Management Team
Director, Business Development

Aliya Thompson
Virginia State University 1999
Aliya joined the team in June 2011 as the Director of Business Development. She relocated from Spring, Texas and has been glad to be back in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio ever since.

Aliya graduated from Virginia State University in 1999 with Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management. Upon graduation she worked with Aramark as a LEAD Manager, this position exposed her to the industry of meeting planning where she later worked as a Conference Planner in Washington, DC. In 2001, she left Washington, DC and moved to St. Louis to work with Maritz Travel Company, while with Maritz she managed the onsite logistics for events, conferences and meetings. This opportunity allowed her to travel the world, Argentina, Switzerland, Germany, London and many other wonderful places. After 7 years of traveling the globe Aliya accepted a position in The Woodlands, TX as a Conference Planning Manager. During this position Aliya completed the Certified Meeting Professional Program and received her certification.

Aliya brings a wide variety of experience to the table in meeting planning, business development, customer service, and sales. She's so pleased and excited to be working with an innovative and fun team!




Meet Us!
Hey, if you have been interested enough to read this far, maybe you might like to meet?! We are inviting everyone to join us this year on our annual HBCU Cruise Event. It will definitely be alot of fun. We will also be at lots of HBCU related events throughout the year. To get a schedule goto our event section!
THE HBCUCONNECT TEAM!
Want more details? Give us a call! (877) 864-4446

Our Mailing Address:
HBCU CONNECT, LLC
750 Cross Pointe Road
Suite Q
Columbus, Ohio 43230
Code Name: Flats
William R. Moss III
President/CEO
"Figure out what you want, then act accordingly..."
Code Name: D. Meezy
Daniel C. Moss
Dir., Business Development
"Hey El, can you fax this document for me..."
Code Name: El
Elynor R. Moss
Dir., Customer Care
"It's time for my Spa appointment!"
Code Name: Young Luke
Lawrence G. Williams
Dir., Online Operations
"I'm ready to blaze code Yoda... RED BULL!!!"
Code Name: Culpeppage
Reginald Culpepper
Dir., Web/Multimedia Services
"An onion a day, keeps everyone away."
Code Name: Lee Lee
Aliya Thompson
Dir., Business Development
(Rick Ross) "Ughh!"