MBDA - Key Persons


Anthony W. Robinson

Job Titles:
  • Business Consultant
Anthony W. Robinson for the past twenty five years has been President of the Minority Business Legal Defense and Education Fund (MBELDEF). As President he has guided the organization into the premiere legal advocacy and watchdog organization on behalf of the minority business community.

Christine Plater

Job Titles:
  • Special Projects
Chris Plater's oversight of business and workforce programs across Maryland industries includes staffing stakeholder advisory groups in the public and private sectors representing manufacturers and minority-owned companies and providing media and events management.

LaToya C. Staten

Job Titles:
  • Business Consultant
LaToya C. Staten is a tech and talent ecosystem builder and ecosystem engagement strategist. She leads several initiatives focused on advancing, public-private economic and workforce development opportunities in key technology and innovation industries.

Scott Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Advisor
  • Director
Scott Phillips has been an advisor and advocate for minority businesses for over twenty five years as an attorney in private practice and as a former Project Director of IBM's federal small business program. His experience includes government contracting, project management, financing and business development.

UCHENNA MILDRED UDEH

Job Titles:
  • Project Administrator
Uchenna leads in the provision of administrative and project support