WHO IS MEA BOYKINS?
Seasoned business development professional with specializations in creating global partnerships and events which support social and economic benefits, such as humanitarian aid; workforce development programs; small business development initiatives, and college scholarship programs in the U.S., the Caribbean, Africa, Europe and Asia. Subject matter expert and accomplished public speaker, on topics including business development, cross-cultural communication, social entrepreneurship & youth development.
AWARDS
Resolution from Georgia House of Representatives
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Proclamation from Atlanta City Council
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Proclamation from New Orleans City Council
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“Outstanding Achievement Award” by Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Push Coalition
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Economic Development Award at Emerge Summit
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Spelman College Top 40 Under 40
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Hello Beautiful Top 30 Under 30
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HBCU Buzz Top 30 Under 30
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Gambit's “New Orleans Best” Top 40 Under 40 Award
32
countries
visited
6
countries
3
degrees
2
languages
SPEAKING
ENGAGEMENTS
Speaker at New Orleans Black Chamber of Commerce's 4th Annual Women's Conference
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Interviewed the Executive Vice President & Global Chief Human Resources Officer of Walgreens for AXIOS "View from the Top" Sponsored Segment
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Speaker at Benefit Event with the former Director of the United Nations Refugee Agency; Barcelona, Spain
Interviewed the Senior Vice President of Core Systems & Experiences at Google for AXIOS "View from the Top" Sponsored Segment
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Speaker for Google's Grow with Google Digital Coaching Program, Virtual
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Interviewed the CEO of Sallie Mae for AXIOS "View from the Top" Sponsored Segment
Speaker at Essence Festival's Executive Stage; New Orleans, LA
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Interviewed the Vice President of Meta's Global Business Group for AXIOS "View from the Top" Sponsored Segment
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Panelist at Soledad O’Brien’s Powherful Summit at Spanx Headquarters; Atlanta, GA
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Speaker at the Cross Border Summit; Shenzhen, China
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Speaker at the University of the West Indies; Kingston, Jamaica
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Guest Speaker at Kings College London; London, England
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Keynote Speaker at Spelman College; Atlanta, GA
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Guest Speaker at Fu Jen University; Taipei, Taiwan
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Keynote Speaker at St. Louis University; St. Louis, MO
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Guest Speaker at Manchester University; Manchester, England
EDUCATION
Spelman College: B.A. Psychology (Atlanta, GA)
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Catholic University: Study Abroad (Paris, France)
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Kings College London: M.S. Child Psychiatry (London, England)
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University of San Francisco (California), IQS (Barcelona, Spain), Fu Jen University (Taipei, Taiwan): Masters of Global Business Management
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University of the West Indies: PhD in
Governance & Public Policy (Expected 2025; Kingston, Jamaica)
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