ECSU’s 2019 40 Under 40 Society Inductees Honored

The list of accomplished alumni at Elizabeth City State University grows each year. And each year the university’s Office of Alumni Relations honors 40 top graduate and successful graduates under 40.

This year 40 Under 40 happened on April 27 at the Ridley Student Center.

The purpose of the 40 Under 40 Society is to honor and engage Elizabeth City State University young Viking Alumni who are making strides in their careers, contributions to their communities, or impressions on the campus of ECSU and beyond.

This year’s list of accomplished graduates are:

Mikel Brabham, 2001

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Bachelor of Science, Health and Wellness; Master of Business Administration

Business Development Consultant and CEO, Empower Enterprises

Sabrina Brown, 2004

Saint Louis, Missouri

Bachelor of Arts, English with Concentration in Drama; Master of Arts, Student Affairs in Higher Education

Director of Retention and International Programs, Harris-Stowe State University

Demetrius DeLoatch, 2015

Raleigh, North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Public Administration; Master of Public Affairs, Local Government Management

Government Affairs Associate, North Carolina League of Municipalities

Kodi Fleming, 2004

Suffolk, Virginia

Bachelor of Science, Biology/Pre-Med; Masters of Public Administration

Case Manager and Employment Specialist, Tidewater Community College

Trevei Foreman, 2012

Henderson, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education; Master of Science, Kinesiology and Health

Physical Education and Health Teacher (9-12), Vance County High School

James Futrell, 2010

Beaufort, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Probation/Parole Officer II, NC Department of Public Safety

Jason Griffin, 2013

Trent Woods, North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Master of Arts, Middle Grades Mathematics; Master of Arts, School Administration; Education Specialist, Supervision and Leadership

Director of Elementary Education, Craven County Schools

Nina Griffin, 1997, 2018

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Bachelor of Social Work/Sociology; Master of School Administration

District Instructional Coach, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

Michael Hoffler, 2009

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Biology, Minor in Chemistry; Doctorate of Pharmacy

Staff Pharmacist, Walgreens Pharmacy

Damika Howard-Wayne, 2011

Statesboro, Georgia

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in History; Master of Science, Public Health; Master of Education, Adult Higher Education and Training

Assistant Director of Employer Relations, Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus

Taneshia Jernigan 2015

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts, English

Children and Teen Services Director, Pasquotank County Library

Richard Jowers, 2012

Cottondale, Alabama

Bachelor of Arts, Health and Physical Education; Master of Arts, Physical Education; Doctorate of Philosophy, Human Performances

Health and Physical Education Teacher, Huguenot High School

Treona Kelty-Jacobs, 2005

Charlotte, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Owner, Beautiful U Yes U

Owner, Vegan In The Hood

Owner, Veltree Vegan Soul-Food Cafe

Sherri Horner Lawrence, 2002

Knightdale, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/Pre-Law; Juris Doctorate

Assistant Attorney General, North Carolina Department of Justice

Kevin Leonard, 2007

Nashville, North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; Masters of Arts, Executive Leadership Studies (K-12)

Assistant Principal, Nash Central High School, Rocky Mount Schools

Julia Madison, 2008

White Plains, Maryland

Bachelor of Science, Accounting; Master of Business Administration; Master of Science, Information Management

Security Analyst, Federal Reserve Board

Joshua Mallory, 2007, 2013

Raleigh, North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts, English Education; Master of Arts, School Administration

Assistant Principal, William G. Enloe Magnet High School

Kevin Marshall, 2009

Atlanta, Georgia

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; Juris Doctorate

Managing Attorney, Geerdes and Associates, LLC

Jaime Mercer, 2006

Bowie, Maryland

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Master of Education, Higher Education

Resident Director, Bowie State University

Brian Overton, 2004

Greenville, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education; Master of Science, Sports Management, Athletic Administration and Coaching

Director of Player Development/Pro Scout Liaison, East Carolina University

Tania Overton, 2008

Greenville, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Administration-Management Information Systems; Master of Business Administration

Owner, Tania Overton Consulting, LLC

Student Success Navigator, Academic Advising and Career Services, Pitt Community College

Jonas Pope, 2002

Raleigh, North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts, English and Mass Communications

Beat Writer, Durham Herald-Sun and Raleigh News and Observer 

Nadia Rhodes, 2009

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Administration; Master of Public Administration

Assistant Vice President, Transaction Expense Management, CITI-Institutional Clients Group

Jason Richardson, 2001

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems; Master of Science, Transportation and Business Logistics

Senior Integrated Product Logistics Lead, AASKI Technology

Janaye Ruffin, 2014

Charlotte, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Sport Management, Concentration Communications, Marketing and Promotions

Corporate Host- Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment Group

Kristynna Smith, 2008

Temple Hills, Maryland

Bachelors of Science, Business Administration; Master of Business Administration

Assistant General Manager, Compass Group/FLIK international, Jones Day Location

Barbara Sutton, 2004

Morrisville, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice; Masters of Criminal Justice

Accountant, North Carolina State University

Adriane Walker, 2001

Clayton, North Carolina

Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education; Masters of Science, Leadership, Organizational Leadership

Elementary Educator, Johnston County Public Schools

Crystal Waters, 2009

Lewiston, North Carolina

Bachelor of Arts, English; Master of Education, Psychological Studies; Master of Education, Counselor Education

Career Counselor, East Carolina University