For Shepard, Its Been About "SERVICE"
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At 77 years old, Dr. Shepard continues to teach and mentor. His primary focus is to enable others, especially individuals within his community, to become all they are destined to be and operate with a mindset that, "If he can, so can I."
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His recent engagement was with some outstanding students in a Strategic Marketing class in the Business School at Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma. Sitting in on the class before being introduced to speak showed that the students were passionate about the aspects of global marketing they were studying. Dr. Shepard shared some of his relatable experiences that connected with the students which led to a rich exchange and discussion.
In a different project, Shepard was asked by his community to share more about HBCUs (Historical Black Colleges and Universities). He shared a two-part series on the legacy of what he calls, "HBCUs: American National Treasures."​
About the Mural Below: In 2022, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) renovated the 6th floor of their building in Rockville, MD. Based on Shepard's work inside and outside of the Agency, a decision was made to place a mural of him on a wall in the newly renovated cafeteria. The mural includes Shepard's motto of one concentrating on their capabilities more than on their limitations.
