American Heart Association HBCU Scholars Alumni
Making a difference and impacting the future of their communities
| Akajiugo Amucheazi | Biology, Junior, Southern University A&M College |
| Ané Scott | English, Senior, Tougaloo College |
| Arah Anoma | Biology, Senior, LeMoyne-Owen College |
| Ashley Mack | Pre-Nursing, Sophomore, Winston-Salem State University |
| Aspen Treadwell | Biology, Junior, Jackson State University |
| Ayden Clark-Veal | Biology, Junior, Morehouse College |
| Chantinae Gray | Sustainable Agriculture, Junior, Central State University |
| Chloe Bryant | Exercise Science, Junior, Winston-Salem State University |
| Chloe Sebiro | Pre-Medical Biology, Junior, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University |
| Croix Johnson | Exercise Science, Sophomore, Central State University |
| Danielle Jathan | Biology, Junior, LeMoyne-Owen College |
| Danielle Watson | Biology, Senior, Clark Atlanta University |
| Daril Howard | Health Science, Junior, Spelman College |
| David Durotoye | Biology, Junior, Dillard University |
| Ermine Jean | Biology, Junior, Stillman College |
| Eshiobome Aimofumhe | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Sophomore, Fisk University |
| I’aisha Hampton | Biology, Senior, Stillman College |
| Ibrahima Jarjou | Exercise Science and Psychology, Junior, Central State University |
| India Speight | Biology, Junior, North Carolina A&T State University |
| Isabella Wynter | Computer Science/Bioinformatics, Sophomore, Central State University |
| Jaden Clemon | Biology, Junior, Miles College |
| Janecia Smith | Biomedical Science, Sophomore, Lawson State Community College |
| Jannah Adams | Biology, Junior, Tuskegee University |
| Joanne Simon | Biology, Junior, Clark Atlanta University |
| Johnathan Hicks | Biomedical Science, Junior, North Carolina Central State University |
| Kayla Hennigan | Biology, Junior, Dillard University |
| Keiana Briscoe | Biology, Junior, Central State University |
| Kennedy Willis | Biology, Junior, Xavier University |
| Keshala Williams | Biology, Senior, Stillman College |
| Kimani Williams | Biology and Public Health Nutrition, Junior, Tuskegee University |
| LaFaith Stevenson | Biology, Sophomore, Lawson State Community College |
| Madison Fails | Chemistry, Junior, Tennessee State University |
| Madison Patterson | Biology, Sophomore, Tougaloo College |
| Malik White-Hayes | Biology, Senior, Benedict College |
| Mehgan Owens | Biology, Junior, Miles College |
| Melissa Mason | Chemistry, Senior, Stillman College |
| Meredith Denning | Biology, Sophomore, LeMoyne-Owen College |
| Michael Anthony Newman | Biology, Junior, Morehouse College |
| Mya Bailey | Biology, Junior, Southern University A&M College |
| Nausicaa Imuzai | Biology, Senior, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University |
| Raegyn Phillips | Biology, Senior, Jackson State University |
| Raina Innis | Psychology, Senior, North Carolina A&T State University |
| Raven Herring | Health Science, Sophomore, Spelman College |
| Shaterra Richerson | Psychology, Sophomore, Fisk University |
| Skye Franklin | Biology, Junior, North Carolina Central State University |
| Tashana Hawkins | Biology, Junior, Miles College |
| Taylor Lawrence | Psychology, Senior, Tuskegee University |
| Teresa Norwood-Jackson | Biology, Junior, LeMoyne-Owen College |
| Tinaya Ware | Biochemistry, Junior, Xavier University |
| Trissania Lawrence | Biology, Sophomore, Benedict College |
| Victoria Johnson | Nursing, Sophomore, Tennessee State University |
| Aaron Whiteside | Sophomore, Exercise Science, Central State University (Native of Columbus, OH) |
| Ann Ebhounu | Junior, Biochemistry, Fisk University (Native of Lagos, Nigeria) |
| Arianna Bastian | Senior, Biology, Benedict College (Native of Freeport, Bahamas) |
| AriAnna Thomas | Senior, Nursing, Tuskegee University (Native of Conyers, GA) |
