OFFICERS

Reginald D. Williams II

Washington, DC

A.B. ‘02, Biomedical Ethics

Reginald D. Williams II (Reggie) leads the Commonwealth Fund’s International Program and co-leads the Fund’s focus on Behavioral Health.

As Vice President of the International Health Policy and Practice Innovations program, he is responsible for fostering international dialogue, exchange, and education that enables U.S. policymakers and health care leaders to learn from cross-national experiences. He is responsible for the organization’s international research and policy analysis. Critical to all activities is the cultivation of a robust international network of senior policymakers and health care leaders, including the Commonwealth Fund’s Harkness.

Prior to the Fund, Mr. Williams worked as a managing director at Avalere Health for 15 years. His roles at Avalere included leading the firm’s Evidence-Based Medicine Policy practice and focusing on health care delivery innovation and digital health. For over 10 years, he has volunteered with organizations dedicated to helping people live mentally healthier lives, serving on the board of directors of Fountain House and the Youth Mental Health Project. He has also served as the chair of the board of directors of Mental Health America. Mr. Williams earned an A.B. in Biomedical Ethics from Brown University in 2002.

Interested in serving because:

Brown University changed my life forever. I am running for President-Elect of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council to continue to deepen my service to Brown University and its Black community. 

As a visiting high school senior, I was welcomed by the Black community at Brown during a weekend visit that made me feel at home, excited for my future and future of other Black students like me. That feeling of community drew me to Brown, nurtured me while I was there, and is an experience I want to make sure other Black students and alumni have at the university.

The support network, feelings of belonging, and opportunities for learning that carry Black students through their time on campus is vital. For me, it was being a part of Harambee House leadership, active participation in the group formally known as the Organization of United African Peoples (predecessor to the Black Student Union), and the greater Providence National Pan-Hellenic Council community. As an alumni volunteer, I have led the Brown Club of Washington DC, participated on the President’s Advisory Committee on Public Health and served as a fundraiser on the behalf of my reunion classes.

As President-Elect, I hope to continue to serve the Brown University Black community by fostering relationships between alumni, students, faculty, and staff. I want to be a constructive catalyst for achieving the IPC mission. As alumni, we can create positive experiences for the Black community at Brown. I hope we can work together!

Eleanor Brown

Sc.B. ’93, Biology

Eleanor Brown '93 is a Professor at Fordham and an affiliated faculty member of the Center for Race, Law and Justice. She is also on the Board of Advisors of the Africana Research Center at Penn State where she was previously a faculty member. She is also a Co-Founder of DiversiBoard, a Techstars/JP Morgan company that uses AI to enable African and Caribbean technical talent to find jobs and professional mentorship.  

Eleanor graduated from Brown with a degree in Biology. Eleanor has remained a very active alumna of Brown. She serves as Secretary of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council, is in the alumni leadership for her class (93) and mentors current Brown students. She has also helped place current Brown students in internships. She has served as a volunteer interviewer for applicants to Brown. 

At Brown, she was a very happy resident of Perkins. She won the Alice Hagy Prize for academic achievement at graduation. She was active in a variety of student groups at Brown, including the peer counseling program and most notably the movement for need-blind admissions. Eleanor is passionate about creating opportunities for Black and Brown people. She served as Chair of Lutie Lytle, an academic association of Black women law professors, which is primarily an academic mentorship organization for young Black women considering becoming lawyers and law professors.

After she graduated from Brown, Eleanor received the Rhodes Scholarship. She also graduated from Yale Law School. She then returned to her native Jamaica, where she was Chair of Jamaica's Trade Board.

Interested in serving because:

For the past few years, I have happily served on the Board (as Secretary) under the leadership of Andrea (President) and Reggie (President Elect). We have engaged in many initiatives including the organization of community celebrations, supporting fundraising and matriculation campaigns and regional events to highlight the impressive trajectories of both current students and alumni. 

Brown is a magical place. More than any other educational institution, Brown is responsible for the person I am today. It is precisely because Brown had such an impact on my life that I take my obligations to future generations of Black students seriously.

At the Black Alumni reunion, one of the speakers noted that Brown is the most inclusive PWI in the country. This is not accidental. Generations of Black students and alumni have worked hard to make it this way. Our African-American alumni are extraordinarily committed to Brown. 

As hard as we have worked in the past,  my frank view is that given the current Supreme Court, we are going to have to work even harder in the future. Preliminary admissions numbers from other universities have made it clear that we are already witnessing reductions in the number of Black admitted students. Sadly, this is precisely what my colleague law professors predicted.

Yet I remain optimistic. I believe that with our incredibly motivated alumni, we can make sure that future generations of Black students have even better opportunities than we did - even in a hostile legal climate.

Our involvement has never been more critical! I would appreciate your support!

Adaeze Nwakobi

A.B. '14 Health and Human Biology 

Adaeze (uh-dez-ay) Nwakobi is a dynamic professional with a passion for research and community engagement. A 2014 alumna of Brown University, Adaeze graduated with honors in Health and Human Biology. Her academic achievements laid the foundation for a successful career in clinical research, where she currently works as a Project Manager for a leading clinical trials software company.

Beyond her professional role, Adaeze is deeply committed to community service. She serves on the boards of the Brown Club of Greater Miami and Out in Tech, building connections among alumni and supporting the LGBTQ+ tech community. Adaeze also contributes to the arts by editing for local publications and participating in community events. Her civic engagement includes canvassing and registering new voters.

A self-proclaimed light and life lover, Adaeze finds joy in traveling and exploring new hobbies, like beekeeping. Her blend of curiosity, expertise, and dedication highlights her commitment to making a meaningful impact in both her industry and community.

