DAISY DAVIS
A veteran broadcaster with upwards of 15 years in the business, Daisy Davis is the Music Director and Assistant Program Director at WDAS-FM, Philadelphia's top rated adult urban station.  She is directly responsible for reviewing new music, making recommendations for additions, changes and deletions to the playlist, and programming the music for special program segments.  Daisy began her career in radio as Director of Continuity at WBMX (later named WVAZ) in Chicago, where she eventually also got her first programming job as Music Director.  She is widely credited with fine tuning WDAS-FM's sound because of her knowledge of and appreciation for music flow, which has directly benefitted the station by increasing its "Time Spent Listening" rating.  Daisy, who is a noted speaker on various industry panels and a recipient of numerous industry awards, including "Music Director of the Year" from Hits, Gavin and Black Radio Exclusive, is a graduate of Illinois State University. (Last taught in Spring 1999)

WENDY DAY
Wendy Day founded the not-for-profit Rap Coalition in March of 1992, out of disgust for the way urban artists are unfairly exploited in the music industry.  Wanting to shift the balance of power to favor the artists, Wendy dumped her life savings into starting the advocacy organization to support, educate, protect and unify hip hop artists and producers--in other words, to keep artists from getting jerked. One of Wendy's priorities is to consult with and help build local and national independent urban record labels so hip hop artists can regain control of their own art form.  Consistent with this goal, Ms Day has negotiated some stellar distribution deals in urban music.  She has played a major part in Eminem's deal at Aftermath/Interscope and Master P's No Limit deal with Priority Records, among others, and negotiated the incredible $30 million dollar deal for Cash Money Records with Universal.  In the Fall of 1998, tired of the lack of professionalism and inconsistencies in managers for urban artists, Wendy started Visionary Management to train up and coming managers in urban music.  Visionary Management currently manages Twista, Ras Kass, Crooked Lettaz, and DJ DMD, and co-manages Parental Advisory (an Organized Noize group) with Mona Scott from Violator Management.  Rap Coalition is headquartered in New York, with offices in Chicago and Los Angeles, and plans to add offices in Atlanta and Houston by the end of the year 2000. (Last taught in Spring 2001)

BUDDY DEE
Currently an independent record promoter for Spin-In-It-For-Me Promotions, Buddy Dee has more than 30 years experience in the record business.  He was associated with Atlantic Records for 21 years in promotions, distribution and artist development capacities, and with Universal Records Distribution for 9 years in the promotions and distribution ends of the business.  Buddy is well known throughout the industry for his ability to network in  ways that almost always benefit his assigned clients. (Last taught in Spring 1999)

MAURICE DeVOE
Maurice DeVoe, a 10+ year radio veteran, is currently the Program Director of Radio One station Philly 103.9 JAMZ (WPHI-FM).  His responsibilities include providing the leadership and direction for the Programming Department, selection and evaluation of on-air personalities, determining what music is played on the air, and all other matters that impact what is heard on-air.  Maurice has previously held on-air and/or programming management positions in major media markets at WPGC-FM in Washington, DC, KKBT-FM in Los Angeles, WIOQ-FM in Philly, as well as smaller markets earlier in his broadcasting career.  Educationally, Maurice earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from East Stroudsburg University.

TRACYE R. EDWARDS, ESQ. (Formerly Tracye R. Grinnage)
Tracye R. Edwards is currently an Assistant General Counsel for Aramark Corporation, where she serves as legal counsel for their sports and entertainment line of business.  As an Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Philadelphia from 1997-2000, Tracye assisted in representing the Fairmount Park Commission.  In that capacity, she handled leases, licenses, concessions, special events and park regulations.  Her areas of specialty are commercial transactions and employment law.  Tracye is a member of several bar associations, and was previously the treasurer of the National Bar Association's Women Lawyers Division.  She earned her BA degree from Goucher College, and her Juris Doctor degree from Duke University Law School. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

