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MOVE - HBCU Connect

HBCUCONNECT.COM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ON THE COVER:
LANA “MC LYTE”
MOORER
D E PA RT M E N T S
5.LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
6.ALUMNI ON THE MOVE
O U R PA RT N E R S
PUBLISHER: Will Moss
EDITOR: Elynor Moss
ART DIRECTOR: Stacy Edwards
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
Hello HBCU Family!
In this issue of HBCUCONNECT.COM Magazine you will find more profiles from our
database of over 1.2 million members. We received hundreds (if not thousands) of
biography submissions to review for this issue of our alumni magazine, and selected just under 100 profiles to
feature. So if you submitted and were not included, make sure to resubmit for our next issue, and stay connected
via our website and newsletter to receive our call for submissions letter.
For those interested in submitting to be listed in a future issue of our member magazine and alumni profiles
directory, be sure to submit on www.hbcuconnect.com/magazine/ and also you must write the brief magazine
biography text in 3rd person about yourself … This saves us a bunch of time when we go to edit and include
submissions for the magazine and is a must!
We look forward to receiving more great alumni profiles to feature in our next issue of HBCUCONNECT.COM
Alumni Magazine!
While we were reviewing submissions for inclusion in this summer’s directory, we came across a profile for Lana
Moorer AKA “MC Lyte” and we reached out to her and her team and secured her cameo for our cover! Many of
us have grown up enjoying MC Lyte’s music and we were delighted to find out that she also is an HBCU Alumna
and member of the board at Dillard University!
MC Lyte had the following to share with our audience:
For years I’ve dreamed of having the ability to help our community in a meaningful way. The charity
I founded, Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, is about redefining the essence of women around the globe
through hip-hop, unity and empowerment. It is my life’s mission to see that those who believe, actually
get the chance to see their dreams come to fruition. With the foundation’s #EducateOURmen initiative,
I am excited about providing numerous men of color with supplemental need-based scholarships to
attend Dillard University in the Fall of 2015. It truly makes me proud to help the younger generation
achieve their fullest potential.
Finally, I’d like to thank everyone for staying tuned in to HBCUConnect.com and helping us to stay alive and
relevant with over 1.2 million members since 1999. I am humbled by your support and attention to our work.
We will continue to stay dedicated to bringing you more opportunities in all aspects of your life as thriving
professionals.
Sincerely,
Will Moss | CEO | HBCU CONNECT
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ALUMNI ON THE MOVE
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California native, Aja Seldon, has planted her feet in the
realm of entertainment journalism and hasn’t moved yet.
After her matriculation at Clark Atlanta University, she
began focusing on not only molding her destiny, but the
legacy she wished to leave. She was granted the opportunity
to study film and journalism throughout India where she
produced a documentary entitled, “Black Affinity.”
FULL NAME:
Aja Seldon
Clark Atlanta University
LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA
MAJOR: Film
CLASS: 2014
EMPLOYMENT: Content Curator/Multimedia
Journalist at Aja Mon`e
Productions
COLLEGE:
AJA SELDON
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Alex Johnson is the Executive Director of the Children’s
Defense Fund-California. In this capacity he leads the
organizations statewide advocacy, policy, program and
organizing efforts to ensure access to quality affordable
health coverage and care for children and low income
families, reforming the juvenile justice system, promoting
educational equity, and ending child poverty.
FULL NAME:
Alex Johnson
Morehouse College
MAJOR: Political Science
CLASS: 2002
EMPLOYMENT: Executive Director at Children’s
Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA)
COLLEGE:
ALEX JOHNSON
FULL NAME:
Alkema Woods
Virginia State University
LOCATION: Richmond, VA
MAJOR: Computer and Information Science
CLASS: 2012
EMPLOYMENT: Software Engineer at NCI, Inc
COLLEGE:
ALKEMA WOODS
Amelia C. Davis, a 1995 graduate of Florida A&M
University currently serves as Coordinator of
Management Analysis/Extension Communications
Liaison at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical
University College of Agriculture and Food
Sciences Cooperative Extension Program. Amelia
also earned a MBA in Marketing from Capella
University in May 2010.
FULL NAME:
Amelia Davis
Florida A&M University
LOCATION: Tallahassee, FL
MAJOR: Economics
CLASS: 1995
EMPLOYMENT: Coodinator, Management Analysis/
Extension Communication Liaison at
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Andrea Livingstone
Spelman College
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 2014
EMPLOYMENT: Author at Random House
COLLEGE:
ANDREA LIVINGSTONE
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Alkema Woods is a graduate of Virginia
Commonwealth University and Virginia State
University, where he obtained a M.S. in Computer
Science, and is currently employed as a software
engineer in the healthcare industry. While at
Virginia State, he was a recipient of the Eisenhower
Transportation Graduate Fellowship.
AMELIA DAVIS
Writing as Nic Stone, Andrea Nicole Livingstone is the
author of the highly anticipated novel “Dear Martin,” an
exploration of 21st Century race relations in America after
a black teen is shot and killed by an off-duty police officer,
forthcoming from the Crown division of Random House in
January 2017.
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ALUMNI ON THE MOVE
ALUMNI ON THE MOVE
FULL NAME:
April Stull
Southern University and A&M College
LOCATION: Baton Rouge, LA
MAJOR: Nutrition
CLASS: 2001
EMPLOYMENT: Assistant Professor at Pennington
Biomedical Research Center
COLLEGE:
APRIL STULL
Dr. Stull is an Assistant Professor and Researcher in
Nutrition and Diabetes Prevention at Pennington
Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr.
Stull is an author and published researcher. She has
presented her research findings at various national and
international scientific conferences. Dr. Stull is still very
involved with Southern University, her alma mater.
Dr. Bobby Jones is a Grammy Award–winning
Gospel music singer and television host from
Nashville, Tennessee and the host and executive
producer of several cable television’s gospel music
programs including Bobby Jones Gospel on BET
FULL NAME:Bobby
Jones
Tennessee State University
LOCATION: Nashville, TN
MAJOR: Education
CLASS: 1959
EMPLOYMENT: Television Host at BET Network
COLLEGE:
BOBBY JONES
FULL NAME:
Brandon Brice
Howard University
MAJOR: Business Administration
CLASS: 2005
EMPLOYMENT: Director of Strategic Partnerships at Veterans
Empowerment Organization of Georgia
COLLEGE:
BRANDON BRICE
Carlitta Moore is a 2007 graduate of Fayetteville State
University. She graduated with a Masters’ of Science
from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in
2009. Recently, she was accepted into the Educational
Leadership Doctoral Program at FSU. Currently she is
vying for the title for the 2015-2016 Ms. FSU Alumni.
