The NAAAHR's Board of Directors is made up of career-minded, experienced HR professionals who,
while they have various backgrounds, all share the goals of the Association and are committed to its
mission and vision.
while they have various backgrounds, all share the goals of the Association and are committed to its
mission and vision.
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Carl Jefferson Carl.Jefferson@naaahr.org National President and Chairman of the Board |
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William T. Rolack, Sr. William.Rolack@naaahr.org Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer |
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Regina Wharton Regina.Wharton@naaahr.org Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Strategic Planning |
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Millette Granville Millette.Granville@naaahr.org Vice President, Member Services & Benefits |
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Denise Banks Denise.Banks@naaahr.org Regional Vice President, West Coast Operations |
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Chris Lopez Christopher.Lopez@naaahr.org Regional Vice President, East Coast Operations |
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Maureen Greene James Maureen.Greene@naaahr.org Senior Vice President, Branding & Communications |
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Debbie Bullock Debbie.Bullock@naaahr.org Vice President, Fundraising |
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Karen Dyels* Karen.Dyels@naaahr.org Director at Large / Project Manager |
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Nathaniel Alston Nat.Alston@naaahr.org Past President / Lifetime Member Emeritus |
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Ivan Crosling* Ivan.Crosling@naaahr.org Association Director |
* Non-voting Board Member |
Carl C. Jefferson
Carl C. Jefferson is a Lifetime Member of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (www.naaahr.org) and brings seventeen years of Human Resources and Talent Management accomplishments to his second term as the Association’s fourth National President and Chief Executive Officer. Under Carl’s leadership, NAAAHR has doubled its national presence and executed over 100 leadership meetings and conferences on Human Resources, Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion and Performance Management. Mr. Jefferson is a Human Resources Executive and Talent Management Officer whose career assignments have included Chief People Officer with Al Copeland Investments; VP of Human Resources and Organization Development Consulting with Wachovia Corporation and Senior Director of Human Resources and Talent Management with Denny's Restaurants. In each of these roles, he served as a senior business partner to executives and community leaders in customizing enterprise-wide people leadership initiatives.
He earned a BA in Psychology from the University Of Baltimore, and two graduate degrees from The Johns Hopkins University -- MS in Organization Development & Human Resources Management and an MBA in General Management. He recently completed his PhD coursework in Organizational Leadership at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore.
Carl is passionate about HR, Diversity & Inclusion and Talent Management and believes that organizations who invest in strategic human capital planning and inclusion initiatives outperform businesses that operate the HR function as an administrative cost center. For Jefferson, iconic business success is achieved through employee engagement and performance management.
He is based in Atlanta, GA and serves on several non-profit boards to support youth in achieving positive career and education outcomes. He is frequently interviewed and quoted in national media and is a sought after speaker, lecturer and facilitator on human resources, inclusion, and people leadership themes. He is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and International Leadership Association.
Carl has three sons: Jerry and twins Brandon and Justin.
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William T. Rolack, Sr.
Director, Global/Marketplace Diversity & Inclusion Adecco Group North AmericaWilliam is currently employed as Director of Global/Marketplace Diversity & Inclusion for Adecco Group North America. Mr. Rolack is responsible for developing and implementing programs as part of the Adecco diversity initiative. The initiative key components: Diversity Education, Diversity Recruitment, Communication, Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Solutions. Adecco Group North America is a part of Adecco SA, the world leader in recruitment and workforce solutions. We employ 5 million people each year in 60 national economies. We have over 6,600 career centers worldwide and on any given day put 120,000 people to work right here in North America.
William has been featured on the Black Enterprise Business Report, WMHT’s New York Now, News 12 Long Island, Newsday, The Network Journal, The Black Collegian, Long Island Business News and has received a proclamation from the New York City Council for his work as a mentor, professional coach and contributions in the human resources field. William has served as president of NAAAHR (National Association of African Americans in Human Resources) Greater New York Chapter and as a member of the national board of directors.
William also serves on the Executive Board of the Urban League of Long Island and is a 2007 recipient of the 10th Annual “40 Under Forty” Achievement Awards by The Network Journal Magazine and a 2008 “40 Under Forty” honoree by the Long Island Business News.
William currently serves on the Graduate and Adult Enrollment Advisory Board for Marist College, has served as an adjunct professor at the State University of New York Brooklyn Economic Opportunity Center, and has been a guest speaker for organizations such as the Columbia University School of Business, Polytechnic University, the National Society of Black Engineers, and the Urban Financial Services Coalition, to name only a few.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from South Carolina State University and his M.B.A. from Long Island University.
