Antione Hines

About Antione Hines

With over 30 years of leadership across the military, nonprofit, tech, and community sectors, I’ve made it my mission to build and scale systems that drive equity, sustainability, and measurable outcomes. As a 3x HBCU grad and Navy veteran, my approach is rooted in faith, fatherhood, and a belief that collaboration fuels generational change.Currently serving as the Fractional COO for B-SAG (Black Sheep Advocacy Group), FMU (Frontline Millionaires University), CPIN (Closed Private Investment Network), CEO of Virginia Black Nonprofit Alliance, CEO of Veteran\'s HomeFront and as Volunteer Coordinator with The Network Incubator, I guide organizations in transforming bold ideas into operational systems. I also lead Triple S Consulting, a strategic advisory and project management firm helping nonprofits and founders implement CSD (Communication, Structure, Direction) and (Planning, Preparation, Procedures) for scalable, fundable growth.Key Areas of Impact: • Nonprofit Leadership: Building sustainable capacity and funding strategies for Black-led and community-rooted orgs• Veteran Advocacy: CEO of Veteran’s HomeFront, focused on housing, mental health, and dignity restoration• Tech Equity: Former Chief Growth & Chapter Development Officer, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director and National Committee Coordinator for Blacks In Technology Foundation • Economic Ecosystem Building: Founder of HRBNA & BSE Project, uniting faith networks, HBCUs, and Black businesses• HBCU Talent & Internship Development: Creator of a national HBCU-centered internship pipeline using a Black Asset-Based Community Development (BABCD) model to place Black students in high-impact nonprofit, tech, and entrepreneurial roles.Recognized by the White House for convening fatherhood events across the state of Virginia in 97% of HUD communities, from 2% in previous years. I’ve also been an Accelerator consultant and coach for the Regional Black Chamber and Norfolk State University. I was selected to be a speaker for the National Black AI Literacy Week and a Black Ambition prize reviewer for Pharrell Williams. From helping veterans transition to launching AI-enabled youth pipelines and multi-million-dollar grant projects, my goal is always the same: to connect people, power, and purpose.Let’s connect if you need a fractional COO, strategic advisor, or project manager who can architect systems, energize teams, and help your mission WIN WIN WIN Equitably! TripleSConsulting.org coming soon toCharlotte, NC | Synergistic Strategic Solutions (Triple S) Serving National Clients

Experience

1. Hbcu Bemei Internship Manager

   Synergistic Strategic Solutions

   Feb 2025 — Present · US

   As the Internship Manager for the HBCU BEMEI (Black Economic Mobility & Equity Initiative) Program, I oversee the strategic design, implementation, and coordination of a powerful, AI-powered national internship initiative. This program partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Black-led nonprofits, social justice networks, and equity-focused funders to build a pipeline of Black student leaders committed to transforming the next 7 generations. Core Responsibilities:*Lead the development of the semester-based internship curriculum, training, and engagement strategy*Manage intern onboarding, weekly mentorship sessions, and deliverables tracking*Coordinate regional research projects tied to legacy Black institutions, equity opportunity zones, and digital mapping*Collaborate with partners such as Operation HOPE and the Shawn Carter Foundation to align wealth-building and policy learning with real-world practice*Integrate AI tools to match interns with specialized community transformation work based on their resumes, majors, LinkedIn, and superpowers*Organize semester-end Equity Opportunity Events in various U.S. states, connecting interns to funders, innovators, and opportunity pipelines Purpose & Vision:This internship isn’t just about workforce readiness—it’s about power-building. It activates Black student brilliance, links them to sustainable strategies, and equips them with tech-forward tools to dismantle disparities in health, education, economics, and land ownership. I am honored to help shape the next generation of strategists, storytellers, and system architects in the Black freedom tradition.

Education

• Johnson C. Smith University - JCSU

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mathematics and Computer Science

• Harvard University

  Authentic Learning

  2014 — 2014

• Strayer University

  Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  2008 — 2010

• Thomas Edison State University

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician

  2003 — 2005

• Old Dominion University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Services, General

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Faith-Based
• Grassroots Development
• Community Outreach
• Management
• Team Building
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Case Management Services
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Military
• Higher Education
• Non-Profit Board Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Community Engagement
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Public Speaking