Past Forty Under Forty Honorees

Dene’ Alexander, ’12
Clayton, N.C.
Juris Doctor
Assistant City Attorney for City of Greenville, N.C.

Ndeh “Will” Anyu, ’13, ’16
Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication), Master of Public Administration
Senior Program Manager for Equity and Development

Jamise Bell, ’13
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Associate Director, Operations Medical Communications, PPD (a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific)

Reginald Boney, ’08
Bachelor of Arts (History)
Minority Business Development Agency Program Specialist, NC Department of Administration

Kayla Britt, ’16, ’18
Master of Public Administration; Juris Doctor
Assistant Attorney General, NC Department of Justice

Nimasheena Burns, ’10
Master of Public Administration, Durham County Commissioner

Tierra Butler, ’11
Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Consumer Safety Officer, US Food and Drug Administration

Stacey Carless, ’13
Juris Doctor
Executive Director, NC Counts Coalition

Tasha Carson, ’07, ’14
Bachelor of Science (Political Science), Bachelor of Science (Human Science), Master of Arts (Counseling Education)
Assistant Vice President, Tennessee State University

Shan Carter, ’13, ’19
Bachelor of Science (Family and Consumer Science), Master of Public Administration
Coordinator of Positive Culture and Climate, Guilford County Schools

Sheena Cooper, ’05
Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication)
Senior Executive Director, Public Affairs, Durham Public Schools

Chassity K. Coston, ’10
Bachelor of Arts (Middle Grade Education)
Principal, Bigelow Middle School, Newton Public Schools

Jahara Davis, ’10
Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)
Teacher, Hillside High School, Durham Public Schools

Aaron Daye, ’05
Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication)
Multimedia Specialist, University of Florida Foundation

Ariel V. Germain, ’06, ’17
Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication), Master of Science (Athletic Administration)
Marketing and Communication Director for the Division of Student Affairs, North Carolina Central University

Mel Gwathney, ’09
Master of Public Administration
Director of Global Operations, Slalom Consulting, Inc.

Ticca Harris, ’07
Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Clinical Trial Lead, PSI CRO

Drew Johnson, ’08
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Program Director, Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, North Carolina Central University

Gabrielle Jones, ’09
Bachelor of Arts (English and Mass Communication)
Vice President of Content, Louisville Public Media

Stephanie Wilson Jones, ’04
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing)
Founder and Broker in Charge, Next Move Realty

Stacy Lee, ’09
Juris Doctor
Presiding Judge, Commonwealth of Virginia

Ashley Marshall, ’15
Master of Public Administration
Deputy Director, Forward Justice

La Tanta McCrimmon, ’19
Executive Master of Public Administration
Senior Director, APCO Worldwide

Angelica McDonald, ’14
Juris Doctor
Attorney, McDonald Law, PLLC

Lanetta Pantiel, ’05
Bachelor of Business Administration
Program Manager, FDA Performance Management and Awards, Food and Drug Administration

Tiffany Parms, ’09
Bachelor of Science (Biology)
Master Scientist, Clinical Studies, Reynolds American Inc. (RAI) Services Company

Ronald Perry, Jr., ’09, ’15
Bachelor of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Food Truck Operator, Lawrence & Perry Barbecue, LLC

Jared Pone, ’09, ’11, ’20
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
Master of Public Administration
Juris Doctor
Attorney, Policy Counsel, Center for Responsible Lending

Ashley Rawlison, ’08
Bachelor of Science (Health Education)
Owner and CEO, HERitage Wines

India Reaves, ’07
Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice, History)
High School Educator, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Author; Empowerment Specialist

Lawrence Jordan Reid, ‘13, ’16
Bachelor of Science (Recreation Administration)
Master of Science (Athletic Administration)
College Football and NFL Draft Analyst, ESPN

Brian A. Shackleford, ’10, ’12
Bachelor of Science (Biology), Master of Science (Biology)
Medical Director, Student Health Center, North Carolina Central University

Alena Smith, ’06
Bachelor of Science (Education)
Chief Executive Officer, Trust Your Strength

John Edward Stephenson, ’09, ’13
Bachelor of Science (Recreation Administration), Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor
Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Athletics Diversity Officer, Florida Atlantic University