For more information check out:
www.facebook.com/Carlitta4MsFSUAlumni
FULL NAME:
Carlitta Moore
Fayetteville State University
LOCATION: Fayetteville, NC
MAJOR: Biology
CLASS: 2007
EMPLOYMENT: Director of Sports Medicine/Head
Athletic Trainer at Fayetteville State
University
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Carlos Minor
Xavier University of Louisiana
LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 1996
EMPLOYMENT:
Assistant Professor at Langston
University
COLLEGE:
CARLOS MINOR
Brandon Brice is the Director of Strategic
Partnerships for Veterans Empowerment
Organization of Georgia. This 2005
Howard graduate also recently launched
his commodities trading company “Axcess
Networks, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia.
CARLITTA MOORE
Carlos J. Minor, Jr. currently serves as an Assistant
Professor of Urban Education at Langston UniversityOKC. Dr. Minor previously taught at Northwestern
Oklahoma State University and Shorter University.
Prior to entering higher education Dr. Minor served
as a K-12 educator and athletic coach.
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FULL NAME:
Channing Carter
Hampton University
LOCATION: Houston, TX
MAJOR: Biology
CLASS: 2010
EMPLOYMENT: Business Analyst at IHS
COLLEGE:
Channing Carter is a graduate of Hampton University and is
currently a Business Analyst at IHS, the premier provider of
global market, industry and technical expertise. Outside of her
responsibilities as a Business Analyst, she is the owner of Styles
by Channing Carter, a fashion styling and image consulting
agency in Houston, TX.
CHANNING CARTER
Charles Big C Caldwell is the founder of www.
adolescents2adult.com; a non profit organization created
to mentor young men and women into becoming
successful adults in the future. Charles Big C Caldwell
would like to acknowledged his Pastor; Dr. Michael
Evans Sr. of Bethlehem Baptist Church 1188 West Broad
Mansfield Texas for his accomplishments as a mentor.
FULL NAME:Charles
Caldwell
Albany State University
LOCATION: Mansfield, TX
MAJOR: Education
CLASS: 1980
EMPLOYMENT: Communiy Mentor/Volunteer at
Retired United States Air Force
COLLEGE:
CHARLES CALDWELL
FULL NAME:
Christopher Cathcart
Howard University
MAJOR: Public Relations
CLASS: 1986
EMPLOYMENT: President/Founder at
OneDiaspora Group
COLLEGE:
Christopher Darren Cathcart is a published author, public
relations expert, and an acclaimed public speaker. In 1995, he
founded OneDiaspora Group, a Los Angeles/Washington, DCbased communications consulting & public speaking firm. His
latest project is “HBCU Experience–The Book,” a collection of
essays by HBCU grads. Cathcart is a 1986 graduate of Howard
University.
CHRISTOPHER CATHCART
Cleo Scott Brown was the top honor graduate of her
‘75 class. She worked in Auditing & Risk Management,
managing corporate insurance for a $3+ billion asset
company when she retired. Since retirement, she has
grown her real passion into History Matters Institute,
writing and speaking nationally on issues of race,
voting, and class. She is the author of the award
winning LA story, Witness to the Truth.
FULL NAME:
Cleo Scott Brown
Grambling State University
LOCATION: Goose Creek, SC
CLASS: 1975
EMPLOYMENT: Owner/Speaker, Author, Race
Relations Strategist at History
Matters Institute
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Clinton Mitchell
Howard University
LOCATION: Washington, DC
MAJOR: Law
CLASS: 2009
EMPLOYMENT:
President/CEO at Diplomatic
Enterprises LLC
COLLEGE:
CLINTON MITCHELL
CLEO SCOTT BROWN
Clinton Mitchell is an attorney, author and the Founder
& CEO of Diplomatic Enterprises, LLC, located in
Washington, D.C., a consulting and management
service firm specializing in Legal Compliance, Sports &
Entertainment, Higher Education, Branding/Social Media
Marketing. He is a 2009 graduate of Howard Law and a
recipient of Florida State University’s “Thirty Under 30.”
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FULL NAME:
Dexter Wimbissh
Morris Brown College
LOCATION: McDonough, GA
MAJOR: Law
CLASS: 1994
EMPLOYMENT: Municipal Court Judge at
City of Greensboro
COLLEGE:
Civil and Human Rights advocate with more than two decades
of leading organizations who advocate for racial justice and
equality. Served as the youngest General Counsel for National
Southern Christian Leadership Conference; First Deputy Director
for the Center for Democratic Renewal. First African-American
municipal court judge in the 200 year history of the City of
Greensboro, GA
DEXTER WIMBISSH
Dorothy M. Lee-Murray is a graduate of Hampton (Institute)
University and is the President of the National Hampton
Alumni Association, Inc. for 2014-2016 and a member of
Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. Currently employed as an
Analyst at Chubb Group of Insurance in Warren , NJ. The
theme for her administration as NHAA, Inc. President is
“Together...We Make A Difference.”
FULL NAME:
Dorothy M. Lee-Murray
Hampton University
LOCATION: Edison, NJ
MAJOR: Management
CLASS: 1980
EMPLOYMENT: Analyst II at Chubb Group of
Insurance Companies
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COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Drew Love
Paine College
LOCATION: Alexandria, VA
MAJOR: Pre-Medicine
CLASS: 1989
EMPLOYMENT: Compliance Officer at US Food
and Drug Administration
COLLEGE:
DREW LOVE
DOROTHY M LEE-MURRAY
Drew M. Love is a Compliance Officer with the US
Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, MD
where he reviews draft guidance, submissions and
inspectional findings to ensure regulatory compliance.
This 1989 Paine College graduate also is a member of
Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in
Washington, DC.
Dr. Garthen is a IT consultant specializing
in business continuity processing. He is a
Six Sigma Black belt and is the inventor of
Aros - The World’s Smartest Window Air
Conditioner (www.quirky.com/shop).
FULL NAME:
Garthen Leslie
Alabama A&M University
LOCATION: Columbia, MD
MAJOR: Computer and Information Science
CLASS: 1973
EMPLOYMENT: Business Continuity Planner at IT Consultant
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Glenda Jones
Prairie View A&M University
LOCATION: Cypress, TX
MAJOR: Management
CLASS: 1993
EMPLOYMENT: Director, Career Services at
Prairie View A&M University
COLLEGE:
GLENDA JONES
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Glenda Jones received her Bachelor’s Degree in
Management (1989) and Masters Degree in Counseling
(1993) from Prairie View A&M University. She currently
serves as Director of Career and Outreach Services,
where she serves students in all majors and classifications
assisting them as they prepare for careers prior to and
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ALUMNI ON THE MOVE
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J. Goosby Smith, Associate Professor of Management at
The Citadel and workplace inclusion scholar, consultant,
and speaker, is co-author with Josie B. Lindsay, of Beyond
Inclusion: Workplace interconnectedness, energy, and
resilience in organizations (2014, Palgrave Macmillan). Smith
holds a B.S. from Spelman College, with a MBA and Ph.D.
from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.
FULL NAME:
J. Goosby Smith
Spelman College
LOCATION: Charleston, SC
MAJOR: Computer and Information
Science
CLASS: 1986
EMPLOYMENT: Associate Professor of
Management at The Citadel
COLLEGE:
J. GOOSBY SMITH
Commander Jared A Keys II US Navy Retired is a 1989
Hampton graduate. This a pace setting professional
with over twenty years of leadership and management
experience in various disciplines while completing 21
years of service as a Naval Officer continues to serve his
country and Navy.
