OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 Dr. Clover Baker-Brown is a nationally recognized scholar, speaker, and higher-education leader whose work focuses on leadership, organizational communication, and institutional transformation. 

She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, bringing systems-level expertise to academic leadership, equity-centered reform, and institutional effectiveness. 

A tenured full Professor of Communication Studies, Dr. Baker-Brown has served in senior leadership roles, including Faculty Senate President, Academic Program Leader, Academic Council Co-Chair, Director of the International Student Center, and Chair of the Student Equity Reform. In these roles, she led data-informed initiatives to improve retention, completion, and faculty engagement, and to strengthen shared governance during periods of institutional change. Known for translating complex organizational challenges into practical, human-centered strategies, Dr. Baker-Brown bridges scholarship and practice with clarity and purpose. 

A sought-after presenter and facilitator, she speaks on leadership, faculty engagement and student success, and interpersonal and intercultural communication, offering audiences both intellectual depth and actionable insight grounded in real institutional and organizational experiences. 

 Christopher Harvin is a seasoned international strategist with more than 30 years of experience in government affairs, strategic and crisis communications, and international business operations across over 100 countries.

At Becker, Mr. Harvin provides high-level strategic counsel, government relations, and lobbying support to a diverse portfolio of corporate and international clients.

He also serves as Managing Director and Co-Founder of a boutique global consultancy specializing in reputation management, PR litigation, crisis communications, and political strategy. The firm advises heads of state, senior political leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and multinational corporations worldwide.

Mr. Harvin is a Co-Founder and Board Member of Vanguard Africa, a nonprofit organization committed to promoting democracy, good governance, and rule of law across the African continent.

Previously, Mr. Harvin was a partner at Barbaricum, where he was instrumental in transforming the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) from a startup into a nationally recognized federal contractor. The firm provided advanced solutions in strategic communications, cybersecurity, intelligence, and data analytics to the U.S. government. During his tenure, Barbaricum earned numerous accolades, including three consecutive placements on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, recognition as a top workplace by The Washington Post, and honors from Ernst & Young, GovStar, and SmartCEO.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Harvin held senior roles at several prominent strategic communications firms. As Managing Partner of Sanitas International, he led efforts in crisis communications, government affairs, and political advisory services for foreign governments and clients in emerging markets. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of the International Practice Group at Levick Strategic Communications, advising sovereign clients, law firms, and high-profile individuals on global media strategy, reputation management, and crisis response. During his tenure, Levick was consistently ranked as the top crisis communications agency in the industry. He also served as a Strategic Communications Consultant to Porter Novelli in Washington, D.C., where he counseled clients in the defense, technology, and international sectors.

Mr. Harvin’s public service spans multiple U.S. presidential administrations. His government roles have included senior advisory positions at the White House, the Department of Defense under Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, the Department of Veterans Affairs under Secretary Jim Peake, Capitol Hill with Congressman Doug Lamborn, and the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. He has advised six U.S. presidential campaigns and led official advance delegations for multiple Presidents and Vice Presidents across more than three dozen countries. He has also served in key roles during six national party conventions, two Presidential Transition Teams, and three Presidential Inaugural Committees.

Currently, Mr. Harvin serves on the Communication Arts Alumni Advisory Board at Georgia Southern University and is a member of the American Enterprise Institute’s (AEI) Leadership Network. He also serves as Chief International Advisor and Advisory Board Member for BioDrook (formerly A.D.A.M.), a U.S.-Ukrainian biotech firm pioneering 3D-printed, bioresorbable bone implants. He previously served on the Advisory Board of the Center for Security Policy, a Washington-based think tank focused on national security and defense issues.

Mr. Harvin is frequently sought after for his insights on foreign affairs, domestic politics, national security, defense, and international strategic communications. He has been featured in leading outlets including the Financial Times, New York Times, Economist, Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Washington Post, PRWeek, LA Times, National Defense, NPR, and BBC.

In 2013, PRWeek named Mr. Harvin one of the nation’s “Top 40 PR Professionals Under 40.” A native of South Carolina, he resides in Washington, D.C., with his family.

  Angie Crews is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Vice President for Communications at Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Angie also contributes as a Board Member at Joe's Movement Emporium. Previously, Angie held the position of Senior Director for Communications at Prince George's Community College from July 2017 to May 2024, and prior to that, Angie worked at Washington Adventist University in multiple roles, including Associate Vice President for Integrated Marketing and Communications. Earlier career experiences include positions at Andrews University as Director for Marketing and Enrollment, as well as Deputy Communications Director at Gaull 2006. Angie holds a Master of Business Administration from Washington Adventist University and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Public Relations from Columbia Union College. 

 Dr. Sandra Proctor is an experienced professional dedicated to optimizing the performance trajectory for historically underserved youth. With well over thirty years in higher education at Norfolk State University as tenured Professor in the Strong School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Executive Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as Special Assistant to the Director of Education, she has engaged in a broad spectrum of undergraduate and graduate teaching and leadership experiences. Recognized for her understanding and grasp of k/12-post doctoral education, Dr. Proctor was asked to serve as a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) at NASA. As ASEE Fellow, she wrote NASA’s Strategic Plan for Education which became a model for the Agency’s k/12-postdoc STEM education opportunities for students, teachers, professors, and post doc researchers.

Dr. Proctor has served as an advocate for the needs of vulnerable, historically under- resourced black and brown youth and their families and has provided expert research-based testimony on Capitol Hill for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs, and community colleges). She has also served in diverse capacities in professional organizations, and state and community based boards and committees. She understands the pivotal role of exemplary community based foundations that emphasize an assets model and leverages unique cultural backgrounds as strengths and not liabilities for vulnerable youth.