Interested in serving because:

As a spirited member of the Class of 2014, I am deeply committed to the IPC’s mission of strengthening Brown by addressing the needs and concerns of its Black alumni and fostering a supportive, enriching community.

My journey at Brown was shaped by the dedication and resilience of those who came before me, and I am passionate about making sure the Brown experience is prosperous and nurturing for all members of its Black community. My academic and professional experiences have sharpened my attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to service—qualities that are essential for the role of Secretary.

In my Project Manager role, I manage complex clinical trial projects with pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations. I also serve on the boards of the Brown Club of Greater Miami and Out in Tech, where I focus on communication and community-building. These roles have deepened my commitment to amplifying marginalized, specifically Black, voices and broadening opportunities within our community.

As Secretary of the IPC, I would bring a meticulous approach to record-keeping, a collaborative spirit, and a deep passion for furthering the mission of the IPC. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of the IPC and to help ensure that the Brown experience remains enriching for all. 

Larry O. Warner
A.B. '97, MPH '13

Larry O. Warner is the Chief Impact and Equity Officer at United Way of Rhode Island.  In this role, he oversees the organization's grantmaking, grant writing, research and data analytics, 211, other community and outreach services, innovation, and work to advance racial equity in Rhode Island.  Dr. Warner is also an adjunct assistant professor at Brown.  He serves as chair of the Rhode Island Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health and is President-elect of the Rhode Island Public Health Association.  

Prior to United Way, Dr. Warner served led health grantmaking at the Rhode Island Foundation.  He also served as vice chair of the steering committee for the Rhode Island State Innovation Model (SIM) Test Grant, a $20 million initiative funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to transform Rhode Island's healthcare system.  He serves on the board of directors for the Care Transformation Collaborative of Rhode Island, the Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island, in addition to other advisory boards and committees.  He also is a co-founder of the Black Pilots Association of Rhode Island, which seeks to introduce youth from underrepresented backgrounds to aviation careers as well as serves as a hub for pilots and people interested in increasing the diversity of aviation.

Larry earned an A.B. in Health and Society ('97) and an MPH ('13) from Brown University.  He also earned a Doctor of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a concentration in health equity and social justice.  He lives in Cranston, RI with his family.

Interested in serving because:

The Black community's power, connectivity, and voice at Brown is transformative – for applicants, students, and alumni. My first experience at Brown, hosted by a Black student during Third World Weekend, was eye opening.  The sense of community is strong and has only grown since.  From being a first year at TWTP to serving as an MPC, to living at Harambee House, to The Brotherhood, to serving as an ALANA mentor, to being part of the IPC Black Matriculation Campaign – my Black experience at Brown and service since Brown has created in me a commitment to paying it forward, and I hope to continue that by serving as your Treasurer. 

I want to serve you as Treasurer so that I can use my experiences and strengths, as part of the team of officers, to maintain and grow IPC’s impact for students, alumni, faculty, and staff.  I have worked for and volunteered with organizations of different sizes and resources, with varying missions and impact, and have experience managing simple and complex budgets as a Treasurer, board member, and in the C-suite.  I will bring to bear my knowledge, experience, and expertise to support the pursuit of IPC’s mission so that our impact and legacy is positioned for success for years to come.

I am grateful for the space, network, and community that IPC represents – something that is much bigger than me – and for its impact which no individual alone can achieve.  I thank you for considering me for the role of Treasurer.  I hope to have the opportunity to serve you, my IPC peers, in this capacity.

Jenee Anekwe
A.B.  '24 Science, Technology, and Society

Jenee graduated from Brown University in May 2024 with an A.B. in Science, Technology, and Society on the Medicine & Health Track. Through Brown’s Program in Liberal Medical Education, she is now a first year medical student at the Warren Alpert Medical School. She is interested in pursuing a career in trauma surgery and later hopes to enter the field of healthcare consulting.

During her time as an undergraduate, she was heavily involved on campus: she served as a volunteer EMT with Brown EMS, worked as a Wellbeing Peer Educator with Brown BWell, and participated as a dancer in the Mezcla Latin Dance Troupe. Throughout her four years at Brown, she found her passion in student leadership of Black student organizations. In her roles as the President of the African Students’ Association, Co-Captain of the Oja Modern African Dance team, and Co-President of the League of United Black Women, she had the opportunity to not only gain invaluable knowledge about leadership and mentorship, but also to contribute to the creation of safe spaces for Black students on campus.

Interested in serving because:
In my various roles as a leader in the Black@Brown community, I have noticed that, although COVID definitely affected every student organization, it appeared to have hit Black student organizations the hardest by exacerbating pre-existing issues: 

1. Lack of foundation: Black student organizations would consistently be “rebuilding” or “starting over”, whereas their non-black counterparts were able to simply build upon the solid foundation that their predecessors had left for them. 

2. Limited access: Both in terms of funding and spaces, most Black organizations often had to struggle to receive – or were simply unable to receive – the resources they needed to increase visibility and/or growth of their organization.

3. Lack of communication: Many Black organizations suffered from both intra and inter-organizational communication issues that resulted in a cycle of groups falling apart and/or not functioning at full potential.

Although Black students at Brown are a minority, I truly believe that there are more than enough of us to create a more successful Black@Brown community. Due to my physical and figurative proximity to the undergraduate campus, I intend to use the Recent Graduate Officer position on the IPC to better support current Brown students by directly working with Black student leaders to address the aforementioned issues. I hope to better bridge the gap between Black undergrads and Black alumni by not only increasing awareness of the support and mentorship that the IPC has to offer, but also by serving as a mentor myself to Brown students.