FULL NAME:
Jared Keys
Hampton University
LOCATION: Chesapeake, VA
MAJOR: Management
CLASS: 1989
EMPLOYMENT: Project Manager at
McKean Defense Group
COLLEGE:
JARED KEYS
FULL NAME:
Jashell Mitchell
Bethune Cookman University
LOCATION: Durham, NC
MAJOR: Physical Education
CLASS: 2005
EMPLOYMENT: Director of Football Operations
at NC Central University
COLLEGE:
JASHELL MITCHELL
As a 2012 Technology Rising Star for Women of Color
magazine, Ms. Harris has always been a trailblazer
and is the first in her immediate family to attend college.
She attended Virginia State University to gain the
experience she needed to matriculate in her Information
Technology career and advanced her knowledge with a
Masters Degree.
Jashell Mitchell from Flint, Michigan, is a Bethune
Cookman University 2005 graduate. She majored in
Physical Education-Recreation. She is lettered in Lady
Wildcat Basketball from 1999-2003 and holds a Master’s
Degree in Liberal Studies from University of Memphis,
class of 2013.
FULL NAME:
Jaunese Harris
LOCATION: Fort Washington, MD
MAJOR: Computer and Information
Science
CLASS: 1999
EMPLOYMENT: Information System Security
Officer/Assessor at eGlobalTech
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
COLLEGE:
Jerry Williams
Cheyney University of
Pennsylvania
LOCATION:
Waldorf, MD
MAJOR: Accounting
CLASS: EMPLOYMENT:
1981
Chief Information Officer at United
States Department of Education
JERRY WILLIAMS
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JAUNESE HARRIS
As the CIO of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Jerry E. Williams provides direction,
oversight, and management of the Department’s IT
activities. Mr. Williams previously served as the deputy
CIO at the Department of the Interior (DOI) where he
was responsible for ensuring that DOI met all of its
IT requirements in Security, Architecture, IT Capital
Investment Planning, and Records Management.
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FULL NAME:
Jesse Harris
Howard University
LOCATION: Chicago, IL
COLLEGE:
MAJOR: CLASS: EMPLOYMENT:
Law
1998
President at Harris Law Firm, P.C.
JESSE HARRIS
Attorney Jesse V. Harris is the founder and President of
Harris Law Firm, P.C. HLF focuses its practice in the areas
of Criminal Defense and Injury Law. As a former Criminal
prosecutor Attorney Harri gained a reputation as a fierce
litigator. Now, as a criminal defense lawyer, he fights for
those charged with crimes. As an Injury Attorney, Mr.
Harris has recovered millions for his clients.
TRIO alumnus, Dr. Jessie Guinn, Jr. is the Assistant
Academic Dean of STEM in The College of Global Studies
at Arcadia University. This 2006 Alcorn State University
graduate went on to earn a Ph.D. in Physiology from
Kent State. Dr. Guinn was also a postdoctoral fellow at
Northwestern University in Neuroelectrophysiology before
entering international education.
FULL NAME:
Jessie Guinn
Alcorn State University
LOCATION: Wyncote, PA
MAJOR: Biology
CLASS: 2006
EMPLOYMENT: Assistant Academic Dean of
Science, Technology, Engineering,
& Mathematics at Arcadia University
COLLEGE:
JESSIE GUINN
FULL NAME:
John Marshall
Howard University
LOCATION: Robbinsville, NJ
MAJOR: Architectural Engineering
CLASS: 1992
EMPLOYMENT: Senior Advisor at The
Petrochemiocal Standard Inc.
COLLEGE:
John Marshall is the Founding Partner & Senior Advisor of
The Petrochemical Standard Inc. which is a global Commodity
Price and Analytics Information Provider. This 1991 Howard
graduate recently launched highly innovative company;
“Genesis Market Intelligence”, which commercializes the use
of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and sensor technologies
for collection of rare energy market information.
JOHN MARSHALL
Kelli R. Peterson, Assistant Principal in Nashville, TN,
2006 graduate of Spelman College, 2008 graduate of
University of Illinois, and current Doctoral student at
Tennessee State University pursues education not for
self notoriety, but for all the little brown girls and boys
sitting in a classroom wondering if they can move past
the glass ceiling.
FULL NAME:
Kelli Peterson
Spelman College
LOCATION: Nashville, TN
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 2006
EMPLOYMENT: Assistant Principal at East End
Preparatory School
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Kimberly Kisner
LOCATION: Atlanta, G
MAJOR: Communication
CLASS: 1995
EMPLOYMENT:
Change Management
Consultant at Coca-Cola
COLLEGE:
KIMBERLY KISNER
KELLI PETERSON
Kimberly Kisner is currently a change management
communications consultant at Coca-Cola working on a
workplace transformation project called Workplace 2020.
She helps to oversee the implementation of workplace
standards, facilitates informational sessions, identifies change
impacts and process improvement opportunities, and builds
communication strategies and activities to support change.
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FULL NAME:
Kristen Pope
Hampton University
LOCATION: White Plains, NY
COLLEGE:
Journalism
2004
TV Reporter at News 12
Kristen L. Pope is an award-winning journalist. She is news
reporter at Cablevision’s News 12 Westchester in Yonkers, New
York. Pope is also CEO of Pope Productions where she Hosts
and Executive Produces the variety talk show “The Positive
Controversy with Kristen Pope.” The show is entering it’s
second season and premiering on the new Focus Broadcasting
Network to 20 million homes this summer 2015.
KRISTEN POPE
MC Lyte resides in Los Angeles, California. She reigns as
the CEO of Sunni Gyrl, Inc. and Hip Hop Sisters Foundation.
She is a trustee and the immediate past President of the
Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy (Grammy
organization). Lyte is co-host of the nationally syndicated
Cafe Mocha radio show, and is a proud honorary member of
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
FULL NAME:Lana
“MC Lyte” Moorer
Dillard University
EMPLOYMENT: Founder/Chairman at Hip
Hop Sisters Foundation
COLLEGE:
LANA “MC LYTE” MOORER
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FULL NAME:
Letitia Browne-James
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 2003
EMPLOYMENT: Clinical Manager at Aspire Health
Partners
COLLEGE:
Letitia Browne-James is a clinical manager at a large
mental health and substance agency in central Florida.
She is a proud graduate of Bethune CookmanUniversity. This 1995 Hampton graduate also recently
launched a real estate investment company in
Columbus, Ohio.
LETITIA BROWNE-JAMES
Dr.Randolph is a senior executive with over forty years of
experience as a clinician (pediatrician), administrator, and
public health expert in Federal, state and city government,
academia, and private philanthropy. She serves as an
advisor to numerous city, state and national organizations
and agencies with special emphasis in the areas of policy
formulation, program development, training and technical
assistance and interagency collaboration.
