ret.)
Military and law enforcement veteran with leadership, managerial, and supervisory experience in employee management, intelligence, surveillance, and negotiations.
Named Detective of the Year in 2000 and earned Dedicated Service Award prior to his retirement.