Ann Laurie Pierre           
Aspiring Physician Scientist

Laurie is a first generation Haitian-American aspiring to be a Physician-scientist, philanthropist, Global citizen, creative, and entrepreneur. She is a senior biology major, chemistry and Afro American studies double minor at Howard University. She is a bone marrow donor, sickle cell awareness advocate, and a menstrual equity fellow for an international nonprofit. During her free time she enjoys drawing, fashion, social events, and traveling.

Ann Laurie Pierre           
Aspiring Physician Scientist

Laurie is a first generation Haitian-American aspiring to be a Physician-scientist, philanthropist, Global citizen, creative, and entrepreneur. She is a senior biology major, chemistry and Afro American studies double minor at Howard University. She is a bone marrow donor, sickle cell awareness advocate, and a menstrual equity fellow for an international nonprofit. During her free time she enjoys drawing, fashion, social events, and traveling.

Ann Laurie Pierre           
Aspiring Physician Scientist

Laurie is a first generation Haitian-American aspiring to be a Physician-scientist, philanthropist, Global citizen, creative, and entrepreneur. She is a senior biology major, chemistry and Afro American studies double minor at Howard University. She is a bone marrow donor, sickle cell awareness advocate, and a menstrual equity fellow for an international nonprofit. During her free time she enjoys drawing, fashion, social events, and traveling.

Ashley Sanders            
Aspiring Filmmaker & Software engineer

Ashley is a senior at an Atlanta HBCU majoring in computer science. She has honed her software engineering skills through impactful internships at industry giants. Beyond her passion for tech she's also a storyteller. As a creative, Ashley has worn multiple hats, serving as director, producer and writer for several short films. Her vision is clear: to forge a harmonious union between technology and media, a path she's determined to create.

Ashley Sanders             
Aspiring Filmmaker & Software engineer

Ashley is a senior at an Atlanta HBCU majoring in computer science. She has honed her software engineering skills through impactful internships at industry giants. Beyond her passion for tech she's also a storyteller. As a creative, Ashley has worn multiple hats, serving as director, producer and writer for several short films. Her vision is clear: to forge a harmonious union between technology and media, a path she's determined to create.

Ashley Sanders            
Filmmaker & Software engineer

Ashley is a senior at an Atlanta HBCU majoring in computer science. She has honed her software engineering skills through impactful internships at industry giants. Beyond her passion for tech she's also a storyteller. As a creative, Ashley has worn multiple hats, serving as director, producer and writer for several short films. Her vision is clear: to forge a harmonious union between technology and media, a path she's determined to create.

Brooklynn Tucker            
Aspiring Hospitality Professional

Brooklynn, a junior International Business major and Spanish minor from Aurora, Colorado, attends an HBCU in Washington, D.C. She is passionate about uniting the Black diaspora and aspires to launch an international hotel chain, connecting the world one trip at a time. On campus, she organizes large scale events, excels in hospitality and leads various clubs, measuring her success by how many people she uplifts.

Brooklynn Tucker           
Aspiring Hospitality Professional

Brooklynn, a junior International Business major and Spanish minor from Aurora, Colorado, attends an HBCU in Washington, D.C. She is passionate about uniting the Black diaspora and aspires to launch an international hotel chain, connecting the world one trip at a time. On campus, she organizes large scale events, excels in hospitality and leads various clubs, measuring her success by how many people she uplifts.

Brooklynn Tucker           
Aspiring Hospitality Professional

Brooklynn, a junior International Business major and Spanish minor from Aurora, Colorado, attends an HBCU in Washington, D.C. She is passionate about uniting the Black diaspora and aspires to launch an international hotel chain, connecting the world one trip at a time. On campus, she organizes large scale events, excels in hospitality and leads various clubs, measuring her success by how many people she uplifts.

Calandrea Carter           
Aspiring Multihyphenate Mogul

Calandrea is a junior Communications major and Multimedia minor at an Alabama HBCU. A scholar from Montgomery, Alabama, she's an aspiring showrunner, scriptwriter, and media personality. She created Buzz On The Yard, a digital platform showcasing authentic HBCU stories. On campus, she thrives as a reporter, sideline host, and creative director. Calandrea aims to become a multi-hyphenate mogul, empowering underrepresented voices.