Cassandra Stokes, ’13, ’16
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), Bachelor of Arts (History), Juris Doctor
Democracy and Economy Coordinator

Crystal Taylor, ’05
Bachelor of Arts (Business)
Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, and Co-Founder, The Underground Collective

Taraza Tyler, ’10
Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice)
Founder and CEO, P.O.W.E.R., Inc. Community

Josette Wilkes, ’05, ’09  
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Master of Science (Chemistry)
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Livingstone University

Jamia Williams, ’18 
Master of Science
Consumer Health Program Specialist, University of Utah

ClarLynda Williams-Devane, '02
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
NC State Registrar; Deputy Secretary for Operational Excellence
NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Kevin Allen ’08
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Assistant Professor, Medical Director of Child Protection Team, Augusta University

Shareefah Al’Uqdah ’02, ’04, ’10
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Master of Arts, Psychology; Ph.D., Counseling Psychology
Associate Professor and Director of Training of Counseling Psychology Program,
Howard University

Juantia Applewhite ’02
Bachelor of Science, Health Education
Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Optum UnitedHealth Group

Ericka S. Black ’07, ’09
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; Master of Public Administration
Owner of ESB LLC and REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker

Jonathan Bogues ’13
Juris Doctor
Associate Attorney, Raleigh, NC

Michael A. Brown ’06
Master of Public Administration
President and CEO, M3L Global Strategies Group

Renee Clark Bush ’06
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Director of Annual Giving, UVA Darden School of Business

Faith Bynum ’04
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration – Accounting
CEO and Certified Public Accountant, Faith Bynum, CPA, PC

Christal Carmichael ’04, ’10
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
Founder and President, ChristalClear Worldwide

Kinna Clark ’14
Juris Doctor
Director of Gift Planning Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jamar Creech ’10
Juris Doctor
Managing Partner, Diversified Law Group, LLC

Richard Dixon ’08
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Hampton University

Anthony Donaldson ’07, ’10
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Bachelor of Arts, History; Master of Arts, History
Assistant Professor, Sewanee: The University of the South

Jessica Faison-Johnson ’04, ’07, ’18
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Master of Public Administration;
Master of School Administration
Assistant Principal, Durham Public Schools -Lowes Grove Middle School

LeKeshia Franklin ’02, ’05
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice;
Master of Public Administration
Development Director, Little Pink Houses of Hope

James Harrington, Jr. ’03
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
GSA Senior Client Project Manager, United States General Services Administration

Lanita Holsey ’05, ’09
Bachelor of Arts, History; Master of Arts, History
Associate Vice President of Success and Engagement / Dean of Students,
Edwards Waters College

Sharon Jackson ’04
Bachelor of Science, Community Health Education
Public Health Consultant, Before Tomorrow, Inc.

Terrance Jones ’11, ’13
Bachelor of Arts, Sports Recreation Management; Master of Public Administration
Deputy Director of Athletics, Alabama State University

Kimberly Knight ’15, ’20
Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science
Master of Social Work
HIV & Syphilis Disease Intervention Specialist, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Quenton Marable ’03
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Courtney McCollum ’03
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Senior Community and Economic Development Analyst, City of Durham, NC

Marcel McCrea ’01, ’04
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Juris Doctor
Attorney at Law

Anthony Morgan ’03
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Chief of Police, City of Mount Rainier, Maryland

William Moultrie ’14
Juris Doctor
Associate Dean, University College, North Carolina Central University

LaQuana Palmer ’15
Master of Public Administration
Healthy Opportunities Program Manager, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Secretary,
Healthy Opportunities

Andrea Petifer ’05, ’13
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Master of School Administration
Assistant Principal, Durham Public Schools - Pearsontown Elementary School

David Phelps ’13
Juris Doctor
The Law Office of D. Cole Phelps; Washington County Government, Plymouth, NC;
East Carolina University

Frederick Ravin, III ’05, ’07, ’12
Bachelor of Arts, Finance; Master of Business Administration; Master of Information Science, Strategic Information Management
IT Governance & Budget Development Manager, City of Durham, NC

Nakesha T. Smith ’02
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Science with
Child Development and Family Relations
Birth-Kindergarten Teacher, Pearsontown Elementary School, Durham, NC
Director of Total Life Changes 

