OUR LEADERSHIP
Committed to the Community
Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of Historical Black Colleges and Universities Alumni is the backbone of Black Xcellence Prep. Our ideas help shape the direction and mission of the Black Xcellence Prep organization as it continues to develop.
DONTRELL SMITH
President of Black Xcellence Prep
Howard University, BBA 2010
Howard University, MBA 2012
Dontrell Smith, DCPS alumni, founded Black Xcellence Prep with the vision to close the achievement gap by preparing and educating youth with life skills post-high school education with an emphasis in the Black community.
ELDRICK BROWN JR.
Vice President of Career Development
Howard University, BBA 2010
University of Maryland UC, MBA 2016
Eldrick Brown Jr. joined Black Xcellence Prep with a passion for understanding youth will soon drive our economy. Youth employment has positive implications for their future economic, academic, and social outcomes.
TAVON REYNOLDS
Vice President of Financial Literacy
Hampton University, MS 2010
University of Illinois, MBA (2023)*
Tavon Reynolds joined Black Xcellence Prep to provide his knowledge and expertise in Financial Literacy. Tavon believes being financially literate and empowered is the perfect way to help bridge the generational gap in the Black Community.
LARRY FERRELL
Vice President of Pre-College Support
Howard University, BS 2010
Georgetown University, MBA 2013
Larry Ferrell, DCPS alumni, joined Black Xcellence Prep with the vision to ensure students in the Black community are fully supported throughout their collegiate endeavors.