Our Team

At Strada, we are interested in supporting strategies that improve postsecondary education and training and workforce success.

Daryl A. Graham

Senior Vice President, HBCU and Engagement

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Chantée Eldridge

Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

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Damien Padilla

Manager, Outcomes & Operations HBCU Initiative

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Interested in knowing more about the Strada HBCU Initiative? Reach out to learn more about HBCUs’ success as drivers of degree attainment and economic mobility.

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HBCU Partners

Partnering with HBCUs helps more students achieve better outcomes for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Why HBCUs?

These anchor institutions provide critical platforms for the educational and economic advancement of their students.

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Strada Scholars

Strada Scholars are changemakers who aim to make significant contributions on campus, within the community, and in their future careers.

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HBCU Stories

Strada Expands Historic Partnership with HBCUs to Help Develop Next Generation of Leaders

Initiative designed to support aspiring leaders at HBCUs through scholarships, work-based learning opportunities, expands to 50 schools

Strada Scholar D’Vontae Scott

Delaware State sophomore accounting major eyes and a different career path after viewing a wealth of options.

Strada Scholar Imani Burke

With a passion for writing and teaching, student seeks ways to teach while she’s still learning

Strada Scholar Jeremy Jackson

Sophomore engineering ‘rock star’ learns to become a leader while following in the HBCU grad footsteps of his parents and brother.

Strada Scholar Keante’ Lewis

As a natural leader, student embraces opportunities to work in her field and build campus community

The Significant Value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Two centuries after the first historically Black colleges and universities were founded, the 101 accredited HBCUs in operation today continue to deliver on their legacy of expanding educational opportunity for Black students that leads to successful and fulfilling lives.

28 HBCUs Join Ambitious Initiative to Connect Students’ Education and Aspirations

$25 million grant from Strada Education Network taps the collective experience and insights of HBCU leaders to scale experiential learning and leadership development within the college experience

Supporting Minority Serving Institutions in Providing College Value

Strada Education Network has awarded grants to five institutions whose aims align with Strada’s mission of “Completion With a Purpose.”