Harvey Spencer, Jr. ’06
Bachelor of Science, Biology
General Dentist and Co-Owner, A Healthy Smile, PA

Naima Stennett ’10, ’13
Bachelor of Science, Biology; Master of Science, Biology
Family Medicine Residency, Miami, FL

Philip Terry ’01, ’19
Bachelor of Arts, History; Master of Social Work
Social Work, Core Essentials LLC

Marcus Thompson ’08
Bachelor of Arts, History
Student Success Advocate, Public Schools of Robeson County, NC

Alison Threadgill ’04
Bachelor of Mass Communications
Senior Manager, Talent Relations and Casting, TVOne

Akeeya Umstead ’09
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration Management
Customer Project Manager, Insight Global / Cisco Systems

Shawna Underwood ’01, ’07
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems;
Master of Fine Arts, Interior Design
Interior Designer, United States Copyright Office, The Library of Congress

Patrice Waller ’08, ’09
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Master of Education, Mathematics Education
Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, California State University Fullerton

Missy Welch ’02, ’05
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature; Juris Doctor
Acting Assistant Deputy Director, NC ABC Commission

Tiffany Whitfield ’11
Juris Doctor
District Court Judge, Fayetteville, NC

Terra Abrams ’02
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
State registrar for the District of Columbia

Angela Alston ’00
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Manager of Advanced Practice Providers, OhioHealth Physician Group

David Bailey ’07
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education
Special agent, United States Capitol Police

Montrale Boykin ’00, ’04
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Juris Doctor
Chair of Healthcare Management Department, Winston-Salem State University

Kristin Broyles ’08
Juris Doctor
Partner-attorney, Halvorsen Bradshaw PLLC

Gineen Cargo ’04
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication and Media Studies
Endowed professor, NCCU Department of Mass Communications; business owner and entrepreneur at G&S Business Communications and Cargo & Co. Events

Shakiera Causey ’03, ’10
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Master of Arts, Psychology
Professor, NCCU Department of Psychology

John Comer, ’04, ’12
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Master of Public Administration
Director of public health campaigns for Baltimore City Health Department

Ebony Dilworth, ’07
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication
Senior account manager, Microsoft

Lynn Douglas, ’10, ’14
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Master of Arts, School Counseling
Executive director at Chosen Productions Inc.

Whitney Frye, ’11
Juris Doctor
Director, SafeSport, USA Basketball

Desmera Gatewood, ’13
Bachelor of Arts, English
Director of operations and communications, Coalition for Peace with Justice

Ronbardo Gay, ’03
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Coordinator of special programs, Community Health of South Florida

Timothy Gibson, ’04
Bachelor of Business Administration
Senior financial advisor, Merrill Lynch

Jefferson Griffin, ’08
Juris Doctor
Wake County District Court judge; first lieutenant, N.C. Army National Guard; JAG officer, U.S. Army

Zack Hawkins, ’04
Master of Science, Biology
Director of development for Student Affairs, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Keenon James, ’03
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Supervisory Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS); Washington, D.C.

Dwayne Johnson, ’11
Bachelor of Arts, History Education
Teacher for Person County, N.C., Schools

Kirtina Jones, ’04, ’11
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Master of Arts, Educational Technology
Teacher at R.N. Harris Integrated Arts and Core Knowledge Magnet School, Durham, N.C.

JuWann Jones, ’06
Bachelor of Science, Parks and Recreation Management
Facility director, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

JaNassa Kearney ’05
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Personal trainer, nutritionist, entrepreneur with A’ssanaj Fitness

Marquisha Lee, ’01, ’02
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Political Science; Master of Arts, Psychology
Staff psychologist at Veteran Affairs, North Texas Health Care System

Chance Lynch, ’09
Juris Doctor
Associate attorney, Wilson Williams Law

Morris McAdoo, ’00
Bachelor of Business Administration
Managing attorney, McAdoo Law Firm, PLLC

Chavery McClanahan, ’10
Bachelor of Arts, English
Strategic outreach officer, U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon

Brandon McEachern, ’05
Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Theatre
Founder and CEO, Think Broccoli LLC

Shinika McKiever, ’07
Master of Public Administration
Director of corporate and Foundation relations for University Advancement, N.C. A&T State University

