Saturday, April 30, 2022

Keynote Speakers

Daryl J. Carter
Chairman and CEO
Avanath Capital Management, LLC

Daryl J. Carter is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Avanath Capital Management, LLC, a California-based investment firm that acquires, renovates, and operates apartment properties, with an emphasis on affordable and workforce communities. Mr. Carter directs the overall strategy and operations of the Company. Since its formation in 2008, Avanath has acquired $2.5 billion of properties in 13 states in the U.S., comprising 12,000 apartment units. Avanath is vertically integrated and is an SEC registered investment advisor and an institutional fund manager, with capabilities that include acquisition sourcing and underwriting, construction, asset management, and on-site property management.

Maya Watson
Head of Global Marketing
Clubhouse

Maya Watson is the Head of Global Marketing at Clubhouse, leading the creator, partnerships, community, editorial and communication teams for all marketing initiatives. Prior to Clubhouse, Watson was an executive at Netflix leading Editorial & Publishing, and a longtime executive at OWN Networks and Harpo Productions. Originally from Minneapolis, Maya has a BS in Marketing & Advertising from Indiana University and an MS in Integrated Marketing and Communications from Northwestern University.

Panelists

Orlando De Bruce
Global Vice President of Corporate Marketing
Contrast Security

Orlando De Bruce is an award-winning global Marketing Strategist with more than 20 years of career experience driving change within multi-national technology corporations. He is was recently appointed Global Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Contrast Security in Silicon Valley and is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.

Chakema Clinton-Quintana
VP Inclusive Small Business
Live Oak Bank

Chakema Clinton-Quintana is Vice President of Inclusive Small Business at Live Oak Bank, where she leads Channel, powered by Live Oak Bank in downtown Wilmington. She focuses on strengthening and supporting inclusive small business growth in our communities through research, mentorship, and programming. She was named one of WilmingtonBiz top 100 connectors in 2021 and serves on the boards of three nonprofit organizations that aim to empower underserved young people to aspire and achieve.

Malick Diop
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley

Malick Diop is a Managing Director in Morgan Stanley’s Financial Institutions Investment Banking Practice where he oversees the group’s mortgage and residential mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors. He played key leadership roles in Rocket Mortgage’s $2B IPO and the $16B merger between United Wholesale Mortgage and Gores Holdings IV. Additionally, he carved out a name for himself as the primary advisor to the majority shareholder of a $5B global consumer retail business. Under Mr. Diop’s steady and purpose-driven guidance, a $300M minority stake sale and joint venture was finalized.

Ramraghi Fuller
Private Banker
Founder

Ramraghi Fuller is a Director and Private Banker for the Law Firm Group (“LFG”), based in Southern California. In this role, she is responsible for LFG business development and strategy in Orange County and San Diego. Since 2001, Fuller has worked with law firms and their attorneys on wealth management. Together with a team of dedicated specialists, she provides guidance on financial wellness including banking, lending, and investments. She holds FINRA licenses Series 7, 63, and 65. Ms. Fuller actively serves on Citi committees that are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, allyship, talent development, and volunteerism. She is a founding member of the Black Heritage Network in California.

Lance Holman
President, CEO
Holman Capital

Lance S. Holman manages the mission, strategic direction, and operational planning for Holman Capital Corporation. He has nearly 25 years of corporate and public sector finance experience in product development, capital deployment, and institutional investments. He has worked for SunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp. and Chase Equipment Finance originating and structuring tax-exempt lease and debt obligations for public agencies.

Maurice Murray
Executive Director
JP Morgan Private Bank

Maurice Murray works closely with affluent families, corporate executives and owners of closely held businesses to address the challenges that accompany success. He partners with a team of highly skilled specialists to deliver strategic and impartial advice on a range of personal wealth matters, including investment management, credit strategies, portfolio construction, asset allocation, and tax and estate planning.

Jaune Odombrown
CEO, Smartpreneur
UCI Antrepreneur Center

Jaune Odombrown served in the United States Marine Corps from 2004-2013 as Lead Administrations Chief of 4,050 personnel from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and NATO. After his military service, he earned an Entertainment Business Bachelor’s degree from the Los Angeles Film School, a Business Management degree from Argosy University and obtaining a Master’s degree in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Full Sail University in Florida. He is the founder of Smartpreneur, serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence and Director of the Blackstone LaunchPad Program at the UCI ANTrepreneur Center.

Dr. Jeffrey Robinson, PhD,
Associate Professor and Academic Director of CUEED
Rutgers Business School

Jeffrey A. Robinson, Ph.D. is an award-winning business school professor, international speaker and entrepreneur. Since 2008, he has been a leading faculty member at Rutgers Business School where he is the Prudential Chair in Business. He is the Academic Director of The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development and Director of Special Programs at the Rutgers Advanced Institute for the Study of Entrepreneurship & Development, and research fellow of the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation. He has used his business acumen to launch new ventures, advise established businesses and consult to Fortune 1000 corporations.