FULL NAME:
Lindsay Hicks
Howard University
LOCATION: District Heights, MD
CLASS: 1999
EMPLOYMENT:
Technical Assistance
Manager at WACIF
COLLEGE:
LINDSAY HICKS
Lorielle Broussard
Spelman College
MAJOR: Art
CLASS: 2003
EMPLOYMENT: Marketing & Communications Manager at City
of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film & Entertainment
FULL NAME:
Marion Bennett
Hampton University
MAJOR: Sociology
CLASS: 1991
EMPLOYMENT: Assistant Professor at
University of Alabama
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Linda Randolph
Howard University
MAJOR: Medicine
CLASS: 1972
EMPLOYMENT: President and CEO at
Developing Families Center, Inc.
COLLEGE:
LINDA RANDOLPH
Lindsay Hicks oversees WACIF’s client intake process and
provides program management. Ms. Hicks joined WACIF in
2010 and received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science
with a minor in Community Development from Howard
University. She was featured in Black Enterprise’s September
2011 issue in the article “Holding the Purse Strings.”
FULL NAME:
COLLEGE:
MARION BENNETT
Lorielle Broussard is a 2003 graduate of
Spelman College. She co-founded and
was the CEO and designer of Barack the
Vote, LLC. until 2013. She currently serves
as the Marketing & Communications
Manager for the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of
Film & Entertainment.
LORIELLE BROUSSARD
M. Daniel Bennett Jr. is an interdisciplinary researcher with clinical
practice experience. His research addresses gaps in research
and practice with African American males, and incorporates an
interdisciplinary focus that transcends social welfare policy and
practice aimed at this population. Bennett’s preliminary findings
have been presented at several senior interdisciplinary research
conferences, and his work has been published in social work
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FULL NAME:
Melissa Lyles
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
LOCATION: Morrisville, PA
MAJOR: Marketing
CLASS: 1990
EMPLOYMENT: Associate Director of Admissions, Director
of Social Media at Princeton University
COLLEGE:
MELISSA LYLES
Molokwu Azikiwe is the Head of Division - Budget at the
ECOWAS Commission, Abuja, Nigeria. The 1994 graduate
of Lincoln University, PA oversees the budgeting function of
all Institutions of the Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS). He has over 17 years work experience
in areas such as management consulting, program
management, budgeting, procurement and accounting.
FULL NAME:
Molokwu Azikiwe
Lincoln University Pennsylvania
LOCATION: Lanham, MD
MAJOR: Accounting
CLASS: 1994
EMPLOYMENT: Head of Division - Budget at
ECOWAS Commision
COLLEGE:
MOLOKWU AZIKIWE
FULL NAME:
Monica Wood
Morgan State University
LOCATION: Charlotte, NC
CLASS: 1994
EMPLOYMENT: Owner/Lead PR Strategist at
MWPR, Inc.
COLLEGE:
MONICA WOOD
An expert crisis media guru, Monica Wood is the owner
of MWPR, Inc.; a full-service firm offering comprehensive
experience in crisis management, brand development &
social media. The seasoned PR practitioner is a graduate
of Morgan State University and Duke University, Divinity
School. A published author, Wood contributed a feature
piece in PR News’ Crisis Management Guidebook, Vol 6.
Natasha Scruggs is in her third year of law school at
Mississippi College School of Law. She is currently fulfilling
an externship at the Hinds County Public Defender’s
office. After graduating from law school in May 2016, and
passing the Georgia bar exam, she plans to open her own
criminal defense law firm.
FULL NAME:
Natasha Scruggs
Jackson State University
LOCATION: Jackson, MS
MAJOR: Criminal Justice
CLASS: 2013
EMPLOYMENT: Limited Practice Attorney at Hinds
County Public Defender
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Otis Cliatt II
LOCATION: Dove Canyon, CA
MAJOR: Economics
CLASS: 1987
EMPLOYMENT: President at Pacific Harbor Line, Inc.
COLLEGE:
OTIS CLIATT II
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Melissa Lyles is the Associate Director of Graduate
Admissions and the Director of Social Media at
Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of
Public and International Affairs. In that role, she is
responsible for the recruiting and admissions for
the School’s three graduate degree programs in
public and international affairs.
NATASHA SCRUGGS
Otis Cliatt II, was appointed President of Pacific Harbor
Line, Inc in October 2012. PHL is a Short Line Railroad
Company which provides rail switching services for the
Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, the largest
Port Complex in North America. Otis is the first African
American President of a Railroad in the U.S.
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Pamela Felder, 44, Philadelphia native is a 1992
graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
(UMES). Pamela is a life-long educator who earned
her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005.
Her professional background involves working at
a diverse set of colleges and universities including:
Univ. of Penn, Teachers College - Columbia University,
Morgan State Univ., and UMES.
FULL NAME:
Pamela Felder
University of Maryland Eastern
Shore
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
MAJOR: English
CLASS: 1992
EMPLOYMENT: Associate Professor at University of
Maryland Eastern Shore
COLLEGE:
PAMELA FELDER
Patrick has a Bachelors in Business Administration. He
is an expert in Negotiation & Relationship Building, and
gave 10+ years to Financial Sales & Service. Patrick was a
Officer for the U.S. Army Reserves National Guard for 15
years. He is a successful Small Business owner in Financial
Services & Entertainment Industries and is nowpursuing a
Master’s in Training & Performance Improvement.
FULL NAME:
Patrick McGuire
Fayetteville State University
LOCATION: Laurel, MD
CLASS: 1998
EMPLOYMENT: Personal Banker at Bank of
America
COLLEGE:
PATRICK MCGUIRE
FULL NAME:
Reginald Treadwell
Morehouse School of Medicine
MAJOR: Finance
CLASS: 1989
EMPLOYMENT: Territory Sales Manager at Salix
Pharmaceuticals
COLLEGE:
REGINALD TREADWELL
Judge Rupert Byrdsong was appointed to the Los Angeles
Superior Court by California Governor Jerry Brown in
June 2014. Judge Byrdsong was a partner at the largest
black owned law firm in California, Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt,
where he enjoyed a distinguished career as an employment
litigator and trial attorney for 20 years. Judge Byrdsong
presently presides over a misdemeanor trial courtroom.
FULL NAME:
Rupert Byrdsong
Morehouse College
CLASS: 1991
EMPLOYMENT: Superior Court Judge at Los
Angeles Superior Court
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Sakinah Sabree
Hampton University
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 2002
EMPLOYMENT: School Guidance Counselor
at Universal Creighton
Charter School
COLLEGE:
SAKINAH SABREE
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A graduate of Morehouse College and The University
of Wisconsin, I am presently a Territory Sales Manager
with Salix Pharmaceuticals, where I manage a multistate territory educating physicians on how our
products improve patients’ lives.
RUPERT BYRDSONG
Sakinah Ali-Sabree, is an honors graduate of Lincoln
University and Hampton University, a writer, published author,
conference and workshop facilitator, and guidance counselor.
Sakinah Ali-Sabree is also the CEO of Sankofa Consulting
Group {SCG}, and serves as the innovative Operations
Manager the Annual International Locks Conference: Natural
Hair, Health & Beauty Expo in Philadelphia, PA.