Dorothy Mitchell, ’99, ’02
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and English; Juris Doctor
Assistant clinical professor and supervising attorney, NCCU School of Law

Tolulope Omakaiye, ’06
Bachelor of Business Administration
Founder and CEO, EVOLVE Mentoring

William Pagan, ’14
Juris Doctor
Senior patent attorney, Coats & Bennett

Jamie Patterson, ’00, ’02
Bachelor of Science Sports Management / Master of Science, Athletic Administration
Brand manager and co-owner, Subject 2 Change LLC and Grapefruit Investments LLC

Courtney Robinson, ’09
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Senior counsel, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services

Ebonie Smith, ’01
Bachelor of Business Administration
Branch chief and supervisory accountant, Environmental Protection Agency

Nina Smith, ’08
Master of Arts, Psychology
Assistant professor, Department of Psychology, NCCU

Vivian Spencer, ’04, ’02
Bachelor of Business Administration; Master of Business Administration
Audit project manager, U.S. Bank

Kurtis Stewart, ’03
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Founder and CEO, Millennium Sports,True Care, Omega Community Center

Jasmine Thomas, ’14
Bachelor of Social Work
Child welfare social worker, Gaston County, N.C.

Michelle Thompson, ’08
Master of Education, Communication Disorders
Speech language pathologist for EBS Healthcare at Cherokee County, Ga., School District; CEO of Speaking Clearly Inc.

Trish Wray, ’04, ’07
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and English; Juris Doctor
Senior counsel, Duke Energy Corp.

Nykole Wyatt, ’00, ’03
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Master in Public Administration
Owner of Kole's Konsulting
Real Estate Broker at Love Charlotte Homes and Valarie R Brooks Real Estate

Oluwakemi Amola ’07
Master of Arts, Agency Counseling
Owner, V.O.I.C.E. Therapeutic Solutions

TaKeia Anthony ’07, ’10
Bachelor of Arts, History; Master of Arts, African History
Assistant Professor of History, Edward Waters College

Jason Armstrong ’01
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Captain, Forest Park Police Department

Audrey Barbee  ’11, ’15
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, Biology
Biologist, Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Venus Boston ’04, ’06, ’12
Bachelor of Arts, English; Master of Public Administration; Juris Doctor
Assistant Legal Counsel, Winston-Salem State University

LaTanya Bowman ’00
Bachelor of Science, Athletic Training
Doctor of Chiropractic, Owner, Discovery Chiropractic and Wellness Center, PLLC

Deborah Brown ’14
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Kindergarten Teacher, Eastway Elementary School

Gary Brown,’02
Bachelor of Arts, History
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, North Carolina Central University

Margaret Brunson, ’09
Master of Public Administration
Director of Hospital Relations, Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

Siobahn Day, ’09
Master of Information Science
Graduate Research Assistant, The Center for Advanced Studies in Identity Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University

Ashleigh Dunston,’12
Juris Doctor
Assistant Attorney General, North Carolina Department of Justice

Salimah El-Amin, ’99
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Senior Research Associate, Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity Duke University;
Assistant Director for the Global Inequalities Research Initiative (GIRI); Co-Director of Working Group on Health Disparities

Deshelia Hall, ’01, ’05
Bachelor of Arts, English; Master of Public Administration
Technical Consulting Service Manager, United States Environmental Protection Agency

Letitia Huger-Hill,’00, ’10
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Master of Arts, Agency Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, Healthnet Government Services

Timothy Johnson,’98<br> Bachelor of Science, Biology
Vice President of Community Impact and Engagement, United Way of the National Capital Area

Camesha Jones, ’00
Bachelor of Arts, English
Director of Talent Recruitment, KIPP Public Charter Schools

Christopher Jones,’09, ’13
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education; Master of Science, Athletic Administration
Director of Development for Athletics, Clarion University

DeWarren Langley, ’11
Juris Doctor
Founder and Executive Director, Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation, Inc.

Jonathon Leach,’04, ’10
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Master of Public Administration
Assistant Director of Athletics for Administration, North Carolina Central University

Julian Macaulay,’06
Master of Business Administration
Vice President and Financial Crimes Manager, Wholesale Financial Crimes Risk and Compliance, Wells Fargo

Jillian Mack, ’12
Juris Doctor
Associate Attorney, Ellis Family Law P.L.L.C.

