Since 2016, prominent Boston College liberal arts alumni have returned to the Heights to speak to students on the second day of Endeavor about the advantages provided by a liberal arts education.听

Endeavor 2025 Keynote Speaker


Jamal Halepota '09

Jamal Halepota '09

Account Director, Microsoft

Jamal Halepota 鈥09 is a seasoned Account Director at Microsoft, based in Atlanta. With a diverse background spanning Capitol Hill, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley, Jamal has honed his expertise in strategic partnerships and driving positive business outcomes. At Microsoft, Jamal is a trusted advisor who specializes in leadership, client relationship management, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration.

Before joining Microsoft, Jamal built his career with experiences in Revenue and Operations at Snapchat and investment banking at Credit Suisse鈥檚 Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Group. He also served as Global Business Development Lead for the Cambridge Innovation Center, supporting international and domestic expansion.

Jamal's career began on Capitol Hill, where he served as a Legislative Assistant to United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. In this role, he analyzed, crafted, and advanced legislation in the Senate, providing counsel and recommendations on issues related to energy, the environment, and aerospace.

Jamal has been recognized as an "ATLeader" by the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. He is actively involved with the Boston College Alumni Association, serving as a Board Member, Regional Engagement Committee Member, and Chair of the Atlanta Chapter. Additionally, he is on the Board of Directors for Grand Street Settlement in New York City and sits on the Advisory Council for the Microsoft Stakeholders Voluntary Political Action Committee. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Boston College and an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Originally from Upstate New York, he enjoys outdoor activities, lacrosse, live music, and traveling with friends.


Past Keynote Speakers

Carolyn Murphy '09
Carolyn Murphy '09
GM, Americas, Springboards.ai
2024 Speaker
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Carolyn Murphy '09

Carolyn Murphy '09

GM, Americas, Springboards.ai

2024 Speaker

Annelise Hagar Preciado '14, MA'15
Annelise Hagar Preciado '14, MA'15
Senior Product Operations Manager, Government Solutions, Verra Mobility
2023 Speaker
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Annelise Hagar Preciado '14, MA'15

Annelise Hagar Preciado '14, MA'15

Senior Product Operations Manager, Government Solutions, Verra Mobility

2023 Speaker

William D. 鈥淏ill鈥 Clerico 鈥07
William D. 鈥淏ill鈥 Clerico 鈥07
Founder & Managing Partner, Convective Capital; Founder & Host, Red Sky Summit
2022 Speaker
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William D. 鈥淏ill鈥 Clerico 鈥07

William D. 鈥淏ill鈥 Clerico 鈥07

Founder & Managing Partner, Convective Capital; Founder & Host, Red Sky Summit

2022 Speaker

Yolanda Lyla '94, JD '01, H'22
Yolanda Lyla '94, JD '01, H'22
Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, Pfizer
2021 Speaker
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Yolanda Lyla '94, JD '01, H'22

Yolanda Lyla '94, JD '01, H'22

Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Officer, Pfizer

2021 Speaker

Grace Zuncic '05
Grace Zuncic '05
Managing Director, Human Talent, Manna Tree
2020 Speaker
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Grace Zuncic '05

Grace Zuncic '05

Managing Director, Human Talent, Manna Tree

2020 Speaker

Kevin A. 鈥淎ustin鈥 Bryant 鈥09
Kevin A. 鈥淎ustin鈥 Bryant 鈥09
Principal Global Marketing, Converse
2019 Speaker
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Kevin A. 鈥淎ustin鈥 Bryant 鈥09

Kevin A. 鈥淎ustin鈥 Bryant 鈥09

Principal Global Marketing, Converse

2019 Speaker

Ariel Belgrave-Harris '11
Ariel Belgrave-Harris '11
Chief Executive Officer, Gym Hooky
2019 Speaker
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Ariel Belgrave-Harris '11

Ariel Belgrave-Harris '11

Chief Executive Officer, Gym Hooky

2019 Speaker

Lev Golinkin '04
Lev Golinkin '04
Author: A Backpack, a Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka
2018 Speaker
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Lev Golinkin '04

Lev Golinkin '04

Author: A Backpack, a Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka

2018 Speaker

Arivee Vargas '05, JD '08, H'22
Arivee Vargas '05, JD '08, H'22
Certified Executive Coach, CEO & Founder, Humble Rising LLC
2017 Speaker
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Arivee Vargas '05, JD '08, H'22

Arivee Vargas '05, JD '08, H'22

Certified Executive Coach, CEO & Founder, Humble Rising LLC

2017 Speaker

Stephen J. 鈥淪teve鈥 Pemberton 鈥89,  MA鈥19, H鈥15, P鈥23,鈥26,鈥27
Stephen J. 鈥淪teve鈥 Pemberton 鈥89, MA鈥19, H鈥15, P鈥23,鈥26,鈥27
Founder & CEO, The Lighthouse Consultancy
2016 Speaker
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Stephen J. 鈥淪teve鈥 Pemberton 鈥89,  MA鈥19, H鈥15, P鈥23,鈥26,鈥27

Stephen J. 鈥淪teve鈥 Pemberton 鈥89, MA鈥19, H鈥15, P鈥23,鈥26,鈥27

Founder & CEO, The Lighthouse Consultancy

2016 Speaker