Artis G. Hampshire-Cowan, Esq. is founder and principal of Leveraged Leadership Group, LLC and is a senior fellow of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB). During her 25-year tenure at Howard University, she served as the senior vice president and corporate secretary, an interim chief operating officer, and as the acting president.  A sought-after speaker and trainer, her specialties include organizational and leadership development; managing change and transition; diversity and inclusivity; board-CEO relationships, and board strategic development.  Prior to being promoted to senior vice president, Artis served as corporate secretary and vice president for human resource management with executive oversight of Howard University’s 6000+ workforce.
 

Artis is recognized not only for her impressive career accomplishments, but also for her profound concern for children and underserved populations, access to quality education, and the future of the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Artis is a founding board member of Bright Beginnings, a daycare center for homeless children, and a founder of the Howard University-based Girls, Inc. DC.  

 

Lyles Carr ('87), Co-Chair

Gwendolyn Boyd ('96), Co-Chair

 

Mary Abbajay (’06)

Rosie Allen-Herring (’02)

Charlene Dukes (’13)

Michele V. Hagans (’88)

Sandi Hallmark (’13)

Kerry-Ann Hamilton (’15)

Debbi Jarvis (’09)

Terry Kenny (’16)

Rachel Kronowitz (’15)

Steve Manlove (’13)

Pinkie Mayfield (’01)

Chris Morrison (’19)

Alex Orfinger (’98)

Howard Stone (’96)

Mahan Tavakoli (’98)

Diane Tipton (’98)

Kevin Wrege (’13)