JAMES E. ELAM, ESQ.
Quickly establishing himself as a mover and shaker since he began practicing entertainment law in 1997, James Elam has recently branched out on his own with partner Donyale Reavis to create the boutique entertainment law firm Elam Reavis, LLP.  His practice focuses on corporate and intellectual property issues primarily for entertainment related entities ranging from recording artists, songwriters, artist managers, record labels, production companies, publishing companies and comedians among others.  James lists Philly  International Records, Grammy-winning songwriter Jill Scott, King Tee, Jaguar, Ram Squad, Major Figgas, DJ Cash Money and DJ Miz, Mekka Star and Men at Large as current or former clients.  He is also active in his profession and community, as indicated by his position as President-elect of the Barristers Association of Philadelphia, former regional legal counsel for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, of which he is a member, and member of the Urban League Young Professionals and several other organizations.  James is a graduate of the University of Delaware and Widener Law School. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

GEORGE E. ELDRIDGE, JR.
As the Manager of Community Affairs at the Philadelphia Coca Cola Bottling Company, George Eldridge is responsible for representing and guiding the company in a variety of public relations, community promotions and government relations settings.  He is a key player in assuring that Coke's Community Connection initiative is visible, effective and successful.  Two of the initiatives that George has pushed to create a higher positive profile for the company, particularly in minority communities, are the ongoing sponsorship deal begun at the Dell East in 1999 and the Coca Cola Classic/POWER 99 basketball team.  An Air Force veteran who is well known and liked throughout the community, George is a member of the Board of Directors for the Black Achievers program at an area YMCA, bowls in the Jet Set Bowling League, and sings with the Golden Spirit Singers gospel chorus. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

SUSAN BORDEN EVANS, ESQ.
Susan Borden Evans, Esquire, is an attorney in the Philadelphia firm of Evans & Borden Evans, LLC, along with her daughter, Tonya Marie Evans. She concentrates in the areas of intellectual property, publishing law, and business law. She is also the co-author of Literary Law Guide for Authors: Copyright, Trademark and Contracts in Plain Language (March 2003).  Susan is a member of the Pennsylvania bar and the Patent bar. She is a former Chairperson of the Intellectual Property Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association and a former President of the Barristers Association of Philadelphia. Susan lectures nationally on aspects of intellectual property and literary law and is a graduate of Howard University and Temple University School of Law. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

TONYA MARIE EVANS, ESQ.
Tonya Marie Evans is an attorney, performance poet, author of "Seasons of Her" (1999) and "SHINE!" (2001), and co-author of the Literary Law Guide For Authors: Copyright Trademark and Contracts in Plain Language (March 2003).  Her short story, "The Enemy Within," will appear in an anthology titled PROVERBS FOR THE PEOPLE, published by Dafina Books (Kensington) in June 2003.

Tonya attended Northwestern University on a full tennis scholarship and graduated on the Dean's List in 1991. From 1991 to 1995, she competed on the professional women's tennis circuit, and then left the circuit to attend Howard University School of Law in 1995. Tonya graduated cum laude from Howard Law in 1998, and served as the editor-in-chief of the Howard
Law Journal during law school.

Tonya has contributed articles and reviews to Black Issues Book Review, QBR The Black Book Review, and the African-American Chamber of Commerce newsletter. Tonya owns independent publishing company FYOS Entertainment, LLC, and she and her mother, Susan Borden Evans, are principals in the law firm of Evans & Borden Evans, LLC. They concentrate in the areas of intellectual property, literary law, estate planning and administration, and business law. Tonya also created and maintains the following web sites: www.ebelaw.net, www.fyos.com, www.literarylawguide.com, www.leapmembers.com. (Last taught in Spring 2003).

