April 27th
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
American Visionary Art Museum
Baltimore, MD
This is a table-only event.
To learn how you can attend, contact
Eddie Resende at eddie@wtci.org
Morgan State University President
Maryland Governor
President & Ceo | JHPIEGO
CO-CEO | Gensler
CEO
CEO
Rhee Brothers, Inc.
Robin Rhee is a second generation leader and president of Maryland-based Rhee Bros, Inc., a family-owned business that began in 1976 and now is one of the largest Asian food importers and distributors in the United States. The company employees 200 people and generates more than $200 million in revenue annually. Prior to joining the company in 2009, he and his brother ran an Asian food distribution business, Korean Farm, near Los Angeles. He was responsible for procurement and new business development. He also worked in account management for Grey Advertising and Zentropy Partners. Robin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Robin is a recipient of the 2022 Maryland International Business Leadership Award.
Rhee Brothers, Inc.
Robin Rhee is a second generation leader and president of Maryland-based Rhee Bros, Inc., a family-owned business that began in 1976 and now is one of the largest Asian food importers and distributors in the United States. The company employees 200 people and generates more than $200 million in revenue annually. Prior to joining the company in 2009, he and his brother ran an Asian food distribution business, Korean Farm, near Los Angeles. He was responsible for procurement and new business development. He also worked in account management for Grey Advertising and Zentropy Partners. Robin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and International Business from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Robin is a recipient of the 2022 Maryland International Business Leadership Award.
Executive Director Operations
Executive Director Operations
CEO & Chairman
CEO & Chairman
CEO
CEO
Keffa Coffee
Samuel Demise was born and raised in a small town in Ethiopia. As a child, he learned about the coffee industry from his father, a longtime coffee industry professional. Samuel has competed in the United States Coffee Cup Tasters Championship. He placed 3rd in 2017 and 2015 and 2nd in 2013 and 2011. He is a licensed Q-grader and an assistant Q-instructor for the coffee industry. He launched Keffa Coffee, named for the province where he grew up, in 2006 after noticing a dearth of Ethiopian coffee imports in the U.S. Now, Keffa Coffee is a $10 million-a-year business that is expanding approximately10% annually. Samuel is a recipient of the 2022 Maryland International Business Leadership Award.
Keffa Coffee
Samuel Demise was born and raised in a small town in Ethiopia. As a child, he learned about the coffee industry from his father, a longtime coffee industry professional. Samuel has competed in the United States Coffee Cup Tasters Championship. He placed 3rd in 2017 and 2015 and 2nd in 2013 and 2011. He is a licensed Q-grader and an assistant Q-instructor for the coffee industry. He launched Keffa Coffee, named for the province where he grew up, in 2006 after noticing a dearth of Ethiopian coffee imports in the U.S. Now, Keffa Coffee is a $10 million-a-year business that is expanding approximately10% annually. Samuel is a recipient of the 2022 Maryland International Business Leadership Award.
Jhpiego
Dr. Leslie Mancuso has more than 25 years of experience in developing public and private partnerships with various organizations, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Chevron, ExxonMobil, GE Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline, Laerdal Medical and Merck. She is a recognized international business leader specializing in bringing accountability to and navigating changes in the international nonprofit sector. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she serves on the boards of US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc., where she is acting Chair of the Health and Life Science Working Group, and Life Science Innovation Forum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization.
Jhpiego
Dr. Leslie Mancuso has more than 25 years of experience in developing public and private partnerships with various organizations, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Chevron, ExxonMobil, GE Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline, Laerdal Medical and Merck. She is a recognized international business leader specializing in bringing accountability to and navigating changes in the international nonprofit sector. In addition to serving on the WTCI board, she serves on the boards of US-ASEAN Business Council, Inc., where she is acting Chair of the Health and Life Science Working Group, and Life Science Innovation Forum of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization.
Gensler
Gensler