| Asia Castrillon-Watts | Senior, Biology, Clark Atlanta University (Native of Houston, TX) |
| Autumn Peterson | Senior, Biology, Tennessee State University (Native of Jackson, TN) |
| Brayanna Jones | Junior, Biology, Xavier University (Native of New Roads, LA) |
| Charles Woodfork | Sophomore, Food & Nutritional Sciences, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (Native of San Francisco, CA) |
| Christen Lawrence | Senior, Biology, Miles College (Native of Savannah, GA) |
| Christin Keeton | Senior, Chemistry, Tuskegee University (Native of Atlanta, GA) |
| Da’Jon Stoudemire | Senior, Psychology, Stillman College (Native of Montgomery, AL) |
| David Totty | Sophomore, Biology, Morehouse College (Native of St. Louis, MO) |
| Derrick Webb | Senior, Biology, Dillard University (Native of Montgomery, AL) |
| Desmond Norris | Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Baltimore, MD) |
| Evon Arnold | Sophomore, Biology, Central State University (Native of Columbus, OH) |
| Gabrielle Ford | Senior, Health Science, Spelman College (Native of Atlanta, GA) |
| Gabrielle LeNoir | Junior, Biology, Southern University and A&M College (Native of Houston, TX) |
| Gabrielle Lowe | Junior, Psychology, Benedict College (Native of Indianapolis, IN) |
| Gregory Roberts | Senior, Biomedical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (Native of Atlanta, GA) |
| Jada Burns | Senior, Health Services, Wilberforce University (Native of Cincinnati, OH) |
| Jae Walls | Junior, Biology, Tennessee State University (Native of East Point, GA) |
| Jalen White | Senior, Psychology, Morehouse College (Native of St. Louis, MO) |
| Jasmine Armstead | Senior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Forkland, AL) |
| Jayla Oliver | Sophomore, Nursing, Southern University of Shreveport (Native of Benton, LA) |
| Jaylen Sandifer | Senior, Biology & Music Vocal Performance, Jackson State University (Native of Jackson, MS) |
| Jazlyn Byrd | Junior, Biology, Florida A&M University (Native of Tallahassee, FL) |
| Jordan Kinnel | Senior, Nursing, Tuskegee University (Native of Dawson, GA) |
| Jordan Wilbourn | Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Memphis, TN) |
| Jordyn Miller | Senior, Psychology, Jackson State University (Native of Memphis, TN) |
| Kamerin McDuffie | Junior, Biology, Winston-Salem State University (Native of Baltimore, MD) |
| Kamryn Thomas | Senior, Chemistry, Tougaloo College (Native of Monticello, MS) |
| Kenyian Kimble | Senior, Biology, Southern University and A&M College (Native of Memphis, TN) |
| Kyla Mayo | Junior, Biology, Dillard University (Native of Vacherie, LA) |
| Kyla Smith | Sophomore, Biology, Lawson State Community College (Native of Tuscaloosa, AL) |
| Lindsey Cawthorne | Sophomore, Nursing, Southern University of Shreveport (Native of Shreveport, LA) |
| Mallory Johnson | Sophomore, Biology, Xavier University (Native of Houston, TX) |
| Matthew McKee | Senior, Mathematics, Tougaloo College (Native of Jackson, MS) |
| Oumou Sylla | Junior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Birmingham, AL) |
| Qiana Williams | Junior, Biology, Miles College (Native of Center Point, AL) |
| Raven May | Junior, Biology, Spelman College (Native of Waukegan, IL) |
| Selena Garcia | Junior, Public Health, North Carolina Central University (Native of St. Paul, MN) |
| Shandrika Morris | Sophomore, Nursing, Southern University of Shreveport (Native of Shreveport, LA) |
| Shelecia Reid | Junior, Biology, Florida A&M University (Native of Lauderhill, FL) |
| Spirit Williams | Senior, Chemistry, Clark Atlanta University (Native of Conyers, GA) |
| Ta’Leah Bacote | Junior, Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina Central University (Native of Hampton, VA) |
| Tamia Little | Senior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Tuscaloosa, AL) |
| Tanzania Covington | Senior, Chemistry, Central State University (Native of Berkley, IL) |