MICHAEL GAGLIARDI
As an advertising Account Supervisor for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, Michael Gagliardi is responsible for selling display advertising space to a variety of small and medium size business accounts.  He previously worked as an account executive at ADVO, a direct mail advertising company, and as a Marketing Manager for Deacon's Luggage.  Michael is also the Chairman of Names Project Philadelphia, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Temple University. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

JAMES GALLAGHER
Currently the Academic Director of the School of Media Arts at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and a freelance audio engineer, record and film producer, Jim Gallagher has developed a deservedly lofty reputation in his 25+ years in the music business.  He is well known in Philadelphia music circles from his past affiliation with Sigma Sound Studios and current longtime association with Philadelphia International Records' Studio 309.  Jim was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1984 for best engineered LP, and has worked with Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Michael Sembello, Stanley Clarke and many others.  As an educator, he has been in the forefront of creating, launching and teaching college accredited courses in Audio Recording Techniques and Practices at the Art Institute, Temple University, Philadelphia College for the Performing Arts and the University of the Arts.  Jim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, TV & Film from Temple University. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

JO-ANN H. GAMBLE
Jo-Ann H. Gamble, the current Music Director of WDAS-FM, has been with the station for more than 10 years.  Jo's responsibilities as Music Director consist of analyzing music research and daily music logs, evaluating and implementing program features, and deciding which records get added to the playlist.  Record promoters routinely pitch her on why records the records they are representing should be added.  Prior to her run in radio, Jo worked at the Gramercy General ad agency.  Her interests outside of the workplace are reading, writing, poetry and films, and she is actively involved in the Children's Church Ministry at St. Matthews Baptist Church in South Jersey.  Jo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School of Communications. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

AL GREY, JR.
As the owner and President of sound company Outta Sight Productions, Al Grey has been engaged as the chief sound engineer at the Dell East for 14 years.  His company handles sound system needs for a wide range of concert, party and corporate events.  In fact, Al started and still works occasionally as a DJ for parties at clubs, banquet halls and receptions, using the stage name "Captain Boogie." (Last taught in Spring 2003)

CARVIN HAGGINS
Carvin Haggins, one of the principals of CarMuI Productions with Ivan Barias and Musiq, has developed a bold reputation as a no-gimmick writer, producer and engineer.  He blends silky soulful compositions with lyrics drawn from personal experiences, resulting in an invigorating dose of reality delivered brilliantly through his music.  Musiq credits Carvin with having an innate ability to write songs that "grip you up."  Prior to joining the CarMuI production group, Carvin wrote, produced and composed commercials.  It was there that he learned the basics of engineering, writing and producing. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

WARREN R. HAMILTON
An attorney representing a broad range of clients for more than 20 years, Warren Hamilton has represented several recording artists, record companies, music publishers and film score composers.  He was prominently involved in the professional development series created by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Black Music Alliance back in the early 1980s.  Educationally, Warren earned his law degree from Temple University School of Law. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

GABRIEL HARDEMAN
A school teacher in the Philadelphia Public School System by day and a singer/songwriter/ multi-instrumentalist by night, Gabriel Hardeman is a well known personality on the local music scene, particularly in gospel music circles.  He has recorded several albums in the gospel genre either as a solo artist or as the leader and founder of the Gabriel Hardeman Delegation.  This work has been an integral part of his music ministry.  As the founder and CEO of Gabe Son Music Publishing Company, Gabe has also written several songs that have been recorded by top R&B artists.  Among the most recognizable tunes he has penned are "I Feel Good All Over" by Stephanie Mills, which was a #1 R&B single, and "Love Under New Management" by Miki Howard, which peaked at #2 on the R&B charts.  Gabe, who is an active member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) and the Director of Music for the First District Episcopal AME Church, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia State College and a Master of Arts degree in Religion from Lutheran Theological Seminary. (Last taught in Spring 2000)