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FULL NAME:
Shakera Guess
Lincoln University -Pennsylvania
MAJOR: Chemistry
CLASS: 2007
EMPLOYMENT: Optometry Student at Pennsylvania
College of Optometry at Salus
University
COLLEGE:
SHAKERA GUESS
Dr. Tyffani Monford Dent is a licensed psychologist/author
and a 1996 graduate of Wilberforce University. She is
the Clinical Director at a community-based treatment
program as well as serving as a consultant/trainer on
juvenile mental health. In her work, she serves on state
and international committees addressing sexual abuse
prevention/intervention.
FULL NAME:Tyffani
Dent
Wilberforce University
LOCATION: Maple Heights, OH
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 1996
EMPLOYMENT: Clinical Director at Abraxas
COLLEGE:
TYFFANI DENT
FULL NAME:
Wes Bellamy
South Carolina State University
LOCATION: Charlottesville, VA
CLASS: 2009
EMPLOYMENT: Teacher, Non-Profit Director at
Albemarle County Public Schools
COLLEGE:
WES BELLAMY
FULL NAME:
William Jackson
South Carolina State University
LOCATION: Jacksonville, FL
MAJOR: Education
CLASS: 1985
EMPLOYMENT: Educational Technology and Social
Media Instructor at Edward Waters
College
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Zaina Adamu
Morgan State University
MAJOR: Journalism
CLASS: 2009
EMPLOYMENT:
Associate Producer at CNN
ZAINA ADAMU
Wes Bellamy is a high school teacher, and Founder and
Executive Director of the Non-Profit youth organization
HYPE. Bellamy serves as the President of the Young
Black Professional Network of Charlottesville, on the
Executive Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men
of Central Virginia, and is obtaining his Doctorate in
Education from Virginia State University.
William Jackson is an educator with over 25
years experience in public education and higher
education. Teaching in public education and with
Edward Waters College teaching Educational
Technology and Social Media. William is a ‘85
graduate of South Carolina State University. He
blogs and speaks nationally on Social Media and
Bulling/Cyberbulling Prevention.
COLLEGE:
Shakera Guess, M.S. has been passionate about
medicine and science for as long as she can remember;
which has led to not only a career as a graduate level
chemist and several research projects and internships,
but currently the pursuit of a career in Optometry.
Shakera has a strong affinity for HBCUs, obtaining
degrees from both Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
and Delaware State University.
WILLIAM JACKSON
Zaina Adamu considers herself an artist who paints
pictures with words. She’s a first-generation GhanaianAmerican who was born and raised in New York.
She’s been writing since she was a kid but fell in love
with news writing in college and decided to become a
journalist. Since then, she’s written for The Baltimore
Times and is currently an associate producer with CNN.
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FULL NAME:
Akela Renae McDonald
Morris Brown College
LOCATION: Dallas, TX
MAJOR: Public Health
CLASS: 2002
EMPLOYMENT: Author at Akela Renae
COLLEGE:
Akela Renae McDonald, a 2002 graduate of Morris
Brown College is the author of the newly released
novel, The Cost of Baggage. In addition to writing
novels, Akela is a Realtor in Dallas, TX.
AKELA RENAE MCDONALD
Dr. Akosua Ali-Sabree, has taught and promoted wholistic
approaches to health and wellness, and nation building,
since 1968. She is an Aboriginal Indigenous Neuro Linguistic
Psychotherapist with a master’s degree in human services /
counselling, a doctorate in divinity and Aboriginal Cosmic
Naturopathy. MaMa Akosua is the CEO of the Amadi Wellness
Connection, an author and radio talk show host.
FULL NAME:
COLLEGE:
-Pennsylvania
LOCATION:
FULL NAME:
Alfonso J. Davis
Morehouse College
LOCATION: Bronx, NY
MAJOR: Accounting
CLASS: 1996
EMPLOYMENT:
Payroll Bookkeeper at
Rain Home Health Care
CLASS: EMPLOYMENT:
FULL NAME:
Andrena Sawyer
Howard University
LOCATION: Hyattsville, MD
MAJOR: Sociology
CLASS: 2008
EMPLOYMENT: President at P.E.R.K.
Consulting
COLLEGE:
ANDRENA SAWYER
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Counseling
2014
CEO at Amadi Wellness
Connection
AKOSUA ALI-SABREE
Alfonso J. Davis is a Payroll Bookkeeper for RAIN Home
Health Care located in Bronx, NY. He has 10+ years
of professional Accounting experience in various
sectors: banking, healthcare, security, government agency,
insurance, retail, and non-profit. This 1996 Morehouse
graduate is aspiring to become a best-selling author.
ALFONSO J DAVIS
Allen Johnston is the owner of the Music Specialist, an
educational based company involved in multiple aspects
of the entertainment industry. This 1973 Clark college
graduate is an accomplished world speaker, consultant,
educator and entertainment industry executive.
Philadelphia, PA
MAJOR: ONLINE PROFILE: WWW.HBCUCONNECT.COM/MEMBER/433838
COLLEGE:
Akosua Ali-Sabree
Lincoln University
FULL NAME:
Allen Johnston
MAJOR: Mass Communication
CLASS: 1972
EMPLOYMENT: Owner at Music Specialist
COLLEGE:
ALLEN JOHNSTON
Andrena Sawyer is Founder and CEO of P.E.R.K. Consulting.
In 2013, she was named among the “Top 30 under 30”
movers and shakers in Washington DC by WKYS 93.9. She is
a certified Self-Esteem and Life Skills Trainer. She serves as a
liaison for IEDA Relief and as an Executive Board Member of
Project Dream BIG. Her first full-length novel, The Long Way
Home, was released in January 2015.
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A Program Administrator who’s accomplishments
include strengths to lawfully execute Florida
Administrative Codes & Florida Statues for
programming. Angela handles strategic planning
for United Teachers of Dade and is the MDCPS
Rookie Teacher of the year Child Welfare Leader.
FULL NAME:
Angela Lucas
LOCATION: Miramar, FL
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 1994
EMPLOYMENT: Legislative Consultant at MDCPS
School Board Adminstration
COLLEGE:
ANGELA LUCAS
Averri Liggins is the owner of Avere SL online boutique.
When she is not managing her business, she works as
the Outreach and Resource Development Coordinator
for the National Corporation for Community Service.
A graduate of Clark Atlanta University, she looks to
compete in the Miss Black Georgia Pageant this fall.
FULL NAME:
Averri Liggins
CLASS: 2013
EMPLOYMENT: Business Operations Generalist
at Georgia Governor’s Office
COLLEGE:
AVERRI LIGGINS
FULL NAME:
Carl Lut Williams
Howard University
LOCATION: Greensboro, NC
MAJOR: Journalism
CLASS: 1984
EMPLOYMENT: President at AZEEZ Communications
COLLEGE:
CARL LUT WILLIAMS
Cornelius Cakley is a Graphic Designer. He has a Bachelor
of Arts degree from Benedict College, Columbia, SC and a
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Media Design from Full Sail
University, Winter Park, Fla. Cakley has extensive experience
in Graphic Design, Print and Digital Media. For more then
22 years, he has graphically designed and conceptualized
projects and materials for a myriad of clients.
