The Charlotte Collegiate Institute
Who We Are
The Charlotte Collegiate Institute is a Regional Program under the umbrella of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship.
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is a two summer development and leadership program located in Washington D.C. In 2016, with the support of the John M. Belk Endowment, the Institute for Responsible Citizenship launched a pilot regional project in Charlotte, North Carolina, which would ultimately be called the "Charlotte Collegiate Institute."
The Charlotte College Institute selects Charlotte’s best and brightest African American male college students to participate in the program.
At the Heart of Leadership
The Charlotte Collegiate Institute (CCI) stands at the crossroads of ambition and achievement. Established under the Institute for Responsible Citizenship, CCI is a beacon for African American male college students in Charlotte.
Our mission?
To forge extraordinary men poised to make extraordinary contributions to society.
Charlotte Collegiate Institute Leadership
Founder | President
Dr. William Keyes IV
OUR Leadership
The Collegiate Institute's leadership consists of industry leaders who bring diverse expertise and experience to the organization, having been scholars or contributors to its growth.
Their commitment ensures the institute's continued success in fostering leadership development and academic achievement.
Head Director
Keinan Johsnon
Co - Director
Kahlil Blount
Schools We Serve
CCI has fortunately had numerous leaders in the community engage with the CCI Scholars. These leaders come from various industries and backgrounds.
Here is a list of some of our guest speakers:
Guest Speakers
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Michael Devaul - Senior Vice President, YMCA of Greater Charlotte
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Ronnie Bryant – Consultant, Charlotte Regional Partnership
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Rwenshaun Miller - Mental Health Specialist
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Dr. Willie Griffin - Historian Levine Museum of the New South
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Mac Everett - Former Wells Fargo Executive
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Glenn Burkins - Q City Metro
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Walt Frye – Conduent
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Bridgette Ann Hampden - JP Morgan Chase
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Seth Bennett – Senior Vice President, Charlotte Hornets
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Travis Manigan - Gradify App
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Greg Jackson - Heal Charlotte
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Michelle Horton - Wake Forest University School of Business
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David Head - Grant Thornton
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Nick Sullivan - Novant Health
The Institute For Responsible Citizenship
The Charlotte Collegiate Institute is under the larger umbrella of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship. The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is an intensive two summer leadership development program for talented African Americans in Washington D.C. The mission of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship is to prepare men to be exemplary citizens and leaders. To learn more information about the Institute for Responsible Citizenship
