HBCU Social Impact Leadership Breakfast
Date: April 14, 2026
Location: 14A Washington Mews, New York, NY, 10003
Time: 9:00 am
Overview:
The Social Impact Leadership Breakfast is hosted by Africa House, MCW, and Shared Interest. It convenes student leaders, academic institutions, and global social impact organizations to explore leadership pathways that balance social good with sustainable business success. Through moderated discussions and student engagement, the program highlights real-world examples of responsible leadership and global collaboration.
Program:
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Arrival & Networking
9:30 a.m. Welcome
Dr. Yaw Nyarko, Professor of Economics, New York University; Founding Director, NYU’s Africa House
9:45 a.m. Introductions
Edward Bergman, MCW Co-Founder and President of the MCW
Board of Directors
Ann McMikel, Executive Director, Shared Interest
10:00 a.m. Keynote | Transformative Leadership
Dr. Thierno Thiam, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Tuskegee University, representing Dr. Mark A. Brown, President and CEO, Tuskegee University
10:30 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. Leadership Discussion | Microfinance and Corporate Social Responsibility
Dr. Yaw Nyarko, Professor of Economics, Founding Director, NYU Africa House and CTED
Stanley Bergman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Henry Schein, Inc.
Howard Stapler, Retired Senior Leader and Consultant, Henry Schein, Inc.
Moderated by: Dr. Charlie Robbins, Professor Emeritus, School of Social Welfare, Stony Brook University; MCW Board of Directors and Chair, Young Leaders Program Committee
11:50 a.m. ADDITIONAL REMARKS
Brian Barker, Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality; Clinical Associate Professor of Social Enterprising; Executive Director- Apprenticeship & Workforce Development; Executive Director- AHEAD; ICHRIE SIG Chair
11:55 a.m Social Impact in Action: Presentation of Africa House Research Fellowships
Presented by: Ugochi Obidiegwu
12:10 p.m Closing Remarks
Dr. Yaw Nyarko, Professor of Economics, New York University; Founding Director, NYU’s Africa House
12:15 p.m. Lunch