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Regina Y. Wharton
Senior Vice President Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Affiliate HR Director
Fifth Third Bank - North Carolina
Regina began her career with Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where she served in several positions, including Employee Relations Specialist; Total Quality Improvement Administrator; and Director, Human Resources Strategic Planning. In 2000, Regina joined Corning Incorporated, as Manager, Organization Effectiveness and later became Human Resources Manager for Legal and the Steuben Glass Divisions. In 2003, Regina joined Wachovia Bank in Charlotte. At Wachovia and recently Wells Fargo, she was Senior Human Resources Business Partner and Senior Human Resources Consultant.
Regina is a native of New York and received a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from State University of New York. She later earned a Masters Degree from Cornell University in Industrial & Labor Relations/Organizational Behavior.
She serves on several boards, including the Executive Advisory Board for UNC Wilmington, Cameron School of Business; the National Board of Directors of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources; and is the immediate past Chair for the American Cancer Society, Charlotte Area Leadership Council. In addition, Regina is a member of the National Society of Human Resource Management and the HR Executive Forum in Charlotte.
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Millette Granville
Millette Granville, a Vice President at Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company joined the organization in July 2006 and is currently a Diversity and College Recruiting Manager. In this role she is responsible for managing campus recruiting for the enterprise, identifying new and innovative resources for recruiting top diverse talent, building strong diversity outreach relationships, providing strategies on retaining a diverse workforce, and creating a more inclusive work environment. Millette was named “Outstanding Presenter of the Year” by Wachovia’s Black African American Employee Resource Network. Prior to joining Wachovia she was a resident of Atlanta, GA for over 13 years and was employed by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. While at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Millette was responsible for managing the full life cycle recruiting process for Turner Entertainment Networks. For five years Millette was President/CEO of Granville & Webb HR Connections, Inc, a human resource consulting and executive search firm. As President/CEO she was responsible for recruiting, business development, and diversity consulting work. Prior to starting her company she worked as a Recruiting Manager for a top executive search firm in Atlanta, GA.
Millette is currently serving as the Talent Development & Professional Growth Program Officer for the Black African American Team Member Network Group with Wells Fargo. She is a member of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) and serves on the National Board of Directors as the Vice President of Membership. Millette is a founding member of the Queen City Metropolitan Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women in Charlotte, NC. She has a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of North Alabama and Millette is a Diamond Life Member Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
As a career expert and founder of S.P.E.A.K. (Speaking professionally and enthusiastically, to awaken knowledge) Millette has conducted workshops on leadership & professional development, diversity, and personal branding. Millette is the author of the new book The Exceptional Leader; a quick guide to personal branding and leadership development. She has been a guest speaker for the following organizations: Wachovia Corporation, a Wells Fargo Company, NAACP Leadership Summit, National Association of Black Accountants, National Black MBA Association, the National Urban League, National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, Hampton University, University of North Carolina, Winston Salem State University, Winthrop University, MEAC Women’s Athletic Leadership Conference, CIAA Student Athletes, Employment Management Association of SHRM, and the Charlotte Chapter of Black Journalists.
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Denise Kelly Banks, SPHR
Regional Vice President, West Coast OperationsResponsibilities
Operations leader for the Chapters in NAAAHR’s Western Region. Provides direct support to communicate and execute national and local goals, ensure chapter development and compliance, facilitate climate surveys and lead initiatives to increase chapter effectiveness.
Acts as chairperson and liaison of the regional councils which may consist of chapter leaders, members and the national board.
Career
Her career includes responsibility for HR strategies, policies and programs in a range of environments including financial and professional services, corporate functional units, operating business units and manufacturing facilities.
Currently, as an HR Consulting Director at CNA, Denise develops implements and supports the human resources strategy for CNA’s Corporate Services and Finance and organization. Primary focus is in designing and implementing change strategies, building and retaining a strong workforce with capabilities to achieve business goals, and providing intervention tools related to people goals.
Prior to working at CNA, she was at Marsh as the Central Zone HR Leader leading all aspects of Human Resource function for the Zone as well as at R.R. Donnelley as Director of Human Resources responsible for implementing human resource strategies, policies and programs for the corporate Finance Unit and directing the Human Resource function for the Print Solutions business unit’s manufacturing facilities. Banks was also with Clorox as an Area Human Resource Manager and with The Quaker Oats Company as an Employee and Community Relations Manager.