Calandrea Carter           
Aspiring Multihyphenate Mogul

Calandrea is a junior Communications major and Multimedia minor at an Alabama HBCU. A scholar from Montgomery, Alabama, she's an aspiring showrunner, scriptwriter, and media personality. She created Buzz On The Yard, a digital platform showcasing authentic HBCU stories. On campus, she thrives as a reporter, sideline host, and creative director. Calandrea aims to become a multi-hyphenate mogul, empowering underrepresented voices.

Calandrea Carter           
Aspiring Multihyphenate Mogul

Calandrea is a junior Communications major and Multimedia minor at an Alabama HBCU. A scholar from Montgomery, Alabama, she's an aspiring showrunner, scriptwriter, and media personality. She created Buzz On The Yard, a digital platform showcasing authentic HBCU stories. On campus, she thrives as a reporter, sideline host, and creative director. Calandrea aims to become a multi-hyphenate mogul, empowering underrepresented voices.

Chelsea Mendes           
Aspiring Entertainment Lawyer

Chelsea is a 19-year old senior at an Atlanta HBCU majoring in Political Science on the pre-law track. Passionate about intellectual property law for entertainers, she’s organized impactful events like the "Playing by the Rules" symposium, bridging law and creativity. Chelsea’s leadership in various initiatives highlights her commitment to empowering communities and building a legacy of innovation and equity.

Chelsea Mendes           
Aspiring Entertainment Lawyer

Chelsea is a 19-year old senior at an Atlanta HBCU majoring in Political Science on the pre-law track. Passionate about intellectual property law for entertainers, she’s organized impactful events like the "Playing by the Rules" symposium, bridging law and creativity. Chelsea’s leadership in various initiatives highlights her commitment to empowering communities and building a legacy of innovation and equity.

Chelsea Mendes           
Aspiring Entertainment Lawyer

Chelsea is a 19-year old senior at an Atlanta HBCU majoring in Political Science on the pre-law track. Passionate about intellectual property law for entertainers, she’s organized impactful events like the "Playing by the Rules" symposium, bridging law and creativity. Chelsea’s leadership in various initiatives highlights her commitment to empowering communities and building a legacy of innovation and equity.

Cierra Solomon           
Aspiring Pediatric Registered Nurse

Cierra, a senior Biology student from Durham, NC, is committed to service through her involvement in various campus organizations. Aspiring to attend nursing school, she balances her academic pursuits with her passion for dance, sharing her love for movement by teaching and performing.

Cierra Solomon           
Aspiring Pediatric Registered Nurse

Cierra, a senior Biology student from Durham, NC, is committed to service through her involvement in various campus organizations. Aspiring to attend nursing school, she balances her academic pursuits with her passion for dance, sharing her love for movement by teaching and performing.

Cierra Solomon           
Aspiring Pediatric Registered Nurse

Cierra, a senior Biology student from Durham, NC, is committed to service through her involvement in various campus organizations. Aspiring to attend nursing school, she balances her academic pursuits with her passion for dance, sharing her love for movement by teaching and performing.

Damani Lanes           
Aspiring Architect

Damani is a senior Architecture major, Leadership Studies minor attending an HBCU in Virginia. He plans to pursue his license in architecture and one day open his own firm. Damani has been dedicated to breaking stigmas and showing his community that you are your only true obstacle. As a pillar in his community, he yearns to leave everything better than he found it to promote areas of growth. Servant leadership is one of his main principles.

Damani Lanes           
Aspiring Architect

Damani is a senior Architecture major, Leadership Studies minor attending an HBCU in Virginia. He plans to pursue his license in architecture and one day open his own firm. Damani has been dedicated to breaking stigmas and showing his community that you are your only true obstacle. As a pillar in his community, he yearns to leave everything better than he found it to promote areas of growth. Servant leadership is one of his main principles.

Damani Lanes           
Aspiring Architect

Damani is a senior Architecture major, Leadership Studies minor attending an HBCU in Virginia. He plans to pursue his license in architecture and one day open his own firm. Damani has been dedicated to breaking stigmas and showing his community that you are your only true obstacle. As a pillar in his community, he yearns to leave everything better than he found it to promote areas of growth. Servant leadership is one of his main principles.

