Henry Childs II is the founder of the Minority Wealth Commission and the Chief Fund Manager of the Business Consortium Fund. Prior to becoming a fund manager, Mr. Childs was the 17th National Director for the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency. During his tenure at MBDA, Director Childs’ investments facilitated $4.7 billion in contracts and financing for minority-owned businesses. Mr. Childs also served at the White House as the Head of African-American engagement at the White House Office of Public Liaison. Mr. Childs holds a Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law and a graduate certificate in International and Comparative Law.

Concordia Announces the Inaugural Washington, D.C. Forum
On September 16, 2026, leaders from government, business, civil society, and academia will convene for the inaugural Concordia Washington, D.C. Forum, a new gathering built to explore the geopolitical, economic, and strategic developments shaping