| Tia Daniels | Junior, Biology, Tuskegee University (Native of Montgomery, AL) |
| Toochukwu Ifezie | Senior, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Fisk University (Native of Lagos, Nigeria) |
| Trinity Beatty | Junior, Biology, Winston-Salem State University (Native of Washington, DC) |
| Ty’Janae Livers | Sophomore, Biology, Miles College (Native of New Orleans, LA) |
| Aja Jackson | Sophomore, Biology, Tennessee State University (Native of Tulsa, OK) |
| Alexis Merrell | Senior, Biology, Miles College (Native of Ellenwood, GA) |
| A’Lissia Thomas | Second-year, Animal Science, Lawson State Community College (Native of Birmingham, AL) |
| Alonzo Frederic | Junior, Biology, Morehouse College (Native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL) |
| Anthony Ervin | Junior, Biology, Dillard University (Native of Monroe, LA) |
| Breanna Jolly | Sophomore, Biology, Wilberforce University (Native of Columbus, OH) |
| Brendon Davis | Junior, Biology, Southern University & A&M College (Native of Laurel, MD) |
| Brianna Taylor | Sophomore, Biology, Lemoyne Owen College (Native of Los Angeles, CA) |
| Brooke Jones | Sophomore, Biology, Miles College (Native of Austell, GA) |
| Chandler Cleveland | Junior, Biology/Pre-dental, Tougaloo College (Native of Byram, MS) |
| Chisom Ezenwenyi | Junior, Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina Central University (Native of Durham, NC) |
| Dana Burks | Sophomore, Psychology, Benedict College (Native of Pine Bluff, AR) |
| Darryl Sams | Junior, Biology, Morehouse College (Native of St. Louis, MO) |
| Diajah Kidd | Senior, Biology, Clark Atlanta University (Native of McKinney, TX) |
| Erykah Johnson | Senior, Clinical Laboratory Science, Winston-Salem State University (Native of Charlotte, NC) |
| Jada Ransom | Sophomore, Biology, Southern University and A&M College (Native of New Orleans, LA) |
| Jalyn Dantzler | Senior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Tuscaloosa, AL) |
| Jaylynn Lanier | Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Memphis, TN) |
| Jessica Pender | Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Memphis, TN) |
| Joshua Lewis | Junior, Biomedical Engineering, Xavier University (Native of Marlboro, MD) |
| Justice Hypolite | Second-Year, Pre-Med/Applied Science, Shelton State Community College (Native of Tuscaloosa, AL) |
| Kayla Brown | Junior, Biology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (Native of Detroit, MI) |
| Kayla Adams | Junior, Biology, Central State University (Native of Arbor Hills, MI) |
| Kendall Gloston | Junior, Nursing, Dillard University (Native of Lafayette, LA) |
| Kennedy Singleton | Third-year, Pharmacy, Xavier University (Native of New Orleans, LA) |
| Kerstyn Russell | Senior, Biology Pre-Med, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Native of St. Petersburg, FL) |
| Kirlandria Harris | Senior, Biology, Clark Atlanta University (Native of Montgomery, AL) |
| Kya Dukes | Junior, Biology, Wilberforce University (Native of Cincinnati, OH) |
| LaNeisha Johnson | Senior, Chemistry Pre-Med, Jackson State University (Native of Detroit, MI) |
| Lauren Mitchell | Senior, Health Science, Spelman College (Native of San Antonio, TX) |
| Mariaassumpta Ezedimma | Junior, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fisk University (Native of Lagos, Nigeria) |
| Maya Blasingame | Junior, Biology, Spelman College (Native of Cockeysville, MD) |
| Meghan Anthony | Junior, Pre-Nursing, Winston-Salem State University (Native of East Bend, NC) |
| Morgan Woodard | Senior, Biology Pre-Med, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (Native of Winston Salem, NC) |
| Nelson Mukuka | Sophomore, Biology, LeMoyne-Owen College (Native of Conyers, GA) |
| Perrez Wilson | Junior, Biology, Tennessee State University (Native of Birmingham, AL) |
