Conference Presenter Bios
Michael J.A. Davis 
Michael J.A. Davis entered The George Mason University in the fall of 2005. After graduating from the Center for the Fine & Performing Arts at Woodbridge Senior High School (Woodbridge, VA) with concentrations in Dance, Vocal Performance, and Visual Art, Davis was admitted into the renowned GMU dance department where he performed as member of the GMU Dance Company for nearly two years.
Now, after directing his academic focus toward a unique study in George Mason's New Century College, Michael is currently an Organizational Administration major with plans to complete a minor study of African American Studies and Leadership.
In addition to his, already heavy, academic schedule, Michael Davis has elevated in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. since his initiation in the spring of 2006. As a new member he was elected to the office of Vice Polemarch of the "Mighty" Mu Mu Chapter. In the same semester, he ran and won the seat of Eastern Province Strategus. Soon after, the Fraternity honored Michael in summer 2006 as a Beta Class "Kappa Fellow" at Kappa's Undergraduate Leadership Institute. The following year, under the leadership of then-Mu Mu Chapter Polemarch, Larry Smith, Davis helped lead Mu Mu to its sixth I.W.E. Taylor Eastern Province Small Chapter of the Year award (2006).
In Summer 2007, Davis endeavored to campaign for the highest undergraduate national office. At the 78th Grand Chapter Meeting (Conclave) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was sworn in as the Junior Grand Vice Polemarch. Davis now leads a nation of achievers. Overseeing approximately 350 collegiate chapters and nearly 4,000 undergraduate fraternity members, Michael aims to bring to fruition the vision of Kappa's 31st International Grand Polemarch, Dwayne M. Murray, Esq.
In his fourth year at George Mason University, Michael J.A. Davis continues to offer guidance at his home chapter. While striving to lead the collegiate men of Kappa Alpha Psi, Michael exhibits a true "Habit of Excellence", actualizing the fraternity's national theme, "Creating Inspiration: A Call to Service".
Larry Smith
David Dent
David Dent, a Texas native, received his Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology
from Prairie View A&M University. Brother Dent is currently a fourth year dental
student at Howard University College of Dentistry, where he plans to receive his
Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree in May of 2009 and then complete a 1yr residency
at Temple University in general dentistry. Brother Dent is a Spring 2008 initiate
of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and currently serves as the Keeper of Records
for the Theta Tau Howard Professional Chapter.
Anwar Daniels
Anwar Daniels was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated
from Howard University in 2007 with a degree in Marketing. While at
Howard, Anwar was an active participant in various student
organizations, such as the American Marketing Association and as a
peer tutor. Currently, Anwar is preparing to go to law school in the
Fall of 2009, where he plans to focus on civil rights law.
Michael Sands
Michael Sands has over 25 years of experience in management, organization
development and training with both the public and private sectors. Michael has
extensive experience as an Army Officer in defense intelligence, management,
leadership and project management. Michael currently provides speaking, training,
and consulting in project management and performance improvement and is sought after
in Department of Defense, Federal Government, as well as county and local
government. Michael supported firms seeking ISO 9000 certification, as well as
process improvement initiatives. He has provided over 5000 training contact hours
to both public and private organizations in project management, total quality
management and other management topics. Michael Sands has a Master’s Degree in
Organizational Management from University of Phoenix has a bachelor’s degree in
Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is certified as a Project
Management Professional (PMP) through Project Management Institute and has received
training as a Lead Assessor for ISO 9000.