Torod B. Neptune

Torod B. Neptune

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
9K followers 500+ connections

Articles by Torod B.

See all articles

Activity

Join now to see all activity

Education

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • MEDTRONIC GLOBAL HEALTH FOUNDATION Graphic

    Chair of the Board of Directors

    MEDTRONIC GLOBAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

    - Present 10 months

    Health

    The Medtronic Foundation partners to improve health for underserved populations, as well as supports communities where Medtronic employees live and give. We strive to address different needs in different parts of the world by improving health outcomes for underserved populations, especially cardiovascular disease and diabetes; supporting health workers and strengthening health systems to scale and sustain health improvements; empowering Medtronic employees to positively impact local communities…

    The Medtronic Foundation partners to improve health for underserved populations, as well as supports communities where Medtronic employees live and give. We strive to address different needs in different parts of the world by improving health outcomes for underserved populations, especially cardiovascular disease and diabetes; supporting health workers and strengthening health systems to scale and sustain health improvements; empowering Medtronic employees to positively impact local communities by leveraging their skills, time and resources.

  • Medtronic LABS Graphic

    Director, Board of Directors

    Medtronic LABS

    - Present 2 years

    Health

    Medtronic LABS is a health systems innovator that develops community-based, tech-enabled solutions for underserved patients, families, and communities across the world. Through an open-source technology platform and recipe for health systems strengthening, Medtronic LABS provides sustainable and localized healthcare solutions that deliver measurable patient outcomes.

  • The LAGRANT Foundation Graphic

    Director, Board of Directors

    The LAGRANT Foundation

    - Present 16 years 1 month

    Education

    The LAGRANT Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations by providing scholarships, career & professional development workshops, mentors, and internships/jobs to African American, American Indian/Native American, Asian American/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to open the proverbial “door” for minorities by providing…

    The LAGRANT Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to increase the number of ethnic minorities in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations by providing scholarships, career & professional development workshops, mentors, and internships/jobs to African American, American Indian/Native American, Asian American/Pacific Islander and Hispanic/Latino undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to open the proverbial “door” for minorities by providing the necessary resources and tools not commonly available to many minorities entering the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations.

  • Page Society Graphic

    Trustee, Board of Trustees

    Page Society

    - Present 3 years 3 months

    Education

    The Page Society, the world’s premier membership organization for the chief communications officers (CCOs) of Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies, non-profit charities, public interest organizations and government agencies; the CEOs of public relations firms that advise major corporations; and educators who research and teach corporate communications at leading business and communications schools.

  • USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism Graphic

    Director, Board of Visitors

    USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

    - Present 8 years 2 months

    Education

    The USC Annenberg School's Center for Public Relations’ mission is to connect corporations, agencies, academics and students to define the future of our industry and to develop those who will shape it.
    Guided by university faculty and USC CPR board members, CPR examines current strategies, forecasts future trends, and provides meaningful insight and feedback to students and to help shape the department’s curriculum.

  • UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media Graphic

    Director, Board of Advisors

    UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

    - Present 6 years 10 months

    Education

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hussman School of Media & Journalism's Board of Advisers consults with the dean to help advance and support the school to ensure its reputation as a leading media and journalism school. Members of the board help identify and define changes in industry that will inform the direction of the school strategy, inspire advancements in curriculum and serve the faculty who are shaping the next generation of media leaders.

  • Prosperity Now Graphic

    Director, Board of Directors

    Prosperity Now

    - 8 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Since 1979, Prosperity Now (formerly CFED) has been a persistent voice championing economic opportunity, innovating outside of and beyond existing systems to build power for all communities. We advance racial and ethnic economic justice by investing in bold new ideas, and we work deeply at both the grassroots and national level to impact the entire ecosystem. By setting goals for our economy and following through with targeted approaches based on need, we are equipped to drive forward and…

    Since 1979, Prosperity Now (formerly CFED) has been a persistent voice championing economic opportunity, innovating outside of and beyond existing systems to build power for all communities. We advance racial and ethnic economic justice by investing in bold new ideas, and we work deeply at both the grassroots and national level to impact the entire ecosystem. By setting goals for our economy and following through with targeted approaches based on need, we are equipped to drive forward and cement big structural solutions.

  • The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Graphic

    Member

    The Executive Leadership Council (ELC)

    - Present 4 years 5 months

    Education

    The ELC is the preeminent member organization for the development of Global Black leaders. Its mission is to increase the number of successful Black executives – domestically and internationally – by adding value to their development, leadership and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life cycle of their careers, thereby resulting in the strengthening of their companies, organizations and communities.

  • Director Board of Directors

    Homeownership Preservation Foundation

    - 5 years 9 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF) is an independent national nonprofit dedicated to guiding consumers onto the path of sustainable homeownership and improving their overall financial health. Through its Homeowner’s HOPE™ Hotline, HPF provides comprehensive financial education and confidential foreclosure prevention counseling for FREE, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in over 170 languages. Through its Homeowner’s HOME™ Hotline, 844-995-HOME™, HPF provides…

    The Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF) is an independent national nonprofit dedicated to guiding consumers onto the path of sustainable homeownership and improving their overall financial health. Through its Homeowner’s HOPE™ Hotline, HPF provides comprehensive financial education and confidential foreclosure prevention counseling for FREE, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, in over 170 languages. Through its Homeowner’s HOME™ Hotline, 844-995-HOME™, HPF provides comprehensive financial education and pre-purchase housing counseling. Since 2007, HPF has served more than five million distressed homeowners who depend upon them as a trusted, neutral source of information and assistance.

