Executive Leadership Team

Mr. Levine Dash, Jr. joined the Columbia Urban League Young Professionals in 2022 and serves as the Vice President and Membership Chair. A native of Orangeburg, South Carolina, Mr. Dash holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from South University. Professionally, Mr. Dash has worked as an IT engineer for over 12 years. He loves technology and how it connects people from all over the world. During his spare time, Levine loves working out and running, as well as serving the community and helping people.

Mrs. Ebonée White joined the National Urban League in 2015 and currently serves as the Community Service Chair for CULYPSC. A native of Brooklyn, New York she is a proud HBCU graduate of Benedict College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Over 13 years in the corporate world, Ebonée has expertise in business management and marketing as well as leadership, including personal and career development. Currently an entrepreneur, Mrs. White is a licensed cosmetologist and owner of The Glam Studio. In her spare time Ebonée is an active Alumnus of her great alma mater Benedict College and looks forward to annual Homecoming events. She enjoys all things arts & crafts, listening to music, traveling, exploring new restaurants, playing double dutch, and creating memories with her husband David and son David, Jr. Above the many accolades and career accomplishments, Ebonée loves helping women look and feel their best in all areas of life and is passionate about guiding youth to attain their greatest potential.

Mr. Thomas Gilbert joined the Columbia Urban League Young Professionals in 2021 and currently serves as the Personal & Professional Development Chair. Professionally, Mr. Gilbert has a background in human resources and marketing and is strongly interested in public relations. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, he is a graduate of Clemson University. Mr. Gilbert believes the most important part of our journey here on earth is to discover and pursue our God-given purpose and is intentional in making sure that everything that he dedicates his time to, personally and professionally, is aimed at helping to cultivate life's purpose. In his spare time, Mr. Gilbert loves to travel, discover new brunch spots, read, listen to podcasts, and jam to 90s/2000s music! He is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Ms. Candace Thompson joined the Columbia Urban League Young Professionals in 2021 and currently serves as the Communications Co-Chair. She started her entrepreneurial career in 2012 as a partner ambassador for a travel company and began her full-time career as an Artprenuer in 2017, starting her own mobile paint experience company, Canvases With Candace, LLC. Since starting CWC, Ms. Thompson had the opportunity to expand her company’s brand to Artist Life which includes apparel and art supplies. With CWC, she has been commissioned to create murals around Columbia and has been dubbed “The Word Artist”. In 2019, Ms. Thompson published her first book titled #ImpressYourself and in March of 2021, she aired her radio show, Artist Life Radio. She is a speaker and consultant and believes that entrepreneurship means solving problems and sharing your gifts with the world.

Mr. Danny McCrea joined the Columbia Urban League Young Professionals in 2021 and currently serves as Communications Co-Chair. A native of Kingstree, South Carolina, he also spent 11 years in the United States Army as a dental assistant. Professionally, Mr. McCrea is the Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director for Diesel Up Digital, where he tells stories through photography, videography, and cinematic video. He loves serving the community and helping young people organize their lives through mentoring and hands-on leadership. Mr. McCrea believes that media is a great form of communication if coupled with the right strategy and brand identity.