Career Development Conference
The 4th Annual Career Development Conference (CDC) will be led by the Culverhouse Black Business Student Association and the University of Alabama Black Student Union and principally sponsored by the Prewitt Alumni Society* (formerly the Culverhouse African American Alumni Network).
This year, the conference has an expanded focus, featuring a collaborative effort among Black student organizations to unite the campus community and extend valuable professional insight to students from alumni across various fields.
The event is open to all members of the campus and surrounding community and will be held on February 13, 2026, in the Student Center Ballroom on the campus of The University of Alabama. Registration is $20 for non-students, $10 for students. Proceeds will support participating student organizations.
4th Annual Career Development Conference
February 13, 2026
University of Alabama
Student Center Ballroom
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
12:00 PM — Black Student Leadership - Luncheon Discussion | Boxed Lunches will be served
1:00 PM — Authenticity in the Workplace: Showing Up as Yourself in New Spaces | Hosted by Black Business Student Association
Panelists:
Whirlington Anderson | Commercial Associate, Bank of America, Class of 2021.
Reginald Nelson, Sr. | Senior Financial Analyst / Capital Administrator, St. Vincent’s Health System. Class of 1993.
2:00 PM — Winning Early: How to Maximize Internships & Your First 90 Days | Hosted by National Society of Black Engineers
Panelists:
Gaston Large | Engineering Supervisor, Alabama Power. Class of 2003.
Marion McIntosh | Senior Process Engineer, American Honda. Class of 2003, 2006.
Jennifer Miles | Senior Account Director, Cushman & Wakefield / “Kids ‘R’ Kids” Franchise Owner. Class of 1987.
2:50 - 3:20 PM — Networking Break & Refreshments
3:30 PM — Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed: Advocating for Yourself in Rooms that Weren’t Designed for You | Hosted by Future Black Law Student Association
Panelists:
Kennedy Freeman | Certified Legal Intern, Criminal Defense Clinic. Class of 2026.
Deja Evans | Law Clerk, The Umeh Law Firm. Class of 2024, 2027.
Paisley Flagg | Legal Intern, Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office. Class of 2020, 2026.
4:30 PM — Fail Forward: Turning Setbacks into Setups (Especially When You Feel You Must Prove Yourself) | Hosted by African American Studies Student Association
Panelists:
Leslie DeRamus | Founder, Leslo Events. Class of 2015, 2018.
Denzel Bell | Senior Nonprofit Consultant, Growth Strategies, B.S. Class of 2013.
