WASHINGTON, D.C., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) congratulates its Board Member, Toni Townes- Whitley set to become the next Chief Executive Officer of Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC).
Townes-Whitley joined Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Board of Directors in 2019. For the past four years, she has fervently advocated the organization’s mission to promote educational excellence and prepare the next generation of Black talent. Townes-Whitley has increased the financial support of TMCF programs that promote equity and black representation in corporate America through her advocacy.
With this appointment, Townes-Whitley embodies TMCF’s vision as she will ascend to just a handful of Black CEOs leading Fortune 500 companies.
“I am ecstatic about this announcement and want to congratulate Toni on such a tremendous accomplishment,” said Charles Merinoff, TMCF’s Board Chair. “She is an accomplished leader and an incredible role model for our students and corporate leaders globally.”
Townes-Whitley distinguished herself as a leader in tech, driving strong enterprise financial results and fostering an inclusive culture. In her most recent role as President of U.S. Regulated Industries at Microsoft, Townes-Whitley led the digital transformation within the public sector and regulated commercial industries managing a 5,200-person organization and approximately $16B of annual revenue. Before joining Microsoft, Townes-Whitley was president of CGI Federal and held several management roles at Unisys Corporation, leading global, public, and commercial sector systems integration.
“Since joining our board in 2019, Toni has supported TMCF’s ambitious mission to fund more than $500,000,000 in scholarship and professional development programs for HBCU students”, said Thurgood Marshall College Fund President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams. “I am thrilled to see Toni advance as a leader. I congratulate her and applaud SAIC, who will be one of only 1% of Fortune 500 companies with a Black CEO.”
In addition to her business and leadership prowess, Townes-Whitley is an established leader in diversity and inclusion efforts. She has amassed many accomplishments in advancing equity and inclusion in the workforce, including launching the Microsoft Executive Women’s Network, sponsoring Blacks & Africans at Microsoft (BAM), and acting as an advisor and fundraiser for the Women’s Center of Northern Virginia.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund carries forward the legacy of the late Justice Thurgood Marshall by providing access to opportunity for students attending publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Towns-Whitley’s role as a TMCF Board Member is a natural extension of her internal belief system that aligns with this legacy.
About Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member schools include the publicly- supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities and
Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly 80% of all students attending black colleges and universities. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and
higher education space. The organization is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs. TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For more information about TMCF, visit www.tmcf.org.
About SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation’s technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion.
