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Adam J. McKinnon is the Senior Department Coordinator and Student Affairs Liaison for the Business and Economics Division at Morehouse College, where he aides with student advisement for more than 900 students, manages divisional budgets and operations, and curates academic schedules for Business and Economics majors. In this role, he also leads training for new department staff, coordinates faculty travel and reimbursements, and manages event spaces such as the Walter E. Massey Leadership Center. In addition to his administrative leadership, McKinnon serves as Campus Coordinator for the Media Sales Institute, where he has recruited and supported over 75 recent graduates and military veterans nationwide, securing full job placements and expanding partnerships with leading media corporations. He also played a key role in launching the Media Sales Department at Clark Atlanta University. At Morehouse, McKinnon is also the Staff Advisor for Achieve M.O.O.R.E., a 300+ member student organization dedicated to professional development and community engagement across the Atlanta University Center. Under his guidance, the group has awarded $10,000 in scholarships, hosted the annual Black History Showcase, and built partnerships with corporate sponsors such as Newell Brands’ SHARPIE and the IAMS Foundation. Previously, McKinnon held leadership roles with Corporate Payroll Services, Parks Group Law Firm, and the City of Orlando’s Families, Parks, & Recreation Division, where he managed youth employment programs serving more than 120 participants across 25 worksites. He also served as Chairman and Senior Leader of Tradehouse Investment Group, overseeing an organization of 1,200+ members across 15 states and 5 countries. A graduate of Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Business in Management, McKinnon is a Certified ScrumMaster® and an advocate for student success, leadership development, and innovative workforce readiness. His interests include music, travel, and exploring current political issues.