Vernard Alexander serves as the Director of the Community Engagement Center in Homewood at the University of Pittsburgh and has a strong entrepreneurial background as the owner of CKV Suites and The Minority Networking Exchange. Additionally, Vernard holds the position of Director for the E3 Alliance of Pittsburgh at the Riverside Center for Innovation. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction (Adult Education) and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary/Social Studies Education, both from Point Park University.