Jamar McKoy,’06

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
World History Teacher and Head Football Coach, Hunter Huss High School

Tressie McMillan-Cottom,’10
Bachelor of Arts, English
Assistant Professor of Sociology, Virginia Commonwealth University

Preston Mitchum,’11
Juris Doctor
Professor, Georgetown University
Policy Research Analyst, Center for Health and Gender Equity

Jeffrey Nieman,’06
Juris Doctor
Assistant District Attorney, Orange County District Attorney’s Office

Brandon Norman,’10
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Founding Partner, Agri-Tech The Everybody Eats Company

Turquoise Parker, ’10
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
Teacher, Durham Public Schools

LaKeisha Randall, ’11
Juris Doctor
Senior Judicial Law Clerk, City of Atlanta

Vinston Rozier, Jr., ’01
Juris Doctor
District Court Judge, Wake County
 
Rasheda Sanders, ’00
Bachelor of Arts, English
Attorney and Owner, Sanders Law Firm

Sabrina Seymore,’08
Bachelor of Arts, Recreation Administration
Owner, Sabrina Seymore Events

Michael Silver,’07
Juris Doctor
Deputy Commissioner, North Carolina Industrial Commission

Chandra Sledge,’00
Bachelor of Arts, English
Principal and Director, Warren New Tech High School

Deyaska Spencer,’13,
Juris Doctor
Attorney and Owner, The Deyaska Spencer Law Firm, LLC

Tobe Stephens,’03
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education
Founder and Managing Director, Enhanced Training Champions

Janelle Terry,’04
Master of Public Administration
Senior Product Developer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Jennifer Williams,’08
Master of Science, Physical Education
Executive Director, Aggie Athletic Foundation
Associate Athletics Director for Development, North Carolina A&T State University

Opal Williams,’03
Master of Education, Communication Disorders
CEO, Communication 360 Plus, PLLC

Suntrease Williams-Maynard,’08
Juris Doctor
Assistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of Alabama

Danny Yancey,’03
Bachelor of Arts, Music Education
Choral Director and Piano Teacher, Martin GT Magnet Middle School

Tomika R. Altman-Lewis '03
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Facilitator for academically and intellectually gifted programs at Durham Public Schools.

Sharonda E. Arnold '05
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Administration
ACT Team lead specialist, owner of On Time Financial and a motivation speaker

Tomeika Bowden '00
Bachelor of Arts, English
Digital communications manager for DC Public Charter School Board.

Michael A. Bryant '96, '99,
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Interim management and budget director for Mecklenburg County Managers Office.

Teccara M. Carmack '09
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Digital media planner at Maxus Global marketing and advertising firm and owner of Carmack and Associate Consulting.

Sabrina C. Clark '01
Bachelor of Social Work
Program coordinator, network development, at the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services

Phonte Coleman '01
Bachelor of Arts, English
Grammy-nominated rapper, singer and songwriter

Jasmine Crowe '05
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications
Founder and chief change maker at Black Celebrity Giving.

Shelley Davis-Hill '98
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education
Senior associate athletics director and senior woman administrator at Howard University

Emily M. Dickens, '95
Bachelor of Arts, History
Assistant vice president for federal relations at University of North Carolina-General Administration.

T. Greg Doucette, '12
Juris Doctor
Managing attorney and executive director at NC Small Practice Incubator & Collaboration Environment (NC SPICE)

Patrick Douthit, '99
Producer, rapper, owner and founder of Jamla Records, True School Corp., a Harvard University Fellow and director of NCCU Hip Hop Institute.

Lewis D. Ferebee, '97
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Superintendent at Indianapolis Public Schools

Jamila Perry Foreman, '08
Master of Education, Communications Disorders
Director of rehabilitation for Aegis Therapies.

Jade Fuller, '01
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Litigation attorney for the New York City Department of Education.

Kessonga Giscombe, '99
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Owner and acupuncturist at Today Acupuncture and Wellness.

Christopher A. Graves, '97
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Auditor, Audit & Assurance Supply Chain, at GlaxoSmithKline.

Karon Moody Harden, '01
Bachelor of Arts, Health Education
Director, Professional Development, education and training, at the National Association of Counties.