Emmanuel Durojaiye            
Aspiring Engineering Project Manager & Sports Photographer

Emmanuel is a senior Industrial & Systems Engineering major at an HBCU in Baltimore, Maryland. On campus, he is the Co-founder and Creative Director of "MSU Creatives", the first HBCU student-led multimedia team, where he recruits, trains, and leads talented creatives. Off-campus, he is a rising professional sports photographer for a photography publication. In addition to his creative passions, he is an aspiring engineering project manager. 

Emmanuel Durojaiye            
Aspiring Engineering Project Manager & Sports Photographer

Emmanuel is a senior Industrial & Systems Engineering major at an HBCU in Baltimore, Maryland. On campus, he is the Co-founder and Creative Director of "MSU Creatives", the first HBCU student-led multimedia team, where he recruits, trains, and leads talented creatives. Off-campus, he is a rising professional sports photographer for a photography publication. In addition to his creative passions, he is an aspiring engineering project manager. 

Emmanuel Durojaiye            
Aspiring Engineering Project Manager & Sports Photographer

Emmanuel is a senior Industrial & Systems Engineering major at an HBCU in Baltimore, Maryland. On campus, he is the Co-founder and Creative Director of "MSU Creatives", the first HBCU student-led multimedia team, where he recruits, trains, and leads talented creatives. Off-campus, he is a rising professional sports photographer for a photography publication. In addition to his creative passions, he is an aspiring engineering project manager.

Goodwill-Munashe Kwenda           
Aspiring Hardware Engineer

An ambitious Electrical Engineering student at an Alabama HBCU, Goodwill has hands-on experience in electrical design and instrumentation through internships. Committed to bridging technological gaps, he aims to ensure access to innovation and opportunities in underserved communities. As a presidential scholar active in IEEE and the Honors Program, he inspires academic success and community impact, striving to lead in STEM and drive innovation.

Goodwill-Munashe Kwenda           
Aspiring Hardware Engineer

An ambitious Electrical Engineering student at an Alabama HBCU, Goodwill has hands-on experience in electrical design and instrumentation through internships. Committed to bridging technological gaps, he aims to ensure access to innovation and opportunities in underserved communities. As a presidential scholar active in IEEE and the Honors Program, he inspires academic success and community impact, striving to lead in STEM and drive innovation.

Goodwill-Munashe Kwenda           
Aspiring Hardware Engineer

An ambitious Electrical Engineering student at an Alabama HBCU, Goodwill has hands-on experience in electrical design and instrumentation through internships. Committed to bridging technological gaps, he aims to ensure access to innovation and opportunities in underserved communities. As a presidential scholar active in IEEE and the Honors Program, he inspires academic success and community impact, striving to lead in STEM and drive innovation.

Haley Campbell           
Aspiring Lawyer

Haley is a third-year Strategic Communications major at a Virginia HBCU. She's a first-generation college student and serves as Executive Director and Founder of HBCU Canvas, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Black artists within Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As a young entrepreneur and creative, I’m passionate about creating safe spaces for artistic expression and using my platform to amplify Black voices.

Haley Campbell           
Aspiring Lawyer

Haley is a third-year Strategic Communications major at a Virginia HBCU. She's a first-generation college student and serves as Executive Director and Founder of HBCU Canvas, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Black artists within Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As a young entrepreneur and creative, I’m passionate about creating safe spaces for artistic expression and using my platform to amplify Black voices.

Haley Campbell           
Aspiring Lawyer

Haley is a third-year Strategic Communications major at a Virginia HBCU. She's a first-generation college student and serves as Executive Director and Founder of HBCU Canvas, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Black artists within Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As a young entrepreneur and creative, I’m passionate about creating safe spaces for artistic expression and using my platform to amplify Black voices.

Isaiah Clark            
Aspiring Global Commerce Professional

Isaiah is a junior dual majoring in logistics and accounting and a minor in political science at a Georgia HBCU. Committed to both academic excellence and student leadership, he is involved in numerous student organizations. He aims to be an inspiration and a role to his little sisters and other Black men. Upon graduation, he wants to pursue a master's in both business administration and public administration. 

