Calendar of Events
Alumni Meet and Greet
Join us to kick off this spring season at 12 Stories rooftop—enjoy refreshments while overlooking beautiful waterfront views at the Wharf! Come meet board members and learn how to get involved with our chapter's activities. Contact us to RSVP.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
12 Stories Rooftop
75 District Square SW, Washington, D.C.
The Power & Purpose Mixer
The Power & Purpose Mixer is an intimate, high-impact networking experience designed to bring together professionals, creatives, and community leaders for an evening of meaningful connection and cultural exchange.
Join members and guests from the JHU Society of Black Alumni, Baltimore Young Professionals, and the INROADS Mid-Atlantic Alumni Association as we build community, expand networks, and create opportunities that extend beyond the room.
Includes complimentary cocktails, light bites, and professional headshots for early arrival guests.
Friday, April 17, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Collective Spaces
306 West Redwood Street
#Suite 500 Baltimore, MD 21201
RSVP: sobamixer.eventbrite.com
Diversitech Conference 2026
We are excited to partner again with Tribaja for the upcoming Diversitech Conference in Philadelphia!
See the website for more information about the conference. Contact us to express interest for complimentary tickets. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, March 19, 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026
Rivers Casino
1001 N Delaware Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Careers Without Borders: Leadership, Luxury, and the Power of Pivoting
An EDHEC Luxury Club Fireside Chat with Jill Pemberton, CFO North America, LVMH
Moderated by Brittany Shaw, Vice President, Mid-Atlantic INROADS Alumni Association
This conversation explores leadership transformation, long-term value creation, and how to craft a resilient professional identity in luxury and beyond.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
12:00 p.m. EST (5:00 p.m. CEST)
Mid-Atlantic Alumni Holiday Social Mixer
Mid-Atlantic Alumni Holiday Social Mixer
Let's gather for holiday cheer and celebration! We invite you to connect with us to close out this year, together.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Washington, D.C.
Kindly RSVP by emailing inroadsmidatlanticalumni1@gmail.com.
Networking Essentials Workshop
Networking Essentials Workshop
We hope to see you at our Alumni/College Links D.C. parent session for a "Networking Essentials" workshop. You may enter to win two $50 gift cards! For more information, contact Alumni Relations Chair Darrylyn Bakshi.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Howard University
Washington, D.C.
INROADS National Conference and National Career Academy
The INROADS National Conference and National Career Academy will take place virtually on Thursday, July 17, 2025 and Friday, July 18, 2025. Please consider volunteering to help make it a success!
If interested, sign up via the link below or email Yvonne McKinnon, National Director of Learning & Development at ymckinnon@inroads.org.
📅 Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18
🕒 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
📍Virtual
Volunteer➡️ INROADS National Conference 2025
Ways You Can Support:
✅Serve as a judge for our Business Pitch Competition
✅Introduce workshop speakers and manage sessions
✅Provide technical support
✅Facilitate intern roundtable discussions
✅Recommend a keynote speaker
Fireside Chat with Jill Pemberton
We are excited to offer the next segment of our #LevelUp2022 professional development series with Jill Pemberton, INROADS' 2021 Alumni Trailblazer and executive at Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Plan to join our chapter meeting on Thursday, March 24th at 7 pm ET. Register here.
Expedite Your Climb to Executive Leadership with Rainia Washington
Join the INROADS Mid-Atlantic Alumni Association as we hear from 2021 Trailblazer, Rainia Washington of FINRA on Thursday, January 20. Hear from an INROADS Alumna on everything you need to know about leveling up your career, landing an executive leadership position, salary negotiation, and more! We are honored to have you and look forward to the upcoming event. Register here.
INROADS Virtual Hispanic Heritage Month Event
A fundraising event highlighting the Art, Music, Culture and Impact of Latinos
50th Anniversary Benefit Gala
Join us for the INROADS virtual 50th Anniversary Benefit Gala that will recognize industry leaders, influencers, Alumni, corporate and community partners who have fulfilled the legacy of the mission and are making an impact in the community. Register HERE.
Mid-Atlantic Trailblazers Celebration & Forum
Please join us as we celebrate this year’s INROADS Mid-Atlantic alumni trailblazers. We congratulate the winners on their amazing career accomplishments, commitment to service, and continued support of the INROADS community.
INROADS Alumni Kickoff
Join us for our annual INROADS Alumni Kickoff. This will be a time for us to unify and gear up for 2021. The agenda includes a state of INROADS address by Forest Harper, President and CEO, and a motivational speech by our very own Josette Towles, DMV chapter President. The evening will also feature live jazz, networking, giveaways, and Q&A.