Introducing our 2022 Howard University Fellows!

November 10, 2022

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This past January we launched a fellowship program with Howard University with the goal of finding and working with talented Black MBA students who are passionate about and driven and motivated by Ben & Jerry’s values and social mission. We’re always looking to bring new talent into our organization, and the Howard University Fellowship program is an incredible opportunity to do that while also building a community that reflects the fans we serve. 

We couldn’t be more excited to introduce Teanna Bass, Angelica-Joy Dumervil, and Willie Tre’ Minor as our 2022 Howard Fellows! These three amazing MBA students will work closely with our teams during the 2022-2023 academic year in the Social Mission/Values-Led Sourcing, Public Relations, and Racial Equity and Inclusion spaces.

They all just visited our Vermont headquarters, and we loved getting to know them. Take a look at these brief bios so that you can get to know them too.

  • Teanna Bass

    Focus at Ben & Jerry’s: Social Mission Values Led Sourcing 

    Background: 

    -BS in human environmental sciences (University of Missouri)

    -Founder of Sweet Tea Cosmetics; selling partner success manager, Amazon’s Black Business Accelerator

    Interests: Impacting and improving business practices in marginalized communities; exercising, TikTok! 

    -Loves tackling any new tasks, being a leader within her community, as well as exceeding expectations.

    Favorite B&J flavor: Chocolate Fudge Brownie!

  • Angelica-Joy Dumervil

    Focus at Ben & Jerry’s: Marketing and public relations

    Background: 

    -BA in international relations and political science (Florida International University);

    -Instructor at Miramar High School, Florida (2016-2021)

    Interests: Social justice, brand management, international business, and popular culture; traveling, visiting museums, and restaurants, watching reality TV, and spending time with her husband.

    Favorite B&J flavors: Chunky Monkey, Cannoli, Coffee Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz, and Berry Berry Extraordinary at the stores!

  • Tre’ Minor (Willie Samuel Minor III)

     Focus at Ben & Jerry’s: Racial equity and inclusion in US franchising

    Background: 

    -BS in interdisciplinary studies (biological engineering and business) at Cornell University, where he was also a 4-year starter and 2-time captain of the football team. 

    -Founding manager of data and operations at Rosenwald Collegiate Academy, a public charter high school in New Orleans

    Interests: Learning about vulnerability and leadership and how to lead authentically; reading, working out

    Favorite B&J flavor: Change the Whirled