“Having Darryl as my mentor through the OneHop program at Johns Hopkins was an incredible experience. His expertise in executive coaching provided me with invaluable guidance in developing essential leadership abilities and navigating challenges. Darryl consistently went above and beyond, making himself available with flexibility despite his busy schedule. His commitment to empowering FLI students like myself is truly admirable. I am immensely grateful for Darryl's mentorship and the profound impact he has had on my personal and professional growth.”
About
Darryl A. Simon is President & Founder of Vantage Growth Strategic Advisors. He is a…
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I'm looking forward to participating in the Wingmen at Work panel at the 50/50 Women on Boards Global Summit on September 10 in New York. I am proud…
I'm looking forward to participating in the Wingmen at Work panel at the 50/50 Women on Boards Global Summit on September 10 in New York. I am proud…
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The 29th of August marks the anniversary of the NottingHill Riots of 1958—a historical moment that shaped the vibrant community we know today. As we…
The 29th of August marks the anniversary of the NottingHill Riots of 1958—a historical moment that shaped the vibrant community we know today. As we…
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Change is the only constant of life. In this fast-paced world, the ability to adapt is a necessity that will either define your success or your…
Change is the only constant of life. In this fast-paced world, the ability to adapt is a necessity that will either define your success or your…
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Experience
Education
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The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School
Activities and Societies: Member - JHU Alumni Association, Member, JHU Carey Black Alumni Network; Member - JHU Society of Black Alumni; Guest Lecturer - JHU Carey Business School - Minority Managers Development Program
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Activities and Societies: President - JCU African-American Society, Director - JCU Little Theater, Representative - JCU Student Union, Sports Editor - Carroll News
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360 by Design, Benchmarks, Executive Dimensions and Prospector
Center for Creative Leadership
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Volunteer Experience
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Member, Board of Directors
Oatlands Historic House & Gardens
- 3 years 11 months
Arts and Culture
Served on the Board of Directors and its Education & Interpretation Committee with responsibility for governance and strategic planning of an historic site operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Graduate Student Mentor
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School
- Present 4 years 5 months
Education
As a member of the Hopkins Carey Black Alumni Network, Darryl currently serves as a graduate student mentor for underrepresented diverse students and recent graduates.
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Career Development Coach
African Leadership Academy
- 2 years 2 months
Education
Darryl provided career coaching and development consultation to the U.S. based African foreign national alumni network of the African Leadership Academy, a Johannesburg, South Africa based educational institution whose mission is to develop the next generation of ethical African leaders pursuing careers in business, government, non-profits and entrepreneurship.
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Social Entrepreneurial Proposal Advisor
The Resolution Project
- 2 years 2 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Darryl served as a social entrepreneurial proposal advisor for the Resolution Project, a New York, NY based international youth leadership development non-profit organization that evaluates the feasibility and sustainability of business proposals for early funding of emerging global social entrepreneurial ventures.
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Member, Board of Trustees
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
- 2 years 1 month
Arts and Culture
Darryl served on the Board of Trustees of the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, a Baltimore Maryland based classical theater organization in supporting its $5 million capital campaign that acquired and renovated downtown Baltimore's original Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust Company building as its new theater home. Built in 1885, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and the renovation was part of Baltimore's downtown revitalization effort.
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Board Advisor
NAAAHR
- 4 years
Education
Darryl served as an advisor to the Board of Directors of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, a 15,000 member, 25 chapter professional association in its effort to improve board governance, strategic planning, member retention and engagement and organizational effectiveness in providing networking, career opportunities, educational and professional development, mentoring, coaching and resources to its members and chapters; also conducted and presented research on…
Darryl served as an advisor to the Board of Directors of the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, a 15,000 member, 25 chapter professional association in its effort to improve board governance, strategic planning, member retention and engagement and organizational effectiveness in providing networking, career opportunities, educational and professional development, mentoring, coaching and resources to its members and chapters; also conducted and presented research on development strategies for advancing and avoiding derailment of black executives and other leaders of color.
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Youth Mentor, Leadership Essentials Coaching Subcommittee and Premiere Program Moderator & Panelist
Leadership Howard County
- 6 years
Civil Rights and Social Action
Darryl served with Leadership Howard County, Maryland, a non-profit community leadership development organization in a variety of roles, including as a youth mentor for national honor society high school juniors undertaking community service projects; as a member of the coaching subcommittee for the Leadership Essentials Development Program for mid-career professionals; and as a program moderator and panelist for senior leaders completing the organization's premiere community leadership…
Darryl served with Leadership Howard County, Maryland, a non-profit community leadership development organization in a variety of roles, including as a youth mentor for national honor society high school juniors undertaking community service projects; as a member of the coaching subcommittee for the Leadership Essentials Development Program for mid-career professionals; and as a program moderator and panelist for senior leaders completing the organization's premiere community leadership development program.
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Co-Chair, Career Development Committee
National Association of Health Services Executives
- 2 years 2 months
Health
Darryl served as Co-Chair of the Career Development Committee for the National Association of Health Services Executives, a professional association of black healthcare executives in developing a career mentoring program for early and mid career healthcare leaders; also developed research presentations and served as member of a senior executive forum on developing strategies for advancing careers and avoiding derailment of senior black healthcare leaders.
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Member, Board Of Directors & Co-Chair, Career Resources Committee
Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network
- 1 year 10 months
Education
Darryl served on the Board of Directors and as Co-Chair, Career Resources Committee of the Chesapeake Bay Organization Development Network, the mid-Atlantic regional affiliate of the International Organization Development Network, the premier professional association of organizational development practitioners in providing governance, improving member retention and engagement and the development of professional development, education and mentoring programs for its members.
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Member, Board of Directors & Co-Chair, Conference Planning Committee
Black Human Resources Network
- 6 years 9 months
Education
Darryl served on the Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the Conference Planning Committee of the Washington, DC Black Human Resources Network, a professional association of 500 Washington, DC area black human resources professionals in providing governance and leading strategic planning, member retention and engagement, organizational effectiveness and professional development programs to its members; also conducted and presented research on development strategies for advancing and avoiding…
Darryl served on the Board of Directors and Co-Chair of the Conference Planning Committee of the Washington, DC Black Human Resources Network, a professional association of 500 Washington, DC area black human resources professionals in providing governance and leading strategic planning, member retention and engagement, organizational effectiveness and professional development programs to its members; also conducted and presented research on development strategies for advancing and avoiding career derailment of black leaders and executives.
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