Isaiah Clark            
Aspiring Global Commerce Professional

Isaiah is a junior dual majoring in logistics and accounting and a minor in political science at a Georgia HBCU. Committed to both academic excellence and student leadership, he is involved in numerous student organizations. He aims to be an inspiration and a role to his little sisters and other Black men. Upon graduation, he wants to pursue a master's in both business administration and public administration. 

Isaiah Clark            
Aspiring Global Commerce Professional

Isaiah is a junior dual majoring in logistics and accounting and a minor in political science at a Georgia HBCU. Committed to both academic excellence and student leadership, he is involved in numerous student organizations. He aims to be an inspiration and a role to his little sisters and other Black men. Upon graduation, he wants to pursue a master's in both business administration and public administration. 

Jaquavous Doucette            
Aspiring Public Relations & Communciations Professional

Jaquavous is a Junior majoring in Mass Communications from Orlando, Florida, and attends Prairie View A&M University, the number one HBCU in the state of Texas. As an aspiring public relations professional, Jaquavous is deeply passionate about giving back to the community and making a positive impact through his work and leadership.

Jaquavous Doucette            
Aspiring Public Relations & Communciations Professional

Jaquavous is a Junior majoring in Mass Communications from Orlando, Florida, and attends Prairie View A&M University, the number one HBCU in the state of Texas. As an aspiring public relations professional, Jaquavous is deeply passionate about giving back to the community and making a positive impact through his work and leadership.

Jaquavous Doucette            
Aspiring Public Relations & Communciations Professional

Jaquavous is a Junior majoring in Mass Communications from Orlando, Florida, and attends Prairie View A&M University, the number one HBCU in the state of Texas. As an aspiring public relations professional, Jaquavous is deeply passionate about giving back to the community and making a positive impact through his work and leadership.

Joshua Holmes            
Aspiring Film Director & Screenwriter

Joshua, an aspiring filmmaker, is a senior studying film at an Atlanta HBCU. With aspirations of owning his own studio someday, his curiosity was sparked by watching and editing videos on his computer after school and he started shooting his own films at 14. With a strong love for the arts, Joshua taught himself to make and edit my own artwork, including the pursuit of a career in photography and the film industry.

Joshua Holmes            
Aspiring Film Director & Screenwriter

Joshua, an aspiring filmmaker, is a senior studying film at an Atlanta HBCU. With aspirations of owning his own studio someday, his curiosity was sparked by watching and editing videos on his computer after school and he started shooting his own films at 14. With a strong love for the arts, Joshua taught himself to make and edit my own artwork, including the pursuit of a career in photography and the film industry.

Joshua Holmes            
Aspiring Film Director & Screenwriter

Joshua, an aspiring filmmaker, is a senior studying film at an Atlanta HBCU. With aspirations of owning his own studio someday, his curiosity was sparked by watching and editing videos on his computer after school and he started shooting his own films at 14. With a strong love for the arts, Joshua taught himself to make and edit my own artwork, including the pursuit of a career in photography and the film industry.

Keith Jackson            
Aspiring Entertainment Mogul & Attorney

Keith, a sophomore at Louisiana HBCU, is an aspiring entertainment mogul and attorney passionate about community and legacy. As Founder and CEO of POCCM, Keith empowers creators of color by amplifying their brands and securing opportunities in the entertainment industry. Dedicated to making a difference, he strives to create lasting impact through innovation, mentorship, and advocacy for underrepresented talent.

Keith Jackson            
Aspiring Entertainment Mogul & Attorney

Keith, a sophomore at Louisiana HBCU, is an aspiring entertainment mogul and attorney passionate about community and legacy. As Founder and CEO of POCCM, Keith empowers creators of color by amplifying their brands and securing opportunities in the entertainment industry. Dedicated to making a difference, he strives to create lasting impact through innovation, mentorship, and advocacy for underrepresented talent.

Keith Jackson            
Aspiring Entertainment Mogul & Attorney

Keith, a sophomore at Louisiana HBCU, is an aspiring entertainment mogul and attorney passionate about community and legacy. As Founder and CEO of POCCM, Keith empowers creators of color by amplifying their brands and securing opportunities in the entertainment industry. Dedicated to making a difference, he strives to create lasting impact through innovation, mentorship, and advocacy for underrepresented talent.