Affiliations and Education
Professional affiliations include Regional Vice President of the National Association of Human Resources, (NAAAHR) and Immediate Past-President of the Chicago Chapter; Corporate Advisory Council, Black Data Processing Associates, (BDPA); past committee leadership with the National African American Insurance Association, (NAAIA); and a member of the National Society for Human Resource Management, (SHRM), and the Human Resource Management Association of Chicago, (HRMAC).
Banks holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Indiana University Kelley School of Management specializing in Organizations and Organizational Change with a minor in Speech Communications.
She is a certified Senior Human Resource Professional.
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Christopher E. Lopez
Principal Partner – Sr. Human Resource Officer - Bluerose Consultant GroupRegional Vice President of East Coast Operations - National Association of African Americans in Human Resources
Co-Leader – Whine and Dine Human Resource Networking Group – Plymouth Meeting (Philadelphia Area), PA
Christopher E. Lopez is a Human Resource Professional with over 12 years of experience in talent acquisition, labor/employee relations and diversity management. He has developed strategies that have lead to permanent solutions for companies within different industries and markets. In 2004, Chris and his partners started a Human Resource Consulting firm called Bluerose Consultant Group, where he has leveraged his proven techniques within diversity management, human resource management and talent management for clients in medium and/or small markets.
Prior to working as a consultant, Christopher worked for AON Hewitt formerly known as Hewitt Associates. Where he was one of their Senior Analyst within the division of Multi Process Outsourcing. He grew in the field of Human Resources Management, while working for: Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, West Chester University, ARAMARK and the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to Human Resources, Christopher worked as a Multi Unit Food and Beverage Manager for Walt Disney World, Delaware North Park Services, Host Marriott Services (HMS Host) and Woods Foodservice.
As a graduate of Cheyney University, Christopher holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. As a person who has dedicated his professional career to growth, development and networking within the human resource community. In2010 he was appointed to the NAAAHR national board of directors. He also, is Co-Leader within the Whine and Dine Human Resource Networking Group for the Philadelphia Area. Christopher currently resides in Philadelphia with his wife, Tanya, and two young children, Christopher, Jr. and Christian.
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Maureen S. Greene James
Maureen Greene James is a Human Capital Leader with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC). In this role, Maureen is responsible for executing upon the strategy of the firm's People Experience at the Tampa Enterprise Solutions Center (ESC), working closely with the ESC Market Council and leading the ESC Human Capital team.Maureen joined PwC in October 2006 as the National IFS Human Capital Leader for the Finance business unit, creating and implementing the human capital vision and acting as the HR liaison between the national function and market HR teams. Prior to her current role, Maureen served as the National Talent Management Director within the Office of Diversity, supporting the Tax and Advisory lines of service with the responsibility of leadership influence and career development of the firm's diverse talent, maintaining a special focus on the firm's high performing minority professionals.
Maureen gained her extensive background in leading people strategies via roles with Washington Mutual, Sears and American International Group, Inc. in various ascending HR and recruiting roles. Combined, Maureen possesses over fifteen years of experience in human resources management, employee communications, learning and education, leadership development, recruiting, management of executive MBA associate programs, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. From a professional career standpoint, Maureen is most proud of the multitude of relationships she has been able to create, maintain and nurture, and the individuals whom she has had the privilege of advising along the way to assist them in their own career progression and endeavors.
A subject-matter specialist in numerous areas of human capital priorities, Maureen is often invited to speak on various topics and/or facilitate discussions around employee development, diversity & inclusion, change management and development of leadership within organizations and business units. She has had speaking engagements at national conferences and universities, to include the national conference of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, Indiana University's Kelly School of Business and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. In May 2010, Maureen partnered with Fifth Third Bank and NAAAHR to facilitate Tampa Bay's first "Power of Women" symposium and panel discussion. Most notably, Maureen was recognized for her career accomplishments in "Black Enterprise" magazine.
Maureen is a professional member of the Society for Human Resource Management and a lifetime member of the National Association for African-Americans in Human Resources, where she proudly holds a seat on the Board of Directors as Senior Vice President of Branding & Communications. Active in her local community, Maureen is a lifetime member of the Lions Club International Foundation, and volunteers with Alpha House of Tampa and Habitat for Humanity. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Maureen also holds the Professional in Human Resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute.