| Philomena Onasanya | Senior, Biology, North Carolina Central University (Native of Springfield, MA) |
| Quennetta Baldwin | Junior, Biology and Chemistry, Tuskegee University (Native of Columbus, GA) |
| Raevin Kimble | Junior, Psychology, Benedict College (Native of Cincinnati, OH) |
| Sapphire Holston | Senior, Biology Pre-Med, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (Native of Toledo, OH) |
| Samuel Wallace III | Junior, Biology, Central State University (Native of Chicago, IL) |
| Shakena Thomas | Senior, Biology Pre-Med, Jackson State University (Native of Walls, MS) |
| Sydney Jones | Senior, Dietetics major/Biology minor, Tuskegee University (Native of Huntsville, AL) |
| Sylmia Shepherd | Senior, Biology, Tougaloo College (Native of Olive Branch, MS) |
| T’Onj McGriff | Sophomore, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Quincy, FL) |
| Tay’la Stowes | Senior, Biology, Stillman College (Native of Alexander City, AL) |
| Trinity Upshaw | Junior, Biology, Fisk University (Native of Fort Mitchell, AL) |
| Victor Thomas | Sophomore, Psychology, Southern University Shreveport (Native of Shreveport, LA) |
| Yrmajesti Hightower | Junior, Biology, Central State University (Native of Cincinnati, OH) |
| Zoe Evans | Sophomore, Biology, Lawson State Community College (Native of Bessemer, AL) |
| Alexandria Morgan | Senior Chemistry Major, Tougaloo College; UCLA-Tougaloo Public Health Training Program |
| Alexis Love | Graduate Stillman College |
| Amya Bryant | Graduate Miles College; Candidate, Master’s in Nursing Pathway Program University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Andrea Harrison | Graduate Stillman College; AmeriCorps summer VISTA program; Intern University of Alabama chemistry department investigating transformation of plastic waste into valuable material |
| Aniya Rosse | Senior Nursing Major, Dillard University |
| Ashton Oliver | Second-Year Biomedical Medical Engineering Student, Lawson State Community College; Summer internship University of Alabama Cardiovascular Disease Laboratory |
| DaNashia Thomas | Graduate Clark Atlanta University; Studying for the MCAT and seeking clinical opportunities for shadowing |
| Da’Sha Richard | Third-Year Pharmacy Student, Xavier University |
| Eden Black | Senior Biology Major, Stillman College; Summer research internship University of Alabama, investigating genetics |
| Erin Howard | Junior Biology Major, University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Gabrielle Jones | Graduate Stillman College; Applying to Accelerated BSN program |
| Jalen Robinson | Graduate Morehouse College; First-Year Medical Student Morehouse School of Medicine |
| Jandolyn Washington | Senior Spanish/Pre-Med Major, Spelman College |
| Jayewon Hill | Senior Biology Major, Jackson State University; Summer research internship Boise State University (raptor research) |
| Jazmyne Jackson | Graduate Tennessee State University; Candidate, Master of Health Sciences Meharry Medical College |
| Jenesis Morgan | Senior Biology Major, Miles College |
| Joshua Hines | Senior Biology Major, Dillard University |
| La’Deira Hall | Senior Chemistry/Pre-Med Major, Jackson State University |
| Karrington Powell | Senior Biology Major, Tennessee State University |
| NaSiya Taylor | Junior Biology and Spanish Major, Spelman College; University of Washington Seattle STAR program |
| Oizoshimoshiofu Dimowo | Senior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major, Fisk University; UCLA Bruins in-Genomics summer research program |
| Sonia Okekenwa | Senior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Major, Fisk University; MIT summer research program, Bio/Neuroscience |
| Tori Wiley | Third-Year Pharmacy Student, Xavier University; Community Specialty Internship Walgreens, Atlanta |
| Terriyana Bailey | Graduate Tougaloo College |
| Quadir Philips | Graduate Morehouse College |