Keith Quick            
Aspiring Sports Marketing Professional

Keith, a senior at a HBCU in North Carolina, is pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. As WSSU football team captain and an experienced leader in athletics as SAAC President and student governance, Keith combines his passion for sports and creativity. With a background in graphic design and photography, he aspires to excel in sports marketing as well as digital and creative media.

Keith Quick            
Aspiring Sports Marketing Professional

Keith, a senior at a HBCU in North Carolina, is pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. As WSSU football team captain and an experienced leader in athletics as SAAC President and student governance, Keith combines his passion for sports and creativity. With a background in graphic design and photography, he aspires to excel in sports marketing as well as digital and creative media.

Keith Quick            
Aspiring Sports Marketing Professional

Keith, a senior at a HBCU in North Carolina, is pursuing a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. As WSSU football team captain and an experienced leader in athletics as SAAC President and student governance, Keith combines his passion for sports and creativity. With a background in graphic design and photography, he aspires to excel in sports marketing as well as digital and creative media.

Kenaji Blevins            
Aspiring Writer & Director

Kenaji is a senior Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies major attending an Atlanta HBCU. He's written and directed five short films, created official content for his college, and collaborated with other diverse filmmakers. In addition, Kenaji has created video edits that highlight his student experience at his college. He is a filmmaker dedicated to telling impactful stories that inspire the next generation of creatives.

Kenaji Blevins            
Aspiring Writer & Director

Kenaji is a senior Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies major attending an Atlanta HBCU. He's written and directed five short films, created official content for his college, and collaborated with other diverse filmmakers. In addition, Kenaji has created video edits that highlight his student experience at his college. He is a filmmaker dedicated to telling impactful stories that inspire the next generation of creatives.

Kenaji Blevins            
Aspiring Writer & Director

Kenaji is a senior Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media Studies major attending an Atlanta HBCU. He's written and directed five short films, created official content for his college, and collaborated with other diverse filmmakers. In addition, Kenaji has created video edits that highlight his student experience at his college. He is a filmmaker dedicated to telling impactful stories that inspire the next generation of creatives.

Landon A. Hale            
Aspiring Medical Malpractice Attorney

Landon, a senior from Birmingham, Alabama, pursuing a degree in Rehabilitation Services with a minor in Psychology, has excelled as Student Government Association President and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member. He has held leadership roles in various campus organizations and dedicated over 300 hours to community service, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact at his Alabama HBCU.

Landon A. Hale            
Aspiring Medical Malpractice Attorney

Landon, a senior from Birmingham, Alabama, pursuing a degree in Rehabilitation Services with a minor in Psychology, has excelled as Student Government Association President and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member. He has held leadership roles in various campus organizations and dedicated over 300 hours to community service, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact at his Alabama HBCU.

Landon A. Hale            
Aspiring Medical Malpractice Attorney

Landon, a senior from Birmingham, Alabama, pursuing a degree in Rehabilitation Services with a minor in Psychology, has excelled as Student Government Association President and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member. He has held leadership roles in various campus organizations and dedicated over 300 hours to community service, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact at his Alabama HBCU.

Lea Elena Hebert            
Aspiring Dentist

Lea is a graduating senior at a Louisiana HBCU, majoring in Biology. As a Costa Rican-American, she brings a unique perspective to her studies. Known for her curiosity and compassion, she actively engages in research and community service. As founder of an international club, she works to empower women on campus. Lea is passionate about using her career in healthcare to inspire others and create opportunities for those pursuing their dreams.

Lea Elena Hebert            
Aspiring Dentist

Lea is a graduating senior at a Louisiana HBCU, majoring in Biology. As a Costa Rican-American, she brings a unique perspective to her studies. Known for her curiosity and compassion, she actively engages in research and community service. As founder of an international club, she works to empower women on campus. Lea is passionate about using her career in healthcare to inspire others and create opportunities for those pursuing their dreams.

