Shaping the Next Generation of Professionals and Leaders

Join us for the 4th Annual Temple NABA Student Symposium, an enriching event dedicated to professional development, networking, and community engagement. Hosted during Black History Month, this year’s theme, “Torchbearers and Trailblazers,” celebrates the legacy of Black professionals who have paved the way and continue to inspire future generations.

This year's symposium will feature:

• A keynote address from Rautz Marc, Senior Risk Director at Vanguard
• A moderated panel featuring accomplished professionals, including Temple alumni
• Special guests such as NABA Inc. President & CEO Guylaine St. Juste, NABA Inc. Eastern Regional President Trevor Williams, and representatives of leading companies

This event is open to all Temple University students, alumni, and faculty.
📌 Dress Code: Business Professional

2025 Theme: Torchbearers and Trailblazers celebrating Temple NABA students, honoring the chapter's rich legacy of alumni and encouraging future Temple Fox students to join NABA and become future business leaders.

Symposium Agenda

1:00 – 2:15 PM | Guest Check-In & Networking Session

2:30 PM | Call to Order for Welcome Remarks

• Shemar Mills, Temple NABA Student Engagement Chair, Senior Finance Major
• Dr. Elizabeth Gordon, Senior Associate Dean, Fox School of Business and Management
• Makiyah Jones, Temple NABA Chapter President, Senior Accounting Major (Data Analytics)
• Cheryl Hopkins, Philadelphia Chapter President, NABA Inc.

2:50 PM | State of NABA Nation

• Guylaine St. Juste, President & CEO of NABA Inc.

3:15 PM | Introduction of Keynote Speaker & Endearing Remarks

• *Trevor Williams, Eastern Regional President NABA Inc., Audit Partner GRF CPAs and Advisors Inc.
• *Dr. Wayne Williams, Associate Professor of Accounting, NABA Inc. Temple Chapter Faculty Advisor

3:25 PM | Trailblazer Keynote Address

• *Rautz Marc, Senior Risk Director, The Vanguard Group Inc. Former Eastern Regional President, NABA Inc.

3:40 PM | Panel: Torchbearers and Trailblazers

• Facilitated by: Samara Jenkins, NABA Temple Chapter 1st Vice President, Economics Major
• *Randell Daniels, Senior Auditor Global Compliance, PayPal Holdings Inc. 
• *Marisa Tilghman, Principal, Head of Enterprise Treasury, The Vanguard Group Inc.  
• *Daija Worley, Senior Health Consulting Analyst at Mercer LLC. Former Temple Chapter President   

4:25 PM | Break II: Eastern Regional Conference Review

4:30 PM | NABA Awards Presentations

• Makiyah Jones, NABA Inc. Temple Chapter President
• Samara Jenkins, NABA Inc. Temple Chapter 1st Vice President
• Sanaa Snyder, NABA Inc. Temple Chapter 2nd Vice President

5:00 PM | End

Temple NABA Symposium Content Contributors and Executive Board Members

• Makiyah Jones – President & Committee Director
• Shemar Mills – Student Engagement Chair & Committee Member
• Samara Jenkins – 1st Vice President Committee Member
• Marie-Rosa Jeudy – Fundraising Chair Committee Member
• Whitnee McCalla – Treasurer & Committee Member
• Chloe Webb – Committee Member
• Daniel Adams – Committee Member
• Mekhi Brown – Committee Member
• Maymuna Diallo – Committee Member

Presented by NABA Inc.