Inez was born and raised in the Worcester area, graduating from Auburn High School in 2002 and from Clark University in 2007 with a B.A. in Psychology & Sociology. She’s made a career in the events industry focusing on association & corporate events. Inez is on the board of directors for 2 Worcester-based organizations; the African…

Johnna graduated from Clark University in 2009. Her undergraduate degree is in Environment Science with a concentration in Earth Systems Sciences. Currently, Johnna is a Sustainability Planner and Climate Data Scientist with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City. At the MTA, Johnna plays a critical role in decarbonization and climate change resiliency efforts for…

Janette A. Ekanem ’09, MPA ’10, J.D. is Assistant General Counsel for Atrius Health where she provides counsel to the organization on a variety of legal matters.  Janette is the Immediate Past President of the Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys and holds various leadership positions within the Greater Boston legal community, including serving as a member of…

Joanna da Cunha-Semedo ’15, M.A. ’16, studied International Development and Social Change, earning her M.A. in Community Development and Planning. Her research project during her M.A. focused on disrupting Eurocentric education through a social justice curriculum. Throughout her time at Clark, Joanna was actively engaged in both the Worcester and Clark communities. She has devoted…

Shawnasia Black ’08, MSPC ’09 is the Founder/Principal Designer of Asia B. Designs, LLC which is a design studio focused on residential design. She is currently Equity Council Co-Chair for the International Interior Design Association (NY Chapter). As well as a Board Member for FIT Interior Design Advisory Board. Through these positions, she aims to bring…