Board Biography

Kevin is a distinguished social impact leader, C-level executive, and board leader with over 25 years of expertise spanning critical areas including Risk, Talent (culture and employee engagement), and Brand Strategy across the legal, technology, and government sectors, driving impact at the intersection of innovation and governance. He is the Founder, President, and CEO of The Social Engineering Project, Inc., a social impact venture with Stanford University that increases representation in the tech industry through educational programming and strategic partnerships. Kevin also serves as a Senior Specialist of Employee Engagement at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, where he helps shape and implement enterprise-wide culture and workforce strategies across a leading federal research institution.

Risk Mitigation:
Kevin offers board-relevant expertise in legal and enterprise risk management, with a particular focus on data governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. With over a decade of experience in top international law firms—including Morrison & Foerster, Paul Hastings, and Holland & Knight—Kevin supported complex litigation and advised on risk-sensitive matters involving electronic discovery, legal holds, and information governance. He later served as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, helping shape policies on data retention, regulatory compliance, social media monitoring, and the integration of emerging technologies like AI and machine learning into legal workflows.

As a former regional sales manager for multiple eDiscovery and legal tech providers, Kevin brings a practical understanding of the intersection between technology and legal risk, particularly in high-stakes and highly regulated industries. He currently serves on the advisory board of Trusted CI—an NSF-backed think tank dedicated to advancing cybersecurity frameworks for scientific cyberinfrastructure—where he contributes to national conversations around threat mitigation, privacy, and institutional resiliency. His insights make him a valuable asset to any board navigating today’s rapidly evolving risk landscape.

Talent:
Kevin is a leader of talent strategies that drive measurable impact. He has designed and executed companywide strategic plans and inclusive initiatives—such as summits, listening tours, and climate surveys—that improved employee engagement scores by over 20% in targeted departments. He created scalable, mission-aligned processes that reduced attrition and increased diverse representation in leadership pipelines. Kevin has trained and coached 200+ leaders on inclusive leadership and accountability, resulting in stronger team performance and culture. His advisory work with C-suite executives and data-informed approach to organizational change make him a valuable asset to boards focused on ESG, innovation, and human capital strategy.

Reputation Strategy:
A visible figure in the community, Kevn has founded the 10,000-member Bay Area Black Professionals Group and co-founded the 4,000-member Family Wellness Group while demonstrating his ability to build and mobilize large networks. He regularly gives his keynote talk, “The Personal Brand Called You!” at national conferences and his contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the BMO Black Tech Community Builder of the Year Award in 2024 and a feature on LinkedIn’s Login Screen as an icon from 2011-2014. Kevin has built the online presence for various small to midsized law firms, and has advised lawyers, local and national politicians, and venture backed companies on crisis management, branding and networking for business development purposes. A frequent public speaker and advocate for inclusive innovation, Kevin is deeply committed to advancing organizational excellence through diverse representation and culturally competent governance.

He currently serves as Board Chair of Flourish Agenda, Inc., where he has chaired both the Audit and Compensation Committees, guiding fiduciary oversight, executive compensation, and organizational growth. His board service is marked by a collaborative, mission-aligned approach grounded in strategic foresight and inclusive leadership.

Kevin holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and has completed executive programs at Stanford, Yale, UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and Santa Clara’s Leavey School of Business.

Board Leadership Experience and Affiliations

Member – 100 Black Men of the Bay Area – 2023

Commissioner – State Bar of California’s Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission – 2023 – 2025

Digital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation: Inaugural Community Advisory Council – 2021 – 2022

Board Member – California Black Alumni Association – 2022 – 2024

Board Member – St. Mary’s College High School’s African American Alumni Association – 2021 – Present

Member – Grand Chapter Public Policy Committee, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – 2020 – Present

Partnerships Co-Lead – Coalition of Black Excellence – 2020 – 2021

Founding Member – UPWARD Men Bay Area Chapter – 2019 – Present

Chairman of the Board of Directors – Flourish Agenda, Inc. – 2018 – Present

Member – Diversity in Tech Taskforce – Congressional Black Caucus – 2017 – Present

Equity Advisor – Advisory Board Member – Numerous startup companies such as dumpling, My Purple Folder, and Legal Innovators – 2017 – Present

Board Member – National Sales Network – SF Bay Area Chapter

Co-Founder – Family Wellness Group – 2015 – Present

Elected Delegate – Assembly District 15, California Democratic Party – 2015 – 2017

Member – Alumni Board – Summer Search, Inc. – 2014 – 2016

At Large Member – Board of Directors – Leadership Excellence

Member – Knights of Peter Claver – 2009

Member – Advisory Board of Directors – BUILD, Inc. – 2006 – 2008

Member – Associate Board of Directors – Student Program for Academic & Athletic Transition (SPAAT) – 2005 – 2006  

Public Relations and Camping Conference Chair – National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Region VI – 1995 – 1996

Member – Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Alpha Chapter – 1994 – Present

Member – INROADS, Inc. – 1993-1995

Strategic governance

As a seasoned board member and chair, Kevin leverages over 25 years of expertise to advise on governance, risk management, and organizational strategy. His commitment to inclusive leadership ensures diverse perspectives are integrated at the highest levels of decision-making, strengthening organizational resilience and fostering innovation.

Leadership in action

Throughout his career, Kevin has served on numerous boards, including his current role as Board Chair at Flourish Agenda, Inc. His leadership focus on culturally competent governance promotes equitable growth and sustainable impact, embodying a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within organizational structures.

Organizational impact

Kevin’s influence extends beyond governance—he actively shapes policy and strategy that advance equity and innovation. His role at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory exemplifies his dedication to fostering organizational excellence through ethical and inclusive leadership practices.