Transform Mid-Atlantic and Coppin State University are honored to welcome Senator Cory V. McCray as the Opening Keynote Speaker at the 2025 Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (SLCE) Conference on Saturday, October 25, 2025 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) in Baltimore, MD.
About Senator Cory McCray
Senator Cory V. McCray represents Maryland’s 45th Legislative District, serving the people of Baltimore City in the Maryland General Assembly. First elected to the House of Delegates in 2014 and later to the Senate in 2018, Senator McCray has built his career on the values of service, opportunity, and community leadership. A proud graduate of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 24 apprenticeship program, McCray has been a passionate advocate for workforce development, education, and creating equitable pathways for young people and working families across Maryland.
He currently serves as a member of Maryland’s Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, Chair for the Health & Human Services Committee within the Committee, where he is recognized for his commitment to fiscal responsibility and advancing policies that strengthen Maryland’s communities. His legislative record reflects a deep dedication to economic justice, educational access, public safety reform, and civic engagement.
Author of The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life
In September 2025, Senator McCray is releasing his debut book, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life. In this powerful memoir, he shares his personal journey from Baltimore’s neighborhoods into public service, highlighting how apprenticeship opened doors to purpose, stability, and leadership. The book underscores his belief in second chances, the transformative power of opportunity, and the responsibility to build systems that work for all.
At SLCE 2025
As our Opening Keynote Speaker, Senator McCray will inspire attendees to reflect on how service, learning, and civic engagement can adapt to tomorrow’s challenges while innovating for a rapidly changing world. His perspective—rooted in lived experience, leadership, and advocacy—will set the tone for a day dedicated to collaboration, equity, and collective impact.
Join us on October 25 at Coppin State University as we ignite conversation, connection, and action with Senator McCray leading the way. Register Today!