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Ro! Chairwoman of The HBCU Sports Summit a division of The Ro Ro Group, has over 30+ years of sports marketing experience. Ro! is also an NFL player consultant. You can check out her other entities at
Terrence Davis Chief Operating Officer of The HBCU Sports Summit has over 30+ years of sports marketing experience, and is also an NFL agent advisor for The Ro Ro Group. He coordinates the players and coaches along with logistical operations at each event.
Sonja O. Stills has been a respected, well-known staple within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for the past 19 years, and on Jan. 1, 2022, she took over as commissioner -- becoming the first female commissioner in the conference's history, as well as the first female commissioner of a Div. I HBCU conference.
With a proven track record of accountability, efficiency, and passion, Stills has risen through the ranks within the MEAC, beginning with her tenure at the conference in October 2002. Stills has made a name for herself among her peers and other industry professionals for her never-ending dedication to the conference and its student-athletes, ability to grow and innovate, organization, team-first mentality, and goal-achieving initiative.
In January 2021, Stills was promoted to Chief of Staff/Chief Operating Officer of the MEAC. In her new role, she ensures that the Commissioner is carrying out the strategic objectives of the Council of Chief Executive Officers and the Delegate Assembly. Stills remains the lead on all hiring, strategic and long-range planning, re-branding, and marketing, NCAA Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), conference budget, the renewal of the MEAC Basketball Tournament with the City of Norfolk, and all special events and activities.
Daylon Cason was born and raised in Long Beach California. He played football at Glenville State University. He is currently FBU Co-director So. Cal at Long Beach City College. He's a staple in the community and an advocate for youth football. He is a teacher, trainer, coach and inspiration to many young athletes. His goal is to help one athlete at a time to reach their goal and advance in the sports arena at the highest level.
Shemar Bridges Bridges grew up in Jacksonville, Fl. and attended Potter's House Christian Academy. Bridges began his college football career at Tusculum. He redshirted his true freshman season and transferred to Fort Valley State after his redshirt freshman year. Bridges was named second team All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as a redshirt sophomore after finishing the season with 51 receptions for 765 yards and four touchdowns. Bridges signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2022. He is the Ambassador for the HBCU Sports Summit Football Program, sharing his knowledge and love for the game. Teaching the student athletes how to use your talents and skills on the field.
Marc Ross is an analyst on NFL Network appearing on various programs such as NFL Total Access and NFL Now. Before joining the NFL Network as an analyst, Marc Ross worked for a year as a consultant for NFL Football Operations, and prior to that, Marc spent 11 years with the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls in his time with the organization. Marc spent five seasons as the Vice President of Player Evaluation and six seasons as the Director of College Scouting. Starting his career as a public relations intern at training camp for the Giants in 1995, Marc then went on to work for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1996-2000 working in personnel and then becoming the Eagles' eastern regional scout. At the age of 27, Marc became the NFL's youngest college scouting director, and he spent seven years there with the Eagles before moving to the Buffalo Bills in the spring of 2004 to be a national college scout. Along with the title of youngest college scouting director, Marc was named All-Ivy League Wide Receiver in 1993 and 1994 at Princeton. He holds five school records as a receiver and punt returner including most returns in a season and most yards in a game. Additionally, in 2019 Marc was named to the Princeton All Time Team of the Ivy League Era. While at Princeton Marc earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and a master's degree in sport management from the University of Massachusetts in 1997.
Martha Sylla Underwood is a highly accomplished software technology industry veteran who has built a storied career spanning from IBM in Florida to Silicon Valley, and now Birmingham, Alabama. With a background in developing enterprise solutions for insurance carriers, creating early versions of healthcare patient portals, and positioning startups for acquisition through her expertise in business modeling and product optimization, Martha is a true innovator in the industry. Today, she serves as the Founder and CEO of Prismm, a company dedicated to revolutionizing the wealth transfer process at the end of life through technology
Ms. Arrington has a long career as a financial aid professional. For over twenty years she served as Corporate Director of Financial Aid and Title IV Compliance for Strayer University (“Strategic Education- STRA”), during which time the University grew from two to nearly sixty campuses. Ms. Arrington has been an active member in student financial aid professional organizations for many years. She is Past President of the District of Columbia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, past member of the Executive Council of the Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, and has been a member of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, the Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, and the Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators where she served as Co-Chair of VASFAA's Minority Affairs Committee. On May 27, 2010, she was inducted in the Washington DC College Bound, Inc. Hall of Fame. The award is given by The Board of Directors, College Bound, Inc. to salute individuals, and/or community groups that have demonstrated on-going support for the mission and services of College Bound, Inc. Ms. Arrington performed as a Senior Adviser of Higher Education Services at Cooley PLLC. She assisted attorneys in the firm's higher education services practice to provide client institutions and organizations with expert assistance, technical analysis and guidance in the management and evaluation of student financial assistance services, with a particular emphasis on the Title IV student financial assistance programs. Currently, Ms. Arrington serves as the Director of Financial Aid for Office of Financial in the Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Division at Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland. She received her B. A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Anthony Poindexter Jr, AKA - AJ (Ro! Nephew) is a dedicated Junior Film student at Penn State University with a profound passion for visual storytelling. Over the past four years, AJ has cultivated extensive expertise in videography, cinematography, and video editing. His professional journey includes notable roles as a cinematographer and Editor for esteemed events and organizations such as the NCAA Women’s Final Four, Penn State Athletics, Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Elite 11 QB Competition, AU Pro Sports, and various campus organizations at Penn State University. AJ is known for his unwavering work ethic and enthusiasm for his craft, showcasing a commitment that resonates in every project he undertakes. His skills make him a valuable asset for any creative endeavor.
“Raised by a military father, with a corporate finance mom along side my identical twin sister & 2 younger siblings. We moved & traveled often, this allowed me to engage with many people on any level comfortably. I have a criminal justice degree, but chose to stay in the hospitality & event industry. I have traveled from Seattle, Chicago, Virginia Beach, Las Vegas and now southern Ca. I love helping people and creating magical moments and memories. My Passionate is all about helping people.” My current position is assisting Ro! with the platform and handling the day to day operations in the office and on site locations & events.
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