FULL NAME:
Cornelius Cakley, MFA
Benedict College
LOCATION: Columbia, SC
MAJOR: Art
CLASS: 1997
EMPLOYMENT: Graphic Designer at My Image
Appeals Graphic Design
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Crissie Luckey
Alcorn State University
LOCATION: Biloxi, MS
MAJOR: Electronics and Computer Technology
CLASS: 1984
EMPLOYMENT: CEO/Owner of Online Website
Content Writing Service at Ms. Luckey
Writer WordSmith
COLLEGE:
CRISSIE LUCKEY
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Carl Lut Williams, owner and president of
AZEEZ Communications, is a media specialist
out of Greensboro, N. C. with extensive
experience as a writer and publisher, television
producer, radio personality and most recently
as a documentary filmmaker concentrating on
HBCU sports and athletics.
CORNELIUS CAKLEY
I’m a civil rights lawyer turned full-time
professional freelance web content writer with
lifelong zeal for social justice advocacy. Toward
furthering that ambition, I make it my personal
mission in life to facilitate education as the best
universal means of self-empowerment. Meeting
that goal is especially vital for people of color to
escape historical binding chains.
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FULL NAME:
D Brewer
Alabama A&M University
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 2012
EMPLOYMENT: Workers Comp and Employee
Relations at Air Liquide USA, LLC
COLLEGE:
D BREWER
D is a results-oriented, creative, self-directed professional
with extensive experience in managing full spectrum Human
Resources programs, services and functions. D has proven
success in a variety of changing business environments and
demonstrated experience assessing and resolving complex
organizational change. He has strong communication and
interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels.
Darryl Nettles is an Adjunct Professor teaching
Political Science and Mathematics at a local
University. This 1996 Stillman graduate also will
soon pursue his PhD in the Fall of 2015 in Augusta,
Georgia. He recently completed the New Leaders
Council Training in Augusta, GA. Nettles is an active
minister in his local church.
FULL NAME:Darryl
Nettles
Stillman College
LOCATION: Augusta, GA
MAJOR: Chemistry
CLASS: 1996
EMPLOYMENT: Research Operations Coordinator at
Georgia Regents University
COLLEGE:
DARRYL NETTLES
FULL NAME:
David Blanding
LOCATION: Anderson, SC
MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering
CLASS: 1971
EMPLOYMENT: Engineering Tehnical
Consultant at Triad Systems
COLLEGE:
DAVID BLANDING
This Producer, Writer, & Director at LHSTV-DISD, home of
Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh is a 1982 Grambling State University
Business graduate! Deborah toured Japan with the GSUTiger
Marching Band as Captain. She is the Author of Lost My Love
Ones 2 GUNS and Black Enterprise Magazine’s Dallas Top
African American Female Producer.
FULL NAME:
Derrick Hayes
LOCATION: Columbus, GA
CLASS: 1992
EMPLOYMENT:
Encouragement Speaker at
WOE Enterprises
COLLEGE:
DERRICK HAYES
David Blanding is a retired Aerospace Engineer with 42
years of advanced research and technology for The Boeing
Company. Now living in Anderson, South Carolina, he now
works as an engineering consultant for Boeing Research &
Technology. Among his many desires as a retired engineer
is to support the growth of research contract awarded
to HBCU’s. He also plans support growth of STEM based
programs within the school districts in the Upstate Sout.
FULL NAME:
Deborah Gibson-Westbrook
Grambling State University
MAJOR: Business Communications
CLASS: 1982
EMPLOYMENT: Producer-Writer at Future
Productions
COLLEGE:
DEBORAH GIBSON-WESTBROOK
Derrick Hayes is a graduate of Tennessee State University and
is known for his gift of Derricknyms where he turns names
into positive messages right before your eyes. Get to know
more about Derrick Hayes by downloading his app Motivation
To Your Mobile and pay it forwarded by nominating others in
your network for his blog Today’s Honoree. Keep Derrick Hayes
in mind to speak at your next meeting.
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Derrick has served at El Centro College as a Professor
in the Dept. of Communications since 2005. He is
the President of LMJ Creative Communications, a
consulting firm that specializes in presentations,
workshops, and seminars for educational and community
organizations. He has a BA from Howard and a Masters in
Communications from Southern University
FULL NAME:
Derrick Payne
Howard University
LOCATION: Dallas, TX
CLASS: 1989
EMPLOYMENT: Professor at El Centro College
COLLEGE:
DERRICK PAYNE
Doris Mangrum is the Founder and CEO of Saidiana
Productions a company whose mission is to call attention
to the plight of individuals, families and communities that
have been impacted by separation because of incarceration,
military deployment or any other reason causing family to live
apart for long periods. Doris is a 1973 graduate of Savannah
State University.
FULL NAME:
Doris Mangrum
Savannah State University
LOCATION: Antioch, CA
MAJOR: Music
CLASS: 1973
EMPLOYMENT: CEO/Founder at Saidiana
Productions
COLLEGE:
DORIS MANGRUM
FULL NAME:
Dr. Eric Rogers
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 1981
EMPLOYMENT: Professor of Counseling/
Psychology at Concordia
University Chicago
COLLEGE:
Eric Rogers, Ph.D, is a Harvard graduate, CEO-The
Millionaire Planner and tenured Professor in Psychology
and Counseling, Chicago, Il. A 30 year veteran in higher
education, Dr. Rogers is a national speaker on Minority Male
Mentoring, Black Family, Diversity and the Black Church.
He is a Amazon #1 Bestselling author of “From Harvard to
Heaven: How To Live Your Life’s Purpose and Dreams.
DR. ERIC ROGERS
Dr. Hallman is a cultivator of an academically creative
atmosphere which supports diverse needs of multifaceted
students, thereby enabling them to remain engaged
with lectures while simultaneously promoting a learning
environment which fosters respect. She specializes in
elevating self-esteem, working with students who
experience challenges academically.
FULL NAME:
Dr. Joy Liani Hallman
LOCATION: North Hollywood, CA
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 1996
EMPLOYMENT: Post-doctoral Intern, Student
Counseling Services at Otis
College of Art & Design
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Dr. Kimberly Handy
Walden University
LOCATION: Gonzales, LA
MAJOR: Education Administration
CLASS: 2014
EMPLOYMENT: English Teacher at West St.
John High School
COLLEGE:
DR. KIMBERLY HANDY
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Dr. Kimberly Handy is an English teacher with West St. John
High School, Edgard, LA. In this role, Handy assists with
developing, implementing, and monitoring of high academic
standards for all students. Prior to working for West St. John
High School, Dr. Handy received her undergraduate degree
in Human Services, an Ed.D in Administrator Leadership for
Teaching and Learning at Walden University.
