Recognized as the #6 most diverse MBA program among top-50 business schools by U.S. News & World Report, Simon is dedicated to supporting the student experience through inclusive education. Our Diversity Conference is a special event that gives prospective MBA candidates a chance to learn more about the opportunities available at the school, as well as meet with students, alumni, staff, and faculty.
James is an award-winning business executive and community advocate with over 20 years of experience, including positions at five global companies (Paramount/BET, Red Bull North America, The Coca-Cola Company, Kellogg's, and General Mills) and two nonprofit organizations (KIPP Philadelphia Charter Schools and The Center for Youth Services). He is currently the president of LL COOL J's Rock The Bells. He graduated with a BS in business management from The Pennsylvania State University and went on to earn an MBA from the University of Rochester's Simon Business School. In 2017 and 2018, he was named a “40 Under 40 Brand Marketer” by Brand Innovators (the largest network of brand marketers in the United States).
Past Alumni Participants
Kenyatta Andrews ’06S (MBA)
National Museum of African American Music
José Chan ’03S (MBA)
LVMH
Jasmine Kahn ’11S (MBA)
One Planet Group
Jasmine Mitchell ’19S (MBA)
L’Oréal
Lydia Perez Poole ’06S (MBA)
McCormick & Company
Richard Bailey ’15S (MBA)
Pandora; GrpFit
Howard Reid ’08S (MBA)
Janssen
Ron Homer ’71S (MBA)
RBC Global Asset Management
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Travel stipends available.
We make traveling here easy with generous travel stipends, complimentary hotel accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights, and meals during scheduled events. For more information, email events@simon.rochester.edu.
Can’t make it to Diversity Conference?
If traveling to Rochester in early 2025 doesn’t fit your schedule, we offer several opportunities throughout the year to attend on-campus events so you can see yourself at Simon. We hope to see you soon!