Patrice H. Hopkins, '01
Bachelor of Business Administration
Project manager and senior acquisition specialist at Wyle Inc.

Patrice Z. Howard, '03
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Consultant and principal investigator for Africa RISING (Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation) and International Food Policy Research Institute.

Shameka Johnson, '09
Master of Education, Communications Disorders
Assistant professor, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, founder and owner of TECHnically Speaking

Adrian T. Jones, '02
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Administration
NCCU Football running-backs coach.

Derrick D. Jordan, '99
Bachelor of Arts, English
Superintendent of Chatham County Schools.

Cicero Leak III, '01
Bachelor of Arts
Co-owner of Talent Literary and Sports Agency (TLS), providing representation for clients in movies, television, music and sports.

Wanida E. Lewis, '08
Master of Science, Chemistry
Research and development scientist for General Mills.

Christopher DelaRosa Lopez, '13
Bachelor of Business Administration
Education policy specialist and assistant to the president at Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Kenneth Love, '03
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Managing partner at Love and Dillenbeck Law.

Sherise Malachi-Wright, '01
Bachelor of Arts, English
Special events partnership manager for CBS Radio

Chelandra Moore-Quarles, '05
Master of Arts, Agency Counseling
Owner and psychologist, Che'Landra Moore-Quarles-Professional Counseling and Consultation.

Erika Murphy-Newkirk, '99
Bachelor of Arts, Education
Regional education facilitator for the N.C. Department of Public Instruction.

Shayla C. Nunnally, '98
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Associate professor at the University of Connecticut

Truitt O’Neal, '01
Bachelor of Arts, English
Online media consultant, radio personality and owner of Truitt O’Neal Creative Services.

Terrance Reeves, '01
Bachelor of Arts, Math
Senior privacy analyst at Department of Veterans Affairs and director of global promotions at True School Corp.

Rashaun D. Rucker, '02
Bachelor of Arts, Art
Deputy director of photo and video for the Detroit Free Press 

Terrance Scarborough, '08
Master of Public Administration
Assistant director of licensure for University of North Carolina-General Administration.

Deena Smith, '01
Bachelor of Arts, History
Librarian at the Federal Judicial Center

Pauletta Spence-Thompson, '04
Bachelor of Arts, History
Educational director for the nonprofit Daniel Center for Math and Science.

James Taylor Jr., '03
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
City councilman for the City of Winston-Salem.

Wouri Vice, '01
Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences
Red-carpet wardrobe stylist, fashion consultant, media contributor.

Dominique W. Williams, '09
Juris Doctor
Attorney and partner at Wilson Williams Law, PLLC

Kim Arrington ’00
Bachelor of Arts, English
Professional Singer and Teaching Artist-Poetry, Playwriting and Music
Artist-in-Residence, The ArtsCenter, Carrboro, N.C. and Durham Arts Council, Durham, N.C.

Simeon Bannister ’03
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Director of State Relations, State University of New York

Donald Barringer ’02, ’04(MA)
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Teaching Fellows Director, NCCU
Adjunct Instructor, Durham Technical Community College
Adjunct Instructor, NCCU

Saprina Brown-Taylor ’99
Juris Doctorate
Founder and Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Saprina Brown Taylor, PLLC

Brian Cabarrus ’97
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Assistant Professor, East Carolina University, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Interventional Cardiology
Chest Pain Center Director, Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, N.C.,

Raedene Copeland ’02, ’07(MBA)
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Assistant Professor, Fashion Merchandising and Design Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Seattle Pacific University

Courtney Crowder ’00
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and French
Legislative Director, Office of Governor Beverly Perdue

Shelvia Dancy ’98
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature and Journalism
Reporter/Fill-in Anchor, WPTY (ABC), Memphis, Tenn.

Dalia Davies Flanagan ’04
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication
Story Producer, CMT Networks? “Bayou Billionaires”-Season 2, New York

Kenya Fairley ’98
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Director of Programs, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

Minnjuan Flournoy-Floyd ’01
Bachelor of Sciences, Biology
University of South Carolina
Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute for Partnerships to Eliminate Health Disparities

Charmaine Fuller-Cooper ’02
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Data Management and Communications Consultant, Brad Thompson and Associates Public Relations, Raleigh
Executive Director, N.C. Justice for Sterilization Victims Foundation
NC Department of Administration Division, Raleigh, N.C.