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FULL NAME:
Eartha Dunston
Alabama State University
LOCATION: Pembroke Pines, FL
MAJOR: Social Work
CLASS: 1999
EMPLOYMENT: Social Insurance Specialist at
U.S. Federal Government
COLLEGE:
EARTHA DUNSTON
I have extensive background in Law Enforcement/Criminal justice.
With over 20 years of experience, I am an expert in self-protection.
I have held the following positions with the Ohio Department
of Rehabilitation & Corrections: Corrections Officer, Lieutenant,
Captain and TWL Major. I currently run my own company, White’s
Personal Protection Products has been providing vital personal
protection products to the community since 2010.
Eartha Dunston received her undergraduate degree Cum
Laude from Alabama State University(1999). She also
holds a Master’s Degree from Virginia Commonwealth
University(2002). She entered the Federal workforce under
the Outstanding Scholar’s Program and has held numerous
progressive positions and details including Program Analyst,
Equal Employment Counselor and Social Insurance Specialist.
FULL NAME:
Ernest White
LOCATION: Blacklick , OH
MAJOR: Criminal Justice
CLASS: 2009
EMPLOYMENT: Owner at White’s Personal
Protection Products, LLC
COLLEGE:
ERNEST WHITE
FULL NAME:
Francine Williams
Lincoln University -Pennsylvania
LOCATION: Babcock Lane, NJ
MAJOR: Sociology
CLASS: 2001
EMPLOYMENT: Runaway Youth and Street Outreach Program
Supervisor at Youth Emergency Service
COLLEGE:
FRANCINE WILLIAMS
Gerald Tyler retired from higher education administration after
36 years on July 1, 2013. He served as the Special Assistant to
the Chancellor and Director of the Cluster Program at Elizabeth
City State University. He also served as Director of University
Relations, Coordinator of Military Programs, and Director
of the Reclamation Project at Norfolk State University. In his
retirement, he continues to write the “Pastor’s Corner” column.
FULL NAME:
Gerald Tyler
Norfolk State University
LOCATION: Virginia Beach, VA
MAJOR: Accounting
CLASS: 1985
EMPLOYMENT: Retired
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Horace Crenshaw
Tuskegee University
LOCATION: Stafford, VA
CLASS: 1993
EMPLOYMENT: Requirment Manager/Army Reserve
Officer at US Army Reserves
COLLEGE:
HORACE CRENSHAW
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I work with runaway and homeless youth
across the city of Philadelphia. I also work
with the combined street outreach agencies in
the city. I am a member of the Continuum of
Care Advisory Committee and various other
committees dedicated to serving the homeless
population in the city of Philadelphia.
GERALD TYLER
Horace Crenshaw, Jr. a 1994 graduate of Tuskegee
University recently wrote a book entitled,
Blowing Sandstorm. He tells his story of being a
commander that was put in charge of an Army
Reserve Petroleum unit during the initial months of
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Check out his website at
www.blowingsandtormhc.tateauthor.com.
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FULL NAME:
Jacque Slater
Tougaloo College
LOCATION: Olive Branch, MS
COLLEGE:
English
1990
Professor at Rust College
Jacque has a Master of Arts degree in Integrated Marketing
Communications. She has traveled to Czech Republic, West
Africa, Italy & The United Kingdom accompanying as well as
facilitating student independent study & instructing English for
Specific Purpose in Plzen, Czech Republic.
JACQUE SLATER
A 2007 graduate of Tuskegee University, James Collier
acted as the Executive Editor for the campus television
network while making the Dean’s list two semesters. He
also earned an academic Scholarship, and participated
on the university’s track team. James also acted as the
Executive Editor for the campus television network while
making the Dean’s list two semesters.
FULL NAME:James
Collier
Tuskegee University
LOCATION: Oakwood, OH
MAJOR: Environmental Science
CLASS: 2009
EMPLOYMENT: Public Health Sanitarian 2 at
City of Cleveland Public Health
Department
COLLEGE:
JAMES COLLIER
FULL NAME:
Jasmine Warfield
LOCATION: Cary, MS
MAJOR: Chemistry
CLASS: 2013
EMPLOYMENT: Certified Teacher at South Delta
High School
COLLEGE:
Born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, I graduated at
the top of the class. Unfortunately, by my second year of
college I was struggling greatly. Having finally received my
degree, I now use my struggles to help educate the youth.
I try to, lovingly, tell the students that because of where
you come from you are already defeated, but you don’t
have to let your circumstances prevent you from success.
JASMINE WARFIELD
La’Keisha Gomes a 2006 graduate of Lane College is a native
of Fayetteville, North Carolina. With a Master’s of Social Work
from the University of Tennesse, Ms. Gomes has assisted in
overseeing a Foster Care program for the last five years. She
also has experience in direct counseling of children and families
and received her Social Worker Licensure in 2008.
FULL NAME:
La’Keisha Gomes
Lane College
LOCATION: Cordova, TN
MAJOR: Sociology
CLASS: 2006
EMPLOYMENT: Regional Supervisor at
Youth Villages
COLLEGE:
LA’KEISHA GOMES
FULL NAME:
Lindsay Harper
Howard University
LOCATION: Decatur, GA
MAJOR: Film
CLASS: 2004
EMPLOYMENT:
President & CEO at Self-Employed
COLLEGE:
LINDSAY HARPER
Lindsay Harper is a multi-media executive producer
and entrepreneur who works to market and
celebrate sustainability efforts in communities of
color through social equity initiatives, in partnership
with minority serving educational institutions.
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Lisa was VP of Sales for Glory Foods and after 2o years devoted to
the growth and development of this successful canned vegetable
company, when that company was sold 3 years ago, on a leap
of faith, Lisa M. Cliff left corporate to pursue her passion of art.
Lisa soon found her stride with the launch of “Paint, Sip and Soul
with Lisa” a fun social art instruction company.
FULL NAME:
Lisa Cliff
LOCATION: Westerville, OH
MAJOR: Management
CLASS: 2007
EMPLOYMENT: Owner at Paint, Sip and
Soul with Lisa
COLLEGE:
LISA CLIFF
Maso, a VIrginia State University graduate has
worked in Customer Service at Marshalls, Inc.
for the last 6 years. He is dedicated to helping
the organization increase profits, and market
outreach.
FULL NAME:
Maso Cotton
LOCATION: Petersburg, VA
CLASS: 2014
EMPLOYMENT: Front End Coordinator/Supervisor at
Marshalls, Inc.
COLLEGE:
MASO COTTON
FULL NAME:
Reynaldo Anderson
LOCATION: Saint Louis, MO
CLASS: 1992
EMPLOYMENT: Assistant Professor of Humanities
at Harris-Stowe State University
COLLEGE:
REYNALDO ANDERSON
Hollywood, CA filmmaker, Howard University alum and, Emmy Award
winning director Ryan A. Cole began his filmmaking career at age
fifteen when he attended the New York Film Academy’s filmmaking
program for high school students. After completing the program, he
established his own film and video production company, Point Bird
Productions, so that he could begin to produce his own films.