WARREN J. HASKINS
A one-time actor, theater director and producer, Warren J. Haskins was the General Manager of the Dell East for 12 years, and in the concert and theatre promotions business for close to 30 years before his retirement in 2001.  The Dell East Music Business Institute became a reality under his tenure, as has the conception and implementation of a season ticket subscription program, and the birth of Family of the Dell East advocacy group.  During his days specializing in the marketing of theatrical productions, Warren worked with Broadway and touring productions of such works as "Bubbling Brown Sugar," "Purlie," "What The Wine Sellers Buy" and "Raisin."   Prior to becoming General Manager of the Dell East, Haskins served as the venue's Director of Marketing for several seasons.  As an actor and model, Warren appeared in 23 documentary films, 2 feature length motion pictures and at least 16 television commercials.  To complement these extensive professional credentials, he earned an Associate degree in Business from Burlington College. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

PAMELA HOOKS
A 20+ year veteran of the media/PR business, Pamela Hooks currently runs Drummin' Up Biz-ness Productions.  The client most near and dear to her is Doc Gibbs, who is the music director of Emeril LaGasse's Food Network show, "Emeril Live."  Pam has done three previous tours of duty at WPVI-TV, where she most recently served as producer "Philly After Midnight" and "Sunday Live."  Pam started her career in television production while still in high school as an intern at WPVI-TV working on the long running public affairs show, "Visions."  Some of the things she's done in between were stints as a segment producer for WPVI-TV's former live morning show, "AM Philadelphia," casting assistant for Paramount Television in Los Angeles, freelance editor for the ABC Network, and associate producer for Russell Simmons's Def Jam tv show, "The New Music Report."   As a director, Pam has directed and produced numerous commercials and public service announcements for the likes of POWER 99 and New Line Cinema.  She also directed a documentary on HIV and AIDS in the Latino and African American community for the City of Philadelphia which won recognition from American Women in Radio and Television for best public affairs documentary. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

AL HUNTER, JR.
Al Hunter, Jr. is a highly respected and well known entertainment columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News who has been in the business for 20 years.  As an entertainment columnist, Al covers music–specifically jazz and R&B–and other feature stories as assigned.  One of the reasons he has become so well known at the Daily News is that he only worked at one other paper, the Wilmington News-Journal, prior to his long stint at the Knight-Ridder unit.  Al is quite active in the journalism profession as the President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists.  Al earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Shippensburg University. (Last taught in Spring 2003)

GEORGE JACKSON
Currently entering his second year as the Co-Chair of Philadelphia's legendary Greek Picnic, George Jackson cut his teeth in the event management business as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity while at The College of New Jersey in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.  He has parlayed the experience gained and contacts made over the years into creating and running his own full service marketing & PR firm, Collaborative Concepts.  In that capacity, you might run into him at any major social event distributing CD samplers or merchandise samples for clients.  George earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Electronic Communications from The College of New Jersey. (Last taught in Spring 1999)

MICHAEL S. JACKSON, ESQ.
Michael S. Jackson is an entertainment law attorney with more than ten years of experience in the entertainment industry.  He has represented over 100 clients engaged in various aspects of the entertainment business, including recording artists, music and video producers, managers, songwriters, publishers and concert promoters.  Within his entertainment law practice, Mr. Jackson also represents clients in book publishing, movies  and the theater.  Clients represented by Mike include Billie Woodruff, the producer of TLC's "Waterfalls" video, Bahamadia, a recording artist on EMI Records, and Julius Erving, III, manager of ASK ME, a Universal Records recording artist.  He is a member of the American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment Industry; the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyer Association; the Pennsylvania Bar Association Sports, Entertainment and Art Law Committee and the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts.  Mr. Jackson is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard University Law School. 

PATTY JACKSON
Patty Jackson, who is well known for her warm, soulful and sweet voice heard middays as a popular air personality on WDAS-FM, is a 17-year radio veteran and Philly native.  She consistently remains #1 with African American adults 25-54, and #2 with all women radio listeners 25-54.  Patty's midday program, her Cafe 105 segment, and "411" features on the Tom Joyner Morning Show are all considered mandatory to Philadelphia's adult radio listeners.  Her warmth and conversational style is a standout in Philadelphia radio, and has served her well as she has gotten to interview the likes of music industry heavyweights Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson and Maxwell, as well as literary greats such as Iyanla Vanzant and Susan Taylor.  Ms. Jackson is also an entertainment writer for the Philadelphia Tribune Magazine, and her voice is the first voice that many travelers from cities around the nation and world hear when they arrive in Philadelphia in her role as Philadelphia International Airport's official voice of welcome and information. (Last taught in Spring 2001)

