Illuminate and Inspire: Black Alum Panel & Networking Mixer



Please join us on March 17th, 2026 from 4 to 6pm on campus at the Trotter Multicultural Center for an inspiring evening with an opportunity to hear from multiple Black Alums! This conversation will highlight the Alums’ time at U-M, their journeys to the careers they are in today, and the challenges they’ve overcome.



The evening will give students interested in various industries the opportunity to ask questions, gain insight, and build meaningful connections.



Food will be provided.

Business attire is not required, so please come as you are.

This event is open to all LSA students and is proudly sponsored by the LSA Opportunity Hub and the Black Student Union.

RSVP now to reserve your spot! Dinner will be served.



Alum Bios:



Jasmine Brooks

Jasmine Brooks is the founder of JMB Advising and a Detroit-based educator with over a decade of experience in student advising and school leadership. A University of Michigan alum, she began supporting student success during her undergraduate years and has continued this work since 2010.

Her career spans roles as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and Dean of Students where she has consistently focused on improving college access, matriculation, and graduation outcomes.

Jasmine currently serves as Senior Director of Graduate 313 at the Detroit College Access Network, where she leads initiatives to expand postsecondary credential attainment through the development of community-based support hubs across Detroit.



Jade Harris

Jade Harris is a compliance and audit ethics professional currently serving as Program and Process Compliance Lead at Stellantis. She leads large-scale audits, develops risk and compliance frameworks, and has identified significant cost recovery through data analysis and process improvement.

Jade holds an MBA from Wayne State University, where she worked asa Program Coordinator developing STEM leadership programs and managing large-scale program budgets. Jade got her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience from the University of Michigan, with additional executive education from the Ross School of Business.



Tanisha Hemphill

Tanisha Hemphill is a product leader at Ulta Beauty, with experience building global consumer products at companies like Apple, Expedia Group, and Google-acquired Motorola Mobility. She has led large-scale loyalty and growth initiatives used by millions of customers worldwide and is passionate about helping people navigate careers in tech and leadership. Tanisha is also the former Chicago Chapter Lead of the University of Michigan Black Alumni Association, where she focused on mentorship, community building, and supporting the next generation of leaders.