Lea Elena Hebert             
Aspiring Dentist

Lea is a graduating senior at a Louisiana HBCU, majoring in Biology. As a Costa Rican-American, she brings a unique perspective to her studies. Known for her curiosity and compassion, she actively engages in research and community service. As founder of an international club, she works to empower women on campus. Lea is passionate about using her career in healthcare to inspire others and create opportunities for those pursuing their dreams.

Makaela Reed            
Aspiring Culture Curator

Makaela is a rising playwright, director, and founder of Tha Chocolate Box, an initiative bringing immersive theater to everyday spaces. A senior at a North Carolina HBCU, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Social Justice through Theatre, Makaela is passionate about fostering unity, creativity and accessibility in the arts. She uses her work to inspire others and advocate for mental health awareness.

Makaela Reed            
Aspiring Culture Curator

Makaela is a rising playwright, director, and founder of Tha Chocolate Box, an initiative bringing immersive theater to everyday spaces. A senior at a North Carolina HBCU, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Social Justice through Theatre, Makaela is passionate about fostering unity, creativity and accessibility in the arts. She uses her work to inspire others and advocate for mental health awareness.

Makaela Reed            
Aspiring Culture Curator

Makaela is a rising playwright, director, and founder of Tha Chocolate Box, an initiative bringing immersive theater to everyday spaces. A senior at a North Carolina HBCU, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Social Justice through Theatre, Makaela is passionate about fostering unity, creativity and accessibility in the arts. She uses her work to inspire others and advocate for mental health awareness.

Matthew Dormus            
Aspiring U.S. Senator

Matthew is a junior public policy major at an HBCU in Alabama, where he serves in a prominent leadership role, Campus King. In this role, he opened a professionally designed and furnished mental health room for students. He is also the co-founder and former co-host of Good Morning OU, a student-run show. Matthew was inducted into a scholars hall of fame, founded by a Black world-renowned neurosurgeon.

Matthew Dormus            
Aspiring U.S. Senator

Matthew is a junior public policy major at an HBCU in Alabama, where he serves in a prominent leadership role, Campus King. In this role, he opened a professionally designed and furnished mental health room for students. He is also the co-founder and former co-host of Good Morning OU, a student-run show. Matthew was inducted into a scholars hall of fame, founded by a Black world-renowned neurosurgeon.

Matthew Dormus            
Aspiring U.S. Senator

Matthew is a junior public policy major at an HBCU in Alabama, where he serves in a prominent leadership role, Campus King. In this role, he opened a professionally designed and furnished mental health room for students. He is also the co-founder and former co-host of Good Morning OU, a student-run show. Matthew was inducted into a scholars hall of fame, founded by a Black world-renowned neurosurgeon.

Morgan Olivia Norris             
Aspiring Multimedia & Broadcast Journalist

Morgan is a senior majoring in Broadcast Journalism from Atlanta, GA. At her university, she is the executive producer of WHOV-TV and holds fellowships with multiple foundations. Known as “Mo Media,” she tells student’s stories, produces films, and hosts events. Passionate about journalism as an art, a science and a service, she aspires to be an investigative reporter, documentarian, and talk show host to amplify the voices of society.

Morgan Olivia Norris             
Aspiring Multimedia & Broadcast Journalist

Morgan is a senior majoring in Broadcast Journalism from Atlanta, GA. At her university, she is the executive producer of WHOV-TV and holds fellowships with multiple foundations. Known as “Mo Media,” she tells student’s stories, produces films, and hosts events. Passionate about journalism as an art, a science and a service, she aspires to be an investigative reporter, documentarian, and talk show host to amplify the voices of society.

Morgan Olivia Norris             
Aspiring Multimedia & Broadcast Journalist

Morgan is a senior majoring in Broadcast Journalism from Atlanta, GA. At her university, she is the executive producer of WHOV-TV and holds fellowships with multiple foundations. Known as “Mo Media,” she tells student’s stories, produces films, and hosts events. Passionate about journalism as an art, a science and a service, she aspires to be an investigative reporter, documentarian, and talk show host to amplify the voices of society.

Richard Obi             
Aspiring Nurse Practitioner

Richard is a first-generation HBCU junior studying Nursing at an HBCU in North Carolina. Passionate about showcasing the culture, growth, and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, he uses his social media to highlight the excellence his HBCU instills in students and the lasting legacies they create. Committed to service, Richard strives to give back to both his campus community and his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.