FULL NAME:
Samuel Burnham
LOCATION: Crestview, FL
MAJOR: Electrical Engineering
CLASS: 2003
EMPLOYMENT: EMI/EMC Engineer at SURVICE
Engineering Company
COLLEGE:
SAMUEL BURNHAM
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Dr. Reynaldo Anderson currently serves as a member of
the Executive Board for the Missouri Arts Council and as
an Assistant Professor of Humanities at Harris-Stowe State
University. Reynaldo was recognized by Gov. Jay Nixon in
2010 for his leadership in the community. Finally, Reynaldo
publishes research in regard to several dimensions of the
African American experience, and the African Diaspora.
FULL NAME:
Ryan A. Cole
Howard University
LOCATION: Hollywood, CA
MAJOR: Film
CLASS: 2009
EMPLOYMENT: CEO at Point Bird
Productions, LLC
COLLEGE:
RYAN A. COLE
Samuel Burnham is the marketing team leader for the
most innovative voter empowerment campaign in America:
the One Million Conscious Black Voters and Contributors
(OMCBV&C)! This electrical engineering graduate from
Florida A & M wears several other hats, to include the duties
of an assistant minister at his local church congregation, and
a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy Reserves.
ALUMNI ON THE MOVE
ALUMNI ON THE MOVE
FULL NAME:
Tamika Alexander is a Sharepoint developer and security
analyst for the Department of Homeland Security in
Washington DC, where she fights back cyber attacks
and keeps our nation’s networks secure. Having
earned bachelors degree in both computer science
and mathematics, Alexander is proficient in Cisco
technologies and is working towards earning both her
masters and PhD degrees.
Tamika Alexander
Norfolk State University
COLLEGE:
Computer and Information Science
2006
Cyber Secuirty Analyst at
Department Of Homeland Security
TAMIKA ALEXANDER
My name is Taylor Alexander and I am a the owner of
Flawless Damsels Boutique located in Baltimore, Maryland.
Shortly after graduating from the great Bethune Cookman
University in 2013 with a degree in Business Management,
I started my entrepreneurship journey. I have had the
pleasure of styling the mayor of Baltimore, doing events in
different states, and servicing a customer base worldwide.
FULL NAME:Taylor
Alexander
LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
CLASS: 2013
EMPLOYMENT: Owner at Flawless Damsels
Boutique
COLLEGE:
TAYLOR ALEXANDER
FULL NAME:
Taylor Reynolds
Texas Southern University
MAJOR: Psychology
CLASS: 2013
EMPLOYMENT: Operations Coordinator at EES Consulting
COLLEGE:
TAYLOR REYNOLDS
Taylor Whitehead has served as the Band Director at
Warren County HS in Warrenton, NC for the past 18
years. He also currently serves as the Asst. Band Director
for Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA. A native
of Meherrin, VA. Whitehead is a graduate of Virginia
State University and Norfolk State University.
FULL NAME:
Taylor Whitehead
LOCATION: Petersburg, VA
MAJOR: Music
CLASS: 1996
EMPLOYMENT: Band Director at Warren County
Schools
COLLEGE:
FULL NAME:
Tim Adams, Th. D.
LOCATION: Orlando, FL
MAJOR: Chemistry
CLASS: 2008
EMPLOYMENT:
President at Urban University
Aeminary, SM
COLLEGE:
TIM ADAMS, TH. D.
Proven experienced professional with excellent
communication skills written and verbal, seeking
to obtain an opportunity which will allow my
technical skill-sets to streamline operations with
an emphasis on enhancing business operations
and producing cost savings.
TAYLOR WHITEHEAD
Dr. Tim Lucas Adams, Th. D. is President of Urban University
Seminary, Monte Carlo Trail, Orlando, Fla. Adams Served
a Counselor for the U. S. Department of Education,
With Offices located at Bethune-Cookman U., Daytona
Beach. Adams Served a Coordinator of the Client Directed
Integration Model at the University of Central Florida. Dr.
Adams Served as the Grants Coordinator Town of Eatonville.
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ALUMNI ON THE MOVE
ALUMNI ON THE MOVE
Traneisha is the CEO of T.Jones Media &
Communications, a boutique media and
communications firm that specializes in content
development and integrated marketing solutions for
small businesses and non-profits. Committed to the
empowerment of Black women, Traneisha is also the
Editor and Publisher of Ashes For Beauty Magazine.
FULL NAME:
Traneisha Jones
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
MAJOR: English
CLASS: 2007
EMPLOYMENT: CEO at T. Jones Media &
Communications
COLLEGE:
TRANEISHA JONES
Yolanda Woods is at heart the community mediator within
Baltimore City assisting parties to seek out resolutions. This
2004 Coppin State University graduate is creating pathways as
a parliamentary ombuds as Maryland’s first municipal ombuds,
one of the founding members of FEMA Alternative Dispute
Resolution Cadre and recently joined Mediators Beyond Borders
as one of three international ombudsman.
FULL NAME:
Yolanda Woods
Coppin State University
LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
MAJOR: Undecided
CLASS: 2004
EMPLOYMENT: Ombudsman at Mediators
Beyond Borders
COLLEGE:
YOLANDA WOODS
FULL NAME:
Brandon Shipman
Morehouse College
LOCATION: Jersey City, NJ
MAJOR: Mechanical Engineering
CLASS: 2011
EMPLOYMENT: Mechanical Design Engineer at
Dialight/Aerotek
COLLEGE:
BRANDON SHIPMAN
I am a New Orleans native and an alumni of Xavier University
of Louisiana, Class of 2013. With a passion for travel and
culture, one of the major highlights of my undergraduate
career was when I studied abroad in France. Being emerged in
such rich culture led me to pursue graduate studies in Public
Administration to bring cultural awareness to my community.
Brandon J. Shipman, a graduate of the Morehouse and
Columbia Combined Plan Engineering Program, is a
Mechanical Engineer/Drafter/Designer and EIT in NJ and
NY state. He is also an internet personality/rap artist, aka
BShip Grady, who started a Hip Hop broadcast called
Black Fox Newz that uses rap to report current events. The
broadcasts can be found on YouTube at BShipGradyTV or
Shot97.
FULL NAME:
COLLEGE:
of Louisiana
LOCATION:
New Orleans, LA
FULL NAME:
COLLEGE:
Chevella Thomas
North Carolina Central
University
LOCATION:
Durham, NC
Management
Information Systems
2006
Accountant at N. C. Central
University
CHEVELLA THOMAS
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Carla Simmons
Xavier University
Psychology
2012
Grad Student
CARLA SIMMONS
Chevella L. Thomas is a three-time graduate of North
Carolina Central University (1982 BBA, Management; 2004
BBA, Accounting; and 2006 MIS, Information Systems/
Networking). She graduated from Person Senior High
School in 1978 which is located in Roxboro, NC. Presently
she resides in Durham, NC. and will complete her 30th
year at NCCU as an Accountant in the Comptroller’s
Department in the Administration and Finance Division.
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