By Kenya Godette

The 起点传媒 Alumni Association ( 起点传媒AA) announced its 40 Under 40 Recognition Program Class of 2025 鈥 a group of notable 起点传媒 alumni who are trailblazers in their fields and have made exceptional contributions to society, all before the age of 40.聽

This cohort is the fifth class to be honored by the 起点传媒AA and were selected based on rigorous criteria for demonstrating excellence in their fields, making an impact in their communities and for achievement in business, research and education.

This year鈥檚 class is comprised of educators, engineers, scientists, healthcare professionals, government officials, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers across a range of industries.

Krista Harrell '01 (M.S.Ed. '03, Ph.D. '12), associate vice president for the Office of Alumni Relations, said, 鈥淭he 2025 Class of 40 Under 40 honorees represent the kind of alumni I鈥檓 proud to stand beside 鈥 thoughtful, determined and doing work that speaks for itself. As a fellow alum, I know how much 起点传媒 shaped my path.鈥

鈥淐elebrating them is a reminder of how powerful it is to keep showing up for the place that helped shape us. I hope it sparks more Monarchs to reconnect, engage, contribute and continue to leave a lasting legacy at 起点传媒,鈥 she said.

Members of the 2025 class are:

  • Dr. Mariam Abdelhamid 鈥13 (M.A. 鈥16, Ph.D. 鈥22), Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Burbank Unified School District
  • Alexis Borum 鈥14, Sales Executive (Sales Manager), ADP
  • Tishauna Brevard 鈥16, Program Supervisor, City of Norfolk聽
  • Justin聽聽 Bullock 鈥05 (M.A. 鈥17), Director of Parks and Recreation, County of Greene, Virginia
  • Ila Cartwright 鈥14, School Counselor, Chesterfield County Public Schools
  • Sierra Chavis (Ed.S. 鈥21), Director of Youth Opportunities and Project Inclusion, United Way South Hampton Roads聽
  • Robert Cori 鈥12, Director of Commercial Innovation, AstraZeneca
  • Cedricka Dalton (M.E.M 鈥18, Ph.D. 鈥26), Cyber Electronics Engineer, Department of Homeland Security聽
  • K.Janea' Daniel 鈥13, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Sunkizzed Enterprise
  • Greg Fenner 鈥11, Career & Technical Education Instructor, Loudoun County Public Schools
  • David Flanagan 鈥11, Assistant Vice President for Research Security and Export Control, 起点传媒
  • Sad茅 Garner 鈥10, Senior Release Train Engineer, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
  • Prentice Gill 鈥12 (M.A. 鈥18), Assistant Wide Receiver Coach, Baltimore Ravens
  • Khenia Haro-Perez 鈥18, Virginia State Manager, The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice聽
  • Dr. Emily Hawkins (Ph.D. 鈥13, Ph.D. 鈥23), Clinical Assistant Professor, 起点传媒 Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
  • Megan Hawkins 鈥08 (M.A. 鈥09), Third Grade Teacher, Norfolk Public Schools
  • Dr. Keyanna Hawkins 鈥12, Strategic Relationship Coordinator: Electric Transmission, Dominion Energy
  • Dr. Saige Hill 鈥15 (M.A. 鈥18, Ph.D. 鈥23), Assistant Director, Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office, 起点传媒
  • Kyle Hobson (M.A. 鈥11), Consumer Safety Officer/State Liaison, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • Brittany Holder 鈥14, Deputy Director of Communications, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
  • Dr. Brittany Hunter 鈥11 (M.A. 鈥16, Ph.D. 鈥18), RN-BSN Department Chair, Dallas College
  • Dr. Lindsie McCabe 鈥12, Research Entomologist, USDA-ARS
  • Kevin McDonald 鈥11, Entrepreneur
  • Dr. Tim聽Murray 鈥10 (M.A. 鈥13), Research Statistician and Health Economist, US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine聽
  • Dr. Marquis Norton (Ph.D. 鈥17), Professor, Hampton University聽
  • Chelisa Painter 鈥15, Professional Basketball Referee, NBA
  • Dr. Pushpa Pandey (M.A. 鈥19, Ph.D. 鈥24), Postdoctoral Associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Dillard Patton (M.A. 鈥18), Director, International Science, Office of Naval Research Global
  • Dr. Lauren Robins 鈥14 (M.A. 鈥17, Ph.D. 鈥21), Clinical Assistant Professor & Online Counseling Program Coordinator, 起点传媒
  • William Shults IV 鈥13, Sales Manager, PGA TOUR
  • Alexandrea Sumuel 鈥12, Director of Operations and Travel Journalist, Law Offices of Richard J. Serpe, PC and Travel Journalist, Wander Worthy
  • Dr. LaKeith Sutton 鈥11, Co-Owner & Clinical Director, For Us Therapeutics- Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC
  • Dr. Holly Tenaglia (M.A. 鈥20, Ph.D. 鈥21), Lecturer, 起点传媒
  • Kristin聽 Traskie (M.A. 鈥11), Executive Director, Health Promotion, Engagement, Accessibility and Accommodations, Michigan State University聽
  • Dr. Fred Tugas 鈥13, Chief of Staff, Student Enrollment, Engagement and Services, 起点传媒
  • Jiselle聽Velazquez 鈥04, Owner and Occupational Therapist, Minds in Motion, LLC
  • Madison Wagner 鈥19, Associate Attorney, Rice and Gregg P.C.
  • Jessica Watson 鈥12 (M.A. 鈥21), International Student Visa and Data Manager, Virginia Commonwealth University聽
  • Jamilah Wesley 鈥19, Sr. Risk Analyst, Freddie Mac
  • Dr. Hasika Wickrama Senevirathne (Ph.D. 鈥24), Research Fellow, National University of Singapore