Tanya Van Court
Founder and CEO
GoalSetter

Tanya Van Court is the Founder and CEO of Goalsetter. Goalsetter is a family saving, financial literacy and investing app that makes it easy for the whole family to learn to become savers and investors, not just consumers.  Goalsetter is Nickelodeon meets Fintech – it combines the best of Fintech companies like Acorns and CashApp with financial education and gaming that appeals to the whole family.  As such, Goalsetter is the first money app for the whole family, giving kids from cradle to graduation - and their parents too- healthy financial habits that will last a lifetime.

Moderators

James Lott II
Real Estate Associate, Better.com
Regional Director, Pluto Capital Investments

James Lott is a real estate professional and entrepreneur. He is passionate about financial literacy and helping families accumulate generational wealth through real estate. He is involved in his local community by advocating for affordable housing in Southern California through the People For Housing organization and mentoring both students and new real estate professionals.

Rodrigo Mahs
Assistant Dean, External Relations and Engagement
UCI Paul Merage School of Business

Rodrigo Mahs has worked extensively in over 18 countries with organizations such as Apple, The Coca-Cola Company, Disney, JPL NASA, The United Nations, Intel, Avanade, Cenovus Energy, The Walt Disney Company, Juniper Networks, Raytheon, Banco Santander, Bradesco, Novartis, Honda Motor Company, CoreLogic, Experian, PIMCO and the Kuwait Foundation for Advancement of Sciences among others. Before joining the Merage School as its Assistant Dean, External Relations and Engagement, Mahs was Executive Director, Head of Global Innovation at 500 Startups, an active early-stage venture capital firm with over 2,600 portfolio companies in over 77 countries, including 31 unicorns ($1B+).

Denica Mandel
CEO
VC Venture Verse

Denica Gordon-Mandel works with clients to increase personal effectiveness and improve quality of life. Ms. Gordon-Mandel positions herself as a behavioral specialist who employs her training for organizational consultation on issues such as managing stress and work-life balance. Her combined knowledge in psychology and professional background allows for her unique insights as she supports organizations with organization positioning, internal and external communications, and crisis management.

Derek Powell
Partner
Altman Solon

Derek Powell, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, is an expert in the global media & entertainment industry, with over 20 years of strategy and operational experience across the production, distribution, and marketing of media content at Accenture, Warner Bros. Sony, Deloitte and now Altman Solon.

Ian O. Williamson, PhD
Dean
UCI Paul Merage School of Business

Ian Williamson is dean of The UCI Paul Merage School of Business. During his 20-year career, Williamson has served on several academic committees and on the boards of directors for a variety of nonprofit organizations. In addition, he has provided expert insights in the areas of organizational innovation and employee recruitment and retention to executives in more than 20 countries across six continents for companies such as CBRE, PwC, Lockheed Martin, Nestle and Accenture.

Our Sponsors

The 2022 BMA Conference is made possible from the support of our generous sponsors. Thank you for believing in our mission.

Sponsorship Opportunities  

The BMA Leadership is committed to the conference being free and benefiting the broader UCI and Orange County communities. We are able to do so with the general support from our Sponsors. To learn more about how you can be a sponsor for the BMA, please contact Christina Johnson.

Title Sponsor: $25,000

• Main sponsor of the Friday evening VIP reception
• Meeting with Dean Williamson to develop corporate strategy that includes capstone and research initiatives
• Press release to Merage community upon confirmation of sponsorship
• Brief speaking opportunity to address conference attendees
• Access for all of company’s attendees to Friday evening VIP reception
• Recognition as the lunch & keynote reception sponsor with two (2) tables for up to 8 guests each
• First choice for exhibit table in prime location
• Company logo recognition on all marketing materials and website
• Company logo recognition in pre-conference emails
• Social media announcement when sponsorship is arranged
• Recognition at conference meals
• Complimentary registration
• Two (2) client passes
• Preassigned access to students and leadership at lunch table
• Meeting with Merage Career Center for recruitment strategy
• Special gift

Foundation Sponsor: $10,000

• Four (4) guests for Friday evening VIP reception
• One (1) table at lunch & keynote reception with up to 8 guests
• Opportunity for exhibit table in prime location
• Company logo on all marketing materials and website
• Company logo recognition in pre-conference emails
• Included in social media announcement featuring sponsors
• Recognition at conference meals
• Complimentary registration
• Two (2) client passes
• Preassigned access to students and leadership at lunch table
• Meeting with Merage Career Center for recruitment strategy
• Special gift

Champion Sponsor: $5,000

• Two (2) guests for VIP reception
• Four (4) seats at lunch & keynote reception
• Opportunity for exhibit table
• Company logo on all marketing materials and website
• Included in social media announcement featuring sponsors
• Recognition at conference meals
• Complimentary registration
• Two (2) client passes
• Meeting with Merage Career Center for recruitment strategy

Presenting Sponsor: $2,500

• Two (2) guests for VIP reception
• Two (2) seats at lunch & keynote reception
• Opportunity for exhibit table
• Company logo on all marketing materials and website
• Included in social media announcement featuring sponsors
• Complimentary registration
• Meeting with Merage Career Center for recruitment strategy