Mr. Ludwig P. Gaines, J.D., began serving as vice president for strategic initiatives and partnerships on July 1. Mr. Gaines comes to Talladega after years of experience as principal and owner of the Gaines Consulting Group, executive director of three nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., and the head of legal affairs for successful 8(a) minority-owned company. He is currently a member of the Hobart and William Smith Colleges board of trustees. Mr. Gaines will be establishing valuable strategic partnerships necessary to carry out Talladega College’s new strategic plan and develop unique experiences for students in the corporate and government environments.
Mr. Gaines earned his bachelor’s degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges and his law degree from Howard University. He completed leadership training at the Harvard Kennedy School.