| Zaria Gouthier | Senior Biology Major, Clark Atlanta University; Summer Undergraduate Fellow, Blavatnik Family Women’s Health Research Institute, Ichan School of Medicine Mount Sinai Hospital |
| Ajah Gross | Graduate Lawson State Community College; Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Alexis Brown | Graduate Fisk University; First-Year Medical Student University of Cincinnati College of Medicine |
| Anne Omweno | Second-Year Nursing Major, Shelton State Community College |
| Ar-Ryon Garrison | Graduate Clark Atlanta University; Applicant, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs |
| Asja Woodard | Senior Health Science Major, Spelman College |
| Bianca Walker | Senior Cellular and Molecular Biology Major, Tennessee State University |
| Briana Johnson | Senior Mathematics and Pre-Med Major, Stillman College |
| Brianna Allen | Fourth-Year Pharmacy Student, Xavier University; Completing Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) rotations |
| Chyna Fitzgerald | Senior Biology Major, Miles College; Preparing to take Optometry admissions exam for fall of 2022 |
| Deliliah Davis | Graduate Dillard University; Candidate, Master’s in Biomedical Science Mississippi College |
| Janee Knox | Graduate Dillard University; Preparing to take National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for nursing |
| Jordan Malone | Graduate Morehouse College |
| Kristen Smith | Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Doctorate in Public Health Brown University |
| Malcolm Williams-Green | Graduate Morehouse College; First-Year Medical Student Morehouse School of Medicine |
| Morgan Jackson | Fourth-Year Pharmacy Student, Xavier University; Starting rotations June 2021, first rotation Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company |
| Natalie Butler | Graduate Fisk University |
| Natori Harper | Graduate Stillman College; Applicant, Master’s in Biomedical Science |
| Rachel Coleman | Graduate Tougaloo College |
| Rhythm Williams | Graduate Lawson State Community College; Junior Biology Major University of Alabama at Birmingham; Summer internship Road-mapping America’s 21st Century’s Cancer Explores (RACE21), Intern UAB Academic Small Business Alliance |
| Sam’Mesha Edwards | Graduate Shelton State Community College; Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program University of South Alabama |
| Shaeloren Deering | Graduate Spelman College; Candidate, Master of Science in Neuroscience Morehouse School of Medicine |
| Summer Mallard | Graduate Jackson State University; Logistics Management Specialist for the Department of the Army, Fort Lee, Virginia |
| Toy McLaurin | Graduate Jackson State University; Candidate, Communicative Disorder’s Graduate Program (Speech Pathology) Jackson State University |
| Vivian Iloabuchi | Graduate Fisk University; Summer intern Massachusetts General Hospital Research Training Program, applying to medical school |
| Waynenecka Wynn | Graduate Miles College; Candidate, Samford University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program |
| Yasin Al-Hadid | Senior Biology Major, Morehouse College; Summer internship Genentech, preparing to take the MCAT |
| Alhaji Foray | Graduate Fisk University; First-Year Medical Student Morehouse School of Medicine |
| Carmilya Jackson | Graduate Jackson State; Candidate, Master’s in Medical Science Mississippi College |
| Dontrez Johnson, Jr. | Graduate Tennessee State University; First-Year Medical Student Ross University School of Medicine |
| Dynasia Clemons | Graduate Miles College; Emergency Departments Mobile Infirmary, Fairhope, Alabama |
| Jewel Newton | Graduate Jackson State University; Candidate, Doctorate of Occupational Therapy St. Augustine University |
| Justin Forest | Graduate Jackson State University; Revenue Management Specialist Optum 360, Irving, Texas |
| Katrina Jones | Graduate Miles College |
| Lyndon Rolle | Graduate Fisk University; Recently took the MCAT and is in the application process for medical school |