Publications

  • PRovoke Media's 2023 Influence 100

    PRovoke Media

    The Influence 100 is PRovoke Media’s annual compilation of the most influential in-house communicators around the world: the chief communications officers and chief marketing officers who have the most clout, in terms of their personal voice, the status of the companies they work for, and the PR agency hiring decisions they make.

    See publication
  • PR Week 2023 Power List

    PR Week

    PRWeek’s 2023 Power List is the annual guide to 50 of the most influential communicators in a PR sector that is evolving as fast as its influence is increasing.

    With the COVID-19 pandemic well and truly behind us, the Power 50 reflects trends shaping the way companies, brands and organizations communicate in an increasingly complicated time.

    Whether it's repping a financial sector going through its most testing time since 2008, pushing innovation through generative AI that is set…

    PRWeek’s 2023 Power List is the annual guide to 50 of the most influential communicators in a PR sector that is evolving as fast as its influence is increasing.

    With the COVID-19 pandemic well and truly behind us, the Power 50 reflects trends shaping the way companies, brands and organizations communicate in an increasingly complicated time.

    Whether it's repping a financial sector going through its most testing time since 2008, pushing innovation through generative AI that is set to revolutionize the working lives of PR pros, or affecting business and organizational transformation at traditional industries such as energy, the individuals on this year’s list are worth their weight in gold.

    See publication
  • 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America

    Savoy Magazine

    Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America showcases an elite representation of African-American men and women who have been recognized for their executive and business leadership in national and global-leading corporations.

    See publication
  • Paladin Honoree

    PRSA Foundation

    Each year the PRSA Foundation honors a communications leader who has made a significant and measurable impact on the advancement of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the public relations and communications sector.

    See publication
  • Outstanding In-House Communications Professional

    PR Week

    PR Week's 'Outstanding In-House Communications Professional' honors outstanding personal achievement on the client / brand side of the communications and PR industry.

    See publication
  • Diverse Voices: Profiles in Leadership

    The PRSA Foundation and the Museum of Public Relations partner to advance diversity and inclusion with the launch of the book Diverse Voices: Profiles in Leadership.

    Learn about the unique challenges faced by multicultural communications professionals and explore how you can improve diversity and inclusion in your organization with this new book Diverse Voices: Profiles in Leadership.Diverse Voices, edited by co-founders of the Museum of Public Relations, Shelley and Barry Spector…

    The PRSA Foundation and the Museum of Public Relations partner to advance diversity and inclusion with the launch of the book Diverse Voices: Profiles in Leadership.

    Learn about the unique challenges faced by multicultural communications professionals and explore how you can improve diversity and inclusion in your organization with this new book Diverse Voices: Profiles in Leadership.Diverse Voices, edited by co-founders of the Museum of Public Relations, Shelley and Barry Spector, brings together more than 40 interviews with agency and corporate communications leaders. Through the lens of these professionals’ experiences, readers will walk away with a better understanding of the climate around diversity and inclusion in communications.

    See publication

Honors & Awards

  • Inductee 2021 NC Media & Journalism Hall of Fame

    University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media

    Founded and administered by the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill's Hussman School of Journalism and Media, the Hall of Fame honors exceptional leaders with ties to North Carolina who demonstrate leadership in their spheres of influence; service to the professions and society; performance exemplifying the highest professional standards; and commitment to inspiring and advancing young people in media and journalism careers.

  • The Influence 100

    Holmes Report

    The Influence 100 is the Holmes Report's annual compilation of the most influential in-house communicators around the world: the chief communications officers and chief marketing officers who have the most clout, in terms of their personal voice, the status of the companies they work for, and the PR agency hiring decisions they make.

  • PR Week Power List Ranking

    PR Week

    The PR Week Power List is PR Week's definitive industry guide to the top 50 power players in the communications and PR industry.

  • Outstanding In-House Professional

    PR Week

    Industry award, bestowed by PR Week, honoring outstanding personal achievement on the client side of the PR and communications industry.

  • Paladin Award Honoree

    PRSA Foundation

    Each year the PRSA Foundation honors a communications leader who has made a significant and measurable impact on the advancement of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the public relations and communications sector.

  • Executive-in-Residence

    University for Kentucky

    Participated in the 17th year of the Bowling Executive-in-Residence Program at the University of Kentucky (UK), delivered the 2016 James C. Bowling Executive-in-Residence Lecture. The Bowling Executive-in-Residence Program began in 2000 and brings to UK nationally known public relations practitioners to not only deliver an address, but also meet with students interested in public relations and integrated strategic communication careers. The program includes the executive-in-residence visit, the…

    Participated in the 17th year of the Bowling Executive-in-Residence Program at the University of Kentucky (UK), delivered the 2016 James C. Bowling Executive-in-Residence Lecture. The Bowling Executive-in-Residence Program began in 2000 and brings to UK nationally known public relations practitioners to not only deliver an address, but also meet with students interested in public relations and integrated strategic communication careers. The program includes the executive-in-residence visit, the Excellence in Public Relations award and a scholarship for an integrated strategic communication student planning to pursue a career in public relations.

Languages

  • English

    -

  • Russian

    -

  • Arabic

    -

More activity by Torod B.

View Torod B.’s full profile

  • See who you know in common
  • Get introduced
  • Contact Torod B. directly
Join to view full profile

Explore collaborative articles

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

Explore More

Add new skills with these courses