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The MOXIES would like to thank our newest sponsor: Black Rock Engineering and Technology led by the absolutely wonderful human being, Louverture Jones! You can meet “LoJo”, and the rest of our sponsors & Honorees on 2/7/24, 4-6:30pm The Wine Collective Presented by: Comcast Honorees: Kelly Schultz, CEO, Maryland Tech Council Philippia Richardson, Early College Initiatives, University of Baltimore Kathy Benson, Founder, Tequity4All Black Rock Engineering and Technology is a company that provides high-quality Engineering, Cyber Security and professional services to empower organizations with real solutions. We understand the fiscal pressures faced by both the U.S. Government and Commercial companies, which is why we offer simple, effective, and affordable tailored solutions. Unlike other companies that provide vague “insights”, we believe in giving direct and prescriptive answers to complex problems. Our team of industry professionals brings extensive experience from Big 4 firms and is unafraid to challenge traditional norms for your organization’s benefit. As a certified #sdvosb, and #minorityownedbusiness, we are committed to delivering excellence. We collaborate closely with you, serving as your trusted advisor and integrator, ensuring clear direction and tangible results. Expect straightforward communication, efficient problem-solving, and a genuine commitment to your success when you choose Black Rock Engineering and Technology. Contact us today to explore how we can support your organization. Together, let’s shape a future of success through innovation, collaboration, and efficiency. Thank you to our Sponsors, Partners, & Honorees! St. Paul Group, R. John Vogel Jen Vogel, SHRM-CP Gross Mendelsohn Tyler von Lange, CPA University of Baltimore John Brenner Maryland Tech Council Pam Lubel MCCE Megean Garvin Britestar Business Solutions Jack Devlin Grateful Digs Kevin Bradley Fedibacco @fran dibacco Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition (BDEC) Cody Dorsey Cybersecurity Association of Maryland Inc. (CAM) Tasha Cornish Needworking David Carberry BGE Divesh Gupta

Our next Honoree is the incredibly compassionate trailblazer, Philippia Richardson, of @ubaltmain Philippia is responsible for bringing, Baltimore City Public Schools, access to “Early College Initiatives” so that we leave no student behind in our amazing city! Tix: MOXIEwTech.com Join us, 2/7/24, @The Wine Collective 4-6:30 pm to celebrate #womenengineers #womenentrepreneurs #womenatwork #women #Innovators that have singularly helped to shift our Baltimore & Beyond towards greatness! Philippia Richardson is the current Academic Program Specialist for the University of Baltimore’s Office of Early College Initiatives, B-Power Program. The program, headed by Program Director, John Brenner, is a dual enrollment program for Baltimore City high school students to earn college and high school credit for UB college courses. The program also has college readiness courses for middle school students, and over the last several years, the B-Power program has reached over 2, 500 Baltimore City area students. Richardson earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and her Master of Arts in Communications Design from the University of Baltimore. Previously, she was the Assistant Coordinator of Writing and Learning Services at UB’s Achievement and Learning Center and an adjunct professor and workshop instructor at three universities: University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland, College Park, and the University of Baltimore. She has taught writing courses and workshops in the Baltimore area for the past 20 years. Philippia Richardson has worked in UB’s Office of Early College Initiatives for the last seven years and loves the opportunity to influence Baltimore’s middle and high school students. “I am energized and inspired by the many bright and enthusiastic students I meet. I feel a kinship with their love of learning and their ability to persist in the face of sometimes daunting odds,” she says.

Please join us 2/7/24, for #TheMOXIES 4-6:30 pm @The Wine Collective Presented by: @comcast To honor and celebrate five (5) women who have pioneered in innovation to better our Baltimore, & Beyond Community. Tix: MOXIEwTech.com First to be recognized, and honored is the one and only game changer: @Kelly Schulz, CEO, @mdtechcouncil Kelly Schulz is a mother, wife, successful small business owner, and served seven years in Governor Hogan’s administration as the Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Commerce. In her most recent role as Secretary of Commerce, Kelly oversaw the state’s primary economic development agency, responsible for attracting new businesses, job growth, and workforce development. Under Kelly’s leadership, the department also served as the largest resource to provide financial assistance to struggling Maryland companies adversely impacted by COVID-19. Prior to entering her career in public service, Kelly was always focused on her community. Kelly went on to work as a program manager for a defense contractor and then became a partner in opening a small business – a cybersecurity firm. Wanting to continue to serve her community, Kelly was successfully elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County. Kelly took her knowledge and experience as a small businesswoman and served on the Economi Matters Committee where she focused on legislation relating to banks and other financial institutions, business occupations and professions, economic development, labor and employment, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation. Recognized by newly-elected Governor Hogan for her knowledge and expertise on economic matters, she was appointed as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) in 2015. At DLLR Kelly managed nearly 2,000 employees and oversaw an annual budget of $375 million. Kelly currently lives in Frederick County, Maryland with her husband John Nowell.

We will be announcing our, Honorees, starting this week! Stay Tuned! To buy your, $35, ticket that will get you access to this fun filled celebration of “Women Leaders In Innovation” Baltimore & Beyond, please visit: MOXIEwTech.com Thank you to our Sponsors, Partners, and Honoree Organizations: Presented by: Comcast The St. Paul Group Needworking Highwire Improv BlackRock Engineering Services Baltimore Gas and Electric Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A. University of Baltimore Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition Maryland Tech Council Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE) Tequity4All Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc. (Baltimore, MD) MOXIE Promotion Waterfront Tech Series Code in the Schools Digital Harbor Foundation

@comcast @thewinecollectivebaltimore @wftechseries @moxie_promotion @stpaulgroup @grossmendelsohn @tvonlange @camicybermd @ubaltmain

Honoring our Women Champions, of Innovation, Baltimore Edition! Presented by: @comcast @thewinecollectivebaltimore 2/7/24

The, Inaugural, #RoboticsNight event is invite only, but I have five spots left for #Business Supporters to come witness the magic that happens when our youth takes on Robotics, #STEM, and #Coding! Just want to learn more, e-mail me! [email protected] Welcome to the Inaugural, “Robotics Night”, by: #EdTequity. Digital Harbor Foundation & Maryland Center for Computing Education have joined forces to bring you​ the Inaugural “Robotics Night”: A space for Students, Teachers, Parents, Partners, and Business Supporters/Donors to come together and witness the magic that happens when our kids (youth ages 3-12) participate in hands-on activities that include coding, STEM, ​& of course, Robotics This INAUGURAL EVENT, on 10/26, 6-8 pm is a night where youth are engaging in educational, and developmentally appropriate STEM activities. @Digital ​ Harbor Foundation will discuss their projects with other students, parents, teachers, and business partners. All who attend will be able to speak with the students who are engaged in the activities, explore alongside them, and network with other like minded adults! Complete with a Pizza Party, Haunted House, and some sweet treats for our students to go home with...this should prove to a very, spoooktacular event, for ALL! Powered by: #WFTechSeries Digital Harbor Foundation #MCCE #MOXIEPromotion The St. Paul Group Baltimore Gas and Electric Comcast Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI) Needworking

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