Ajamu Giscombe ’02
Bachelors of Science, Biology
Preceptor- Marquette University School of Dentistry Externship Program
General Dentist- DentalWorks, Southridge
General Dentist- AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin

Cheryl Giscombe ’98
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Nursing

Anitra Goodman Royster ’02
Juris Doctorate
Senior Associate, Alston & Bird LLP, Durham, N.C.

Dedra Hines-Smallwood ’02, ’08(MSIS)
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
Amaka's International Hair and Body Spa, Owner

Misha Johnson ’02
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Senior Clinical Project Support Specialist, Oncology, Therapeutic Delivery Unit, QUINTILES, Durham, N.C.

Jason Jowers ’07
Bachelor of Arts, History
Assistant Principal, Hillside High School, Durham Public Schools, Durham, N.C.

Kimberly Keith-Thompson ’01
Bachelor of Business Administration
Contract Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency

LaMonte Leath ’95
Bachelor of Business Administration
Owner, Warren Care Services, LLC (WCS), Burlington, N.C.
Owner, preVision Designs, LLC, Atlanta

LeVelle Moton ’96
Bachelors of Science, Recreation Administration
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, North Carolina Central University

Hazel Ogugua Richardson ’02
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry,
Specialty Clinical Pharmacist
CarePlus Specialty Pharmacy, Washington

Edward Patterson ’04
Bachelor of Business Administration
Area Director/ Senior Vice President-Citi Bank, Chicago

Louis "Skip" Perkins ’94,’98(M.A.),’00(MPA)
Bachelor of Arts
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Howard University, Washington

Carrie Richardson ’03
Bachelors of Science, Nursing
Clinical Educator/ WakeMed Hospital Supervisor, Raleigh, N.C.

Jossan Robinson ’93,’95
Mass Communication and Graphic Design
Visual Designer, Feld Entertainment, Inc., Vienna, Va.
Graphic, Web, & Fashion Designer, Creative Agencies, Greater Washington

Tobias Rose ’05
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science and Art
Principal and Creative Director, Kompleks Creative, Durham, N.C.

Crystal Simpson ’01
Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
In-Game Host, Atlanta Spirit, LLC, Atlanta Hawks
In-Game Host, WNBA, Atlanta Dream
Morning Show Co-Host (Murph Dawg and CJ in the Morning), Cox Media Group, Syndication

Jason Soper ’07
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Representative and a national security policy advisor to United States Senator Richard Burr

Jamil Spain ’99
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Consultant, Renaissance Imagery LLC

Quincey Tait ’06
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Police Officer, Durham Police Dept.

Etienne Thomas ’96, ’01
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Master of Arts, Athletic Administration
Former NCCU Associate Athletic Director/SWA; Current Associate Athletics Director of Student Life, University of Kansas

Tulani Thomas ’98
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Founder, Tutu’s Green World, LLC, South Orange, N.J.

Doanne Ward Williams ’07
Masters of Education, Communication Disorders
Owner/Accent Modification Specialist, Carolina Speech Consultants, PLLC, Raleigh, N.C.
Owner/Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist TheraPlay Bilingual Solutions, LLC, Raleigh, N.C.

Mary Whitfield-Williams ’02, '04 
Bachelor of Art in Psychology; Bachelor of Art in Criminal Justice
Master of Art in Agency Counseling
Co-Owner/Therapist, New Beginnings Therapeutic Resources, PLLC- Durham, N.C.

Tonya Williams ’01
Bachelor of Arts, Middle Grade Education
Principal, Eno Valley Elementary School, Durham Public Schools, Durham, N.C.

Leonardo Williams ’05
Bachelor of Arts, Music
Director of Bands, Southern High School, Durham, N.C.
Summer Prep Music Camps (CEO) Durham, N.C.

Catherine Woyee-Jones ’95
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
Founder/Executive Director, The HUUMAN Initiative

Leroy Wray ’02, ’05 (M.Ed.)
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education
Title I Coordinator, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, N.C.
Founder/President, Prodigal Son Foundation, N.C.

Cornell Wright ’02, ’05 (MPA)
Bachelor of Art, Political Science
Agency Programs Manager, Center for Health and Healing, Inc.