KD Hall Foundation

05/08/2026

Thanks Oakland University Alumni Association🙏🏽

💛 🖤 May is Mentorship & Teaching Excellence Month 🎓

In celebration of Mentorship & Teaching Excellence month, we’re proud to recognize KD Hall, CAS ’05.

A powerhouse entrepreneur and six-time Emmy-nominated executive, KD is the owner and principal chief executive officer of KD Hall Communications and co-founder and president of the KD Hall Foundation. Through her foundation, she is committed to empowering young women through mentorship, educational programming and hands-on learning opportunities while also supporting education and research for sickle cell anemia. 🌟

A proud Oakland University alumna, KD continues to stay connected with her alma mater. Most recently, she returned to campus as the keynote speaker for Leadership OU — an award-winning program that connects students with accomplished alumni for mentorship, leadership development and meaningful networking opportunities.

Thank you, KD, for inspiring the next generation of leaders at Oakland University and beyond! 🐻

🔗Leadership OU is currently recruiting student mentees and alumni mentors! Learn more at the link: https://www.oakland.edu/alumni/volunteer/leadership-ou/

KD Hall Foundation
KDHall Communications
Oakland University College of Arts and Sciences

12/19/2025

The silence is breaking. 🗣️

We are back with Part 2 of our critical health equity series. This time, we are bringing in the heavy hitters to discuss Sickle Cell, systemic racism, and the power of community.

Featuring:
✨ Dr. Ben Danielson on "Hope Farming"
🏀 NBA Legend Lenny Wilkins on the next generation
🏥 Odessa Brown Children's Clinic on holistic healing
✊🏾 The untold history of the Black Panther Party's healthcare legacy

Be part of the conversation.

📺 WATCH SUNDAY, DEC 28 | 9 AM | KING 5 & YOUTUBE

12/03/2025

Huge congratulations to KD Hall on being nominated for the Ecosystem Champion Award!

This recognition is so well-deserved for all her hard work and dedication. Let's show our support and help her win! Vote here: https://wabobe.lovable.app/

12/02/2025

Big dreams need strong foundations. 🏗️ While our long-term vision is $1M for Gen Alpha Rise, our goal for today is to secure the first $100,000 to initiate the program.

This initial funding secures the curriculum, mentors, and resources to get our first cohort started. Help us launch strong!

Will you be the spark? ✨ Link in bio or scan the QR code!

12/01/2025

Missed us on KING 5? Watch the full special now.

Yesterday, KING 5 Media Group aired a groundbreaking special: Breaking the Silence on Sickle Cell.

If you weren't able to tune in live, we’ve got you covered. The full episode is now available on Conversations with KD Hall YouTube channel.

Witness Mayor Bruce Harrell, Lenny Wilkens, Dr. Ben Danielson, and incredible Gen Z & Gen Alpha leaders come together to advocate for health equity and real change.

👀 Watch here: https://youtu.be/q3KwxvCsclQ?si=2eLuUeSxq_V7m4B1

🔔 Don’t forget to Subscribe! Hit the subscribe button on our channel to stay updated on our future documentaries, impact stories, and community events.

Breaking the Silence on Sickle Cell In this powerful special, we break the silence surrounding Sickle Cell disease, bringing together community icons, health...

11/03/2025

Big news at the Seattle Sports Commission! Please join us in congratulating Pamela Quadros, who has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. 🎉

Pamela will continue to lead Partnerships and Marketing while expanding her impact to guide the growth of our signature events and community engagement. Her leadership, vision, and dedication have been instrumental in advancing SSC’s mission, and we’re thrilled to see her step into this new role.

Congratulations, Pamela!

09/17/2025

🚨 Event Update 🚨

We can’t wait to welcome you this morning to Conversations with KD Hall: Breaking the Silence on Sickle Cell! 💜

👉 Due to heavy traffic, we’ll keep audience entry open until 10:15 AM so everyone has time to arrive safely.

📍 101 S Jackson St, Seattle
🎬 Showtime starts at 10:00 AM

See you soon! ✨

09/11/2025

🚨Hey Seattle! In less than a week, The KD Hall Foundation is hosting a first-of-its-kind live audience taping of !

This special edition will shine a light on the lived experiences of those with sickle cell disease, bringing together medical professionals, researchers, policymakers, and community allies to foster innovative care models, equitable policies, and stronger support systems.
 
Program Highlights Include:
 
✨Personal Storytelling: Lisa Gardner shares her lived experience with sickle cell.

✨City Leadership: joins KD Hall to speak about community responsibility and equity in sickle cell care.

✨Hard Questions in Healthcare: A candid dialogue with a Medical Director, Social Worker, and a mother addressing best practices and gaps in care.

✨Historical Context: and KD Hall explore the legacy of Carolyn Downs and Corporate Partnership Spotlight: A 20-minute segment featuring Pfizer’s Chanell Grismore.

✨Panel Discussion: Moderated by KD Hall with Lisa Gardner, Elmer Dixon, and medical leaders.

✨Community Impact: An onsite American Red Cross Blood Drive from 1:00–5:00 PM, inviting attendees to donate and help save lives.

✨Raffle: Get a chance to win some sports tickets to a game or a game. 
 
Event Details:
 
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
📍 Location: 101 S Jackson St, Seattle
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Free — Registration required.

 
Less than 20 spots left- Reserve your seat today: link in bio!

Let’s come together to break the silence, amplify voices, and drive real change. ✨

08/20/2025

🩸 Less than a month away!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Sickle Cell Event hosted by the KD Hall Foundation — and help make this year our biggest, most impactful gathering yet.

✨ 2025’s Spotlight:
Exploring the powerful intersections of mental health and chronic illness — including access to care, stigma, family experiences, and breakthrough medical therapies.

Through attending, you’ll engage in:
- Lively panel discussions
- Interactive storytelling
- Red Cross blood drive

This full-day experience brings together health professionals, educators, researchers, students, mental health providers, policy leaders, and YOU — for a day of honest conversation, community care, and healing.

🗓️ September 17th, 2025
📍THE 101 - Seattle, WA
⏰ 1:00 - 4:00 pm
🎟️ https://www.kdhallfoundation.org/events

07/29/2025

Throwback Tuesday College Ambassador ✨ too see where it has come now it’s a testimony to hard work strength and dedication to our young generation. 🕺🏿