Chair of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Board of Directors featured in Her Agenda

June 2, 2025

The chair of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Board of Directors is featured on the digital media platform Her Agenda. According to its website, the platform bridges the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women.

Racquel Oden, also serving as HSBC US Head Of Wealth, Premier And Global Private Banking, spoke with Her Agenda in a wide-ranging interview that discussed the impact and future of TMCF, success in her career, mentorship and more.

“The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is so fortunate to have a leader like Racquel serve on a board for 16 years and now lead us as its chair,” Dr. Harry L. Williams, president & CEO of TMCF, said. “The impact and growth during that time and her aspirations for the organization are amazing.”
The full interview is available on Her Agenda.

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