Calvin Hayes

Calvin Hayes is a U.S. Diplomat who has worked at the U.S. missions in Bangladesh, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Iraq, and Jordan.  He received a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Florida A&M University (FAMU) and his master’s degree in international communication from American University in Washington D.C. He has received numerous professional, academic, and community service honors, including the U.S. Department of State Superior Honor Award. Calvin is a Term Member in the Council on Foreign Relations and a recipient of the CBCF Ebony Eagles of Excellence Award from American University.

Calvin is the founder of The HayesXChange, a podcast and platform dedicated to sharing the experiences of people of color who have traveled abroad beyond the boundaries of tourism. The HayesXChange provides passport scholarships, tools, and resources so that people of color can see themselves in spaces overseas to make a global impact. The latest initiative includes the HayesXChange @ Tallahassee, a global-housing community that provides fully furnished accommodations to traditional and international students. The HayesXChange @ Tallahassee promotes cross-cultural learning and living near FAMU, one of the nation's premier HBCUs.