Richard Obi             
Aspiring Nurse Practitioner

Richard is a first-generation HBCU junior studying Nursing at an HBCU in North Carolina. Passionate about showcasing the culture, growth, and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, he uses his social media to highlight the excellence his HBCU instills in students and the lasting legacies they create. Committed to service, Richard strives to give back to both his campus community and his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.

Richard Obi             
Aspiring Nurse Practitioner

Richard is a first-generation HBCU junior studying Nursing at an HBCU in North Carolina. Passionate about showcasing the culture, growth, and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, he uses his social media to highlight the excellence his HBCU instills in students and the lasting legacies they create. Committed to service, Richard strives to give back to both his campus community and his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland.

Savion Briggs             
Aspiring Lawyer, Politician and Non-Profit CEO

Savion is a senior graduating from a Kentucky HBCU, majoring in Political Science on a pre-law track. As a two-term Student Government President, he led initiatives to register 250+ first-time voters. Savion’s advocacy includes fighting for justice, mentoring youth and helping pass the CROWN Act. Recognized by the Kentucky Senate for his service, he believes in creating policies to drive change and aspires to become a civil rights attorney.

Savion Briggs             
Aspiring Lawyer, Politician and Non-Profit CEO

Savion is a senior graduating from a Kentucky HBCU, majoring in Political Science on a pre-law track. As a two-term Student Government President, he led initiatives to register 250+ first-time voters. Savion’s advocacy includes fighting for justice, mentoring youth and helping pass the CROWN Act. Recognized by the Kentucky Senate for his service, he believes in creating policies to drive change and aspires to become a civil rights attorney.

Savion Briggs             
Aspiring Lawyer, Politician and Non-Profit CEO

Savion is a senior graduating from a Kentucky HBCU, majoring in Political Science on a pre-law track. As a two-term Student Government President, he led initiatives to register 250+ first-time voters. Savion’s advocacy includes fighting for justice, mentoring youth and helping pass the CROWN Act. Recognized by the Kentucky Senate for his service, he believes in creating policies to drive change and aspires to become a civil rights attorney.

Taylor Payton             
Aspiring CMO

Taylor is a senior at a Maryland HBCU studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. A visionary entrepreneur, Taylor built and sold a $5M company, worked with Fortune 100 companies, and served as President of the Center for Financial Advancement. Known for innovation and impact, Taylor drives financial literacy and strategic marketing initiatives.

Taylor Payton             
Aspiring CMO

Taylor is a senior at a Maryland HBCU studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. A visionary entrepreneur, Taylor built and sold a $5M company, worked with Fortune 100 companies, and served as President of the Center for Financial Advancement. Known for innovation and impact, Taylor drives financial literacy and strategic marketing initiatives.

Taylor Payton             
Aspiring CMO

Taylor is a senior at a Maryland HBCU studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. A visionary entrepreneur, Taylor built and sold a $5M company, worked with Fortune 100 companies, and served as President of the Center for Financial Advancement. Known for innovation and impact, Taylor drives financial literacy and strategic marketing initiatives.

Tierney Macon             
Aspiring Educator

Tierney, a student at an Alabama HBCU, is a leader passionate about empowering communities through writing, project management, and civic engagement. Serving in multiple leadership roles, she works within her connections to learn and inspire others to lead with purpose. A rising author and advocate, she aims to use her creative writing and planning skills to build bridges between education and community development.

Tierney Macon             
Aspiring Educator

Tierney, a student at an Alabama HBCU, is a leader passionate about empowering communities through writing, project management, and civic engagement. Serving in multiple leadership roles, she works within her connections to learn and inspire others to lead with purpose. A rising author and advocate, she aims to use her creative writing and planning skills to build bridges between education and community development.

Tierney Macon             
Aspiring Educator

Tierney, a student at an Alabama HBCU, is a leader passionate about empowering communities through writing, project management, and civic engagement. Serving in multiple leadership roles, she works within her connections to learn and inspire others to lead with purpose. A rising author and advocate, she aims to use her creative writing and planning skills to build bridges between education and community development.