Dr. Quintin T. Julius is a native of Central Mississippi. He is a graduate of Madison Central High School, and Jackson State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Julius later went on to receive his dental training from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where he earned his Doctor of...Read More

Chef Robert Rhymes is a professional chef and educational consultant who is a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi and now resides in Centralia, IL. He currently serves as the Executive Chef/Program Coordinator for the Kaskaskia College Department of Culinary Arts; the owner and executive chef of Spirals Gourmet Foods: Great Food with A Twist, a traveling...Read More

Keydron K. Guinn, Ph.D., MA, MBA, currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University. As a member of the President’s executive team, he works closely with other senior executives, Deans of the Colleges/Schools and is the senior liaison for internal and...Read More

Mr. Ashley Abraham is from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he moved to Jackson, MS area in 1997. He currently works as a Computer Scientist at the Engineer Research &  Development Center (ERDC), U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Vicksburg, MS.  He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science at JSU and is currently pursuing...Read More

Ronnika A. McFall, Communications and Media Relations Specialist  Ronnika A. McFall is an accomplished, dedicated, mission-focused, and energetic Marketing and Communications Leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and nine years of diverse and transferable experience across multiple industries. McFall has a unique blend of experience in established, mid-size, and small business settings.    McFall founded her Public...Read More

SHLEY D. VARNADO is a Senior Vice President, COO-Strategy & Initiatives Executive for the Philanthropic & Family Office Solutions Group at Bank of America Private Bank. In this role, Ashley oversees and executes the organization’s operational business strategies, manages overall efforts and alignment to enterprise objectives, and ensures the organization can effectively meet both its...Read More

Willie Wynn, Jr., was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. He is a proud 2003 graduate of Jackson State University and holds a BBA Degree in Marketing. During Wynn’s tenure at Jackson State, he served as JSU’s Mr. Sophomore, Junior Class President, and Campus Crusade for Christ President. He currently serves as the Founder &...Read More

Dr. Antoinette Liles, a talented Doctor of Dental Medicine, is preparing to open up her own Dental Practice in Pearl, MS. Dr. Liles will offer a full menu of restorative dental services and provide compassionate, caring dental care to patients of all ages. Dr. Liles takes great pride in her journey of becoming a dentist...Read More

Maya K. Hughes is a native of Memphis, TN where she graduated as valedictorian from Hillcrest High School. After graduation, Hughes continued her studies at the prestigious Jackson State University during fall 2017 as an industrial technology major concentrating in computer technology. During her matriculation at JSU, she held leadership positions in Blue Ambassadors as...Read More

Carrie Edwards-Clemons, Deputy Fire Chief Flint Fire Department, lives a life of purpose through her unwavering dedication of saving lives, helping others, and keeping her community safe. Deputy Edwards-Clemons’ collegiate path includes Jackson State University, University of Michigan and Columbia Southern University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Masters of Public Administration....Read More