Maureen, her husband Evol and their two children, Kayla and Kristian, reside in Spring Hill, FL, although she vows to remain a New Yorker for life! She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, public speaking, writing, reading, shoe-shopping and working out at the gym.
"It is not by luck, but by faith" Maureen says, recognizing and always remembering that she and her family have come thus far only by the grace of God.
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Dr. Debbie Bullock, SPHR, CDF-I
Dr. Debbie Bullock is a seasoned and results-oriented facilitator of the adult learning and work experience with a 25 year successful career history in the public and private sectors. She has major strengths in human resource management and is passionate about leading diverse groups and individuals to meet career, educational, and organizational goals. Dr. Bullock is the author of the book entitled, “It’s All Good: When Lessons lead to Blessings” and has conducted research studies on mentoring programs for women in leadership, and success factors for African American women in management. She holds an earned Doctorate of Education and Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Wilmington University; and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from San Francisco State University. Currently, Dr. Bullock is the Chief Human Resources at the historic Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. She resides in Wilmington, Delaware with her husband, Dr. Christopher Alan Bullock, Pastor of the Canaan Baptist Church, and they have two sons, Benjamin and Daniel. Back to Top
Karen A Dyels
Wells Fargo Corporation Corporate Human Resources
Project Manager, PMP
As a Senior Human Resources Project Manager, Karen provides strategic leadership, thought leadership and Program and Project management for large scale HR strategic enterprise initiatives. With 30+ years of experience, Karen has held a number of line and HR leadership roles with Wachovia, Bank of America and Wells Fargo, including HR Generalist, Recruiting Manager, Sales Initiative Lead (Consumer Skill Building) and HR Director (Operations Division-Wachovia). She has experience in a range of human resources disciplines, including HR Strategy, Talent Management, Recruiting, Learning & Development, Performance Management and Project Management.
Karen is a lifetime member of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources and currently serves on the Board as a Director of Projects at Large. Karen has served on the boards of the Greater Forsyth County YMCA and Forsyth County Human Relations Commission. She is past President and Vice-President of the Piedmont Chapter of the Urban Financial Services Coalition and volunteers project management services for various non-profit organizations, including International House in Charlotte, NC.
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Nat Alston
Recognized business entrepreneur and sought-after speaker, Nat Alston works with businesses and entrepreneurs to help them navigate the murky waters of business and set a course for business success. He provides consulting and training services and as a speaker, trainer, panelist, motivational speaker, career development and leadership development.Nat is the founder and president of The Horizons Group, LLC, a human capital consulting firm. He has also held the following roles: former vice President of human resources, co-founder, National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, as well as past National President and CEO of the Association. He is currently a Lifetime Member Emeritus and is an advisor on the board of directors. Reaching the media and young people in colleges and universities, he is a radio personality for WEAA-FM at Morgan State University, with a regular installment, “Tips to Elevate Your Career.”
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Ivan Crosling
Ivan Crosling is the Association Director for the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR). In this role, Mr. Crosling is responsible for managing the day to day activities of the association, including identifying revenue- generating opportunities through the use of the national website, establishing and managing relationships with corporate sponsors/vendors, and serving as the Project Manager for the Annual Symposium. Mr. Crosling began his tenure with NAAAHR as a volunteer for the first-ever national conference in 1998. He has since served as a board member, committee leader and Conference chair for the organization.
Prior to his role as Association Director for NAAAHR, Mr. Crosling worked at PECO Energy Company in Philadelphia, PA for over 10 years in various roles culminating his tenure with the company as a National Accounts Manager. Through his work with PECO Energy, Mr. Crosling also served as the company’s Volunteer Ambassador for the Annual Multi-Cultural Events, Manager for the Employee Network Groups, and company spokesperson for various community events. Mr. Crosling’s commitment to the community and the company, earned him the 2004 Cherry E. Cooper Award. This is PECO Energy’s highest award of recognition given annually to an employee for outstanding dedication professionally and personally to the company and the community.
Mr. Crosling is a current member of The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), Atlanta Chapter. He is also a Life Member, past president and past Regional Officer of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc, Omicron Delta Lambda Chapter. As Chapter President, he led his chapter in providing community based services focusing on higher education, voter registration and education, as well as Project Alpha, a nationally recognized program.
Mr. Crosling currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife, Erica.
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