Harriette Burrell

Biography

Harriette K. Burrell is an executive strategist and business innovator helping redefine how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) prepare the next generation of talent for the future of work. As President of PROPEL Center and Chief Strategy Officer of PE Ventures, she advances the organization's strategic growth, partnerships, and innovation initiatives, connecting HBCU students with emerging technologies, industry leaders, and opportunities for career development and entrepreneurship.

Sessions

1. Experience Required. Opportunity Needed. Presented by Apple

   Wed, Nov 4, 12:10 PM – 12:50 PM CT

   Track Future of Work

   How do you get experience when you need experience to get hired? For early talent, that question opens a bigger conversation about access, opportunity, and how employers recognize potential. Learn more about how Apple is supporting PROPEL Center to explore challenges as a new model for talent development and discovery, connecting students with real problems, industry feedback, and relationships that can help launch careers. Come hear from HBCU students who won first place winners in Propel Center’s 2025 HBCU Innovation Challenge competition in Austin, TX in conversation with Apple and Propel Center.