| Mercedes Pearson | Graduate Miles College; Peace Corps volunteer evacuated back to the U.S. in mid-March2020 due to COVID-19 |
| Normanda Brown | Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Fall of 2021 |
| Ruth Anyaeche | Graduate Fisk University; Candidate, Doctorate in Chemistry Purdue University |
| Dominique Foster | Attended Tougaloo |
| Jahmel Fowler | Graduate Fisk University; Candidate, Doctorate in Biochemistry and Structural Biology University of Alabama at Birmingham; Master’s in Health Administration University of Southern Indiana |
| Jasmine Wright | Graduate Tennessee State University |
| Jelicia Daily | Graduate Miles College; Pharmacy technician, applying to pharmacy school, fall of 2021 |
| Keila Lawrence | Graduate Miles College; Candidate, Masters in Intercultural and International Communication American University, Washington, DC |
| Kelsey Mathews | Graduate Tougaloo College; Participant Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program; First-Year Medical Student University of Mississippi Medical Center |
| Mia McWilliams | Graduate Jackson State; Candidate, Masters in Speech Language Pathology Jackson State University |
| Morgan Elysse Taylor | Graduate Jackson State University |
| Renner Antwi | Graduate Tennessee State University |
| Viola Donahue | Graduate Fisk University; First-Year Medical Student University of Missouri – Columbia School of Medicine; Master’s in Health Administration University Southern Indiana |
| Chris Shelton | Graduate Fisk University; Master’s in Health Administration University of Southern Indiana; Research Program Coordinator, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center |
| Emmanuel Jackson | Graduate Fisk University |
| Evan Peters | Graduate Jackson State University; Corporate sales FOX 16 TV, Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Grady Clopton | Graduate Tennessee State University; Candidate, Master’s in Chemistry Tennessee State University; Plans to pursue Doctorate in Theoretical Chemistry |
| Jazmin Ewers | Graduate Fisk University; Research Assistant Department of Oncology and Hematology Boston Children’s Hospital |
| Keith Cobb | Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Master’s in Chemistry Mississippi State University |
| Kiana Pauline Moore | Graduate Jackson State University; Owner, Total Body Submersion, a swim school for children with disabilities |
| Victoria Taylor | Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Masters in Biological Sciences Mississippi College |
| Alexis Martin | Attended Tougaloo College |
| Caitlyn Beasley | Attended Tugaloo College; Graduate University of Southern Mississippi University |
| Darian Williams | Graduate Tennessee State University |
| Isis Christopher | Graduate Fisk University; Research Assistant Vanderbilt University Medical Center |
| Kendrique Morgan | Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate Doctorate in Physical Therapy, University of Mississippi Medical School |
| Kyahna Freeman | Graduate Tennessee State University; Candidate, Doctorate of Public Health Capella University |
| Marwa Sharif | Graduate Tennessee State University; Laboratory Manager MedaSource |
| Ra’Chaud Brown | Graduate Tougaloo College; Candidate, Master’s in Public Health with Emphasis on Epidemiology, Jackson State University; Accepted into the Daniel Hale Williams Scholar Program Through the Jackson Heart Study |
Current HBCU Scholars
The Class of 2024-2025 is paving their road to success.
The “Heart” of the Program
Shaping the next generation of African American biomedical science and health care professionals.
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated through the Quest Diagnostics Foundation provided the American Heart Association with financial and other support for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholars Program.