HESHIMU JARAMOGI
Heshimu Jaramogi, a 20-year journalism professional, is the publisher of The Neighborhood Leader and the Frankford News, community newspapers in Philadelphia.  Jaramogi  also covers the City administration and City Council in Philadelphia for WDAS radio, and serves as a local correspondent for the American Urban Radio Network.  He is a longtime broadcast journalist - producing news (WDAS, WPEN,  WCAU) and public affairs (WPEN, WRTI & WHYY) programs in commercial and public radio in Philadelphia.  He also served as a local correspondent for the National Black Network and Sheridan Broadcasting Network in the 1980s.  Heshimu has produced a documentary on African culture and traditions for National Public Radio as well as feature stories on a variety of topics.  Jaramogi has also served as a public relations consultant to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and several community-based clients in Philadelphia and Chicago. (Last taught in Spring 2001)

KEVIN P. JONES
Currently the Director of Sales for WPHI-FM (Philly 103.9), Kevin Jones has been in broadcast sales for close to 20 years.  In his current position, he is responsible for developing, executing and overseeing the comprehensive sales and marketing efforts of the station, which is a unit of Radio One.  From a professional point of view, Kevin knows the Philadelphia market and the radio business quite well.  Prior to coming on board at Philly 103.9, he was the General Sales Manager at WOGL-FM in Philly, Retail Sales Manager at WWRL in New York City and an account executive for the CBS Radio Network.  One way that Kevin keeps in tune with the needs and tastes of the market is by staying involved in civic and community activities.  He is an active member of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, an Assistant Cub Master of a Cub Scout Pack, and a mentor for the Begin Program.  Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University with a TV & Radio Broadcasting concentration.

MERV JONES
Film and television producer, director and writer Merv Jones has seen lights, cameras and plenty of action in his 12 years in the broadcast and entertainment industries.  He started his broadcast career while still a student athlete at Temple University, hosting the "Playing Profiles" program and anchoring Saturday morning sportscasts on WRTI-FM.  After college, Merv worked as an audio technician for WPVI-TV's Action News before taking a position as a producer, director and writer for the Emmy Award winning tv program "Greatest Sports Legend."  He subsequently formed M.T. Pockets Productions, a video production company which specializes in sports and entertainment tv and videos.  Merv has recently branched into new creative directions as the producer, director and writer of a short film called "Can't Wait," and has written three feature length movie screenplays.  Merv graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor's degree in Radio, Television & Film. (Last taught in Spring 1999)

SIMONE JONES
For 8+ years now, Simone Jones has been making her mark in the broadcast and event marketing industries.  In 2002, she created TRUE Marketing & Special Events to assist clients with reaching their target market through marketing initiatives and special events.  Whether launching a new product or branding an existing one, TRUE creates customized marketing programs that give its clients one-to-one relationships between consumers and their product.  The firm's current clients include NABFEME, RainForest Films, and Brandy's non-profit organization, All God's Children.

Prior to starting TRUE, Simone worked two "tours of duty" as Director of Promotions at POWER 99fm, where she implemented many exciting promotions, such as securing Puffy, Busta Rhymes and Dru Hill for a photo shoot wearing POWER 99fm gear as part of a major marketing campaign.  She was also in the right place at the right time when The Box Music Network launched new marketing initiatives in various markets to promote the channel.  As the Local Market Manager for The Box, Simone worked closely with strategic partners POWER 99 and Q102 to implement a grass-roots approach to market The Box in the Philadelphia area. Simone's broadcast marketing career began at WRTI-FM, Temple University Public Radio, as the Assistant Business Manager.  Lastly, Simone is a proud alumna of Temple University. (Last taught in Spring 2003)