24th Annual UNCF South Florida Leader’s Luncheon

Keynote Speaker Announced

The City of Sunrise Mayor Michael J. Ryan has been selected as a keynote speaker for the 24th Annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) South Florida Leader’s Luncheon on December 13th, 2024.

About the Event

The 24th Annual UNCF South Florida Leader’s Luncheon will be held on Friday, December 13th, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. Attendees to the event will have an opportunity to hear from the keynote speakers as well as engage with local businesses and community organizations dedicated to promoting educational access and equity. Funds raised will support scholarships and programs for students attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Nationally, UNCF is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.

Keynote Speaker Message

Mayor Ryan says he is excited for the opportunity to education “Through the sustained work of UNCF and the contributions from generous donors, we are expanding educational pathways that benefit not only individual students but also our entire community and world,” said Mayor Ryan, who has served as Mayor since 2010. “Supporting the UNCF and the HBCUs in our community inspires the next generation of leaders, educators, professionals, dreamers and thinkers. I am honored to participate in this transformative mission, and I encourage our community partners to help change the trajectory of young minds by working together to build the dreams of tomorrow.”

Additional Speakers

Mayor Ryan will be joined at the Leader’s Luncheon by Florida Memorial University Interim President William McCormick and UNCF South Florida Leadership Council Chair Thaddeus “Thad” Hamilton, who emphasize the vital role HBCUs play in promoting economic development broadly throughout our community and educational equity. Attendees will also learn more about UNCF’s mission to provide financial assistance and other support to students, underscoring the organization’s message that “a mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”

Get Involved

To learn more about UNCF or purchase tickets to the event, visit https://uncf.org/local-offices/fortlauderdale or contact UNCF Development Director Roxanna Blissett at 954-527-3315 or [email protected].

Conclusion

The 24th Annual UNCF South Florida Leader’s Luncheon is an opportunity to support educational access and equity in our community, while also celebrating the achievements of UNCF and the HBCUs. We encourage you to join us on December 13th, 2024, and be a part of this transformative mission.

FAQs

Q: What is the date and time of the event?
A: The event will be held on Friday, December 13th, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Q: Where is the event located?
A: The event will be held at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.

Q: Who are the keynote speakers?
A: Mayor Michael J. Ryan, Florida Memorial University Interim President William McCormick, and UNCF South Florida Leadership Council Chair Thaddeus “Thad” Hamilton.

Q: How can I learn more about UNCF or purchase tickets to the event?
A: You can visit https://uncf.org/local-offices/fortlauderdale or contact UNCF Development Director Roxanna Blissett at 954-527-3315 or [email protected].