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10 Under 10
VCU Alumni’s 10 Under 10 awards program celebrates graduates who earned their first VCU degree — whether undergraduate, graduate or professional — within the past 10 years. These honorees show the talent, drive and impact of the university’s newest generation of alumni.
Heba Al Tamimi, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’20)
Heba Al Tamimi, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’20)
Dentist, Aesthetic Dentistry of Charlottesville
Heba Al Tamimi, D.D.S., is an award-winning dentist whose career reflects a commitment to clinical excellence, lifelong learning and compassionate patient care. Al Tamimi earned her dental degree from the University of Jordan and completed dental education in Iraq. She practiced family dentistry in both countries before moving to the United States in 2015 and graduating from the VCU School of Dentistry in 2020.
She has since built a thriving career with Aesthetic Dentistry of Charlottesville, where she has become known for combining advanced technology with individualized, patient-centered care. Her clinical interests include cosmetic and restorative dentistry, Invisalign clear aligner therapy, digital dentistry and the use of Botox for aesthetic and therapeutic applications. Her dedication to continuing education has allowed her to continually expand the services and treatment options she provides to her patients.
Al Tamimi’s professional accomplishments have earned recognition at state and national levels. In 2025, she was named to the Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 list, which honors emerging leaders in dentistry across the United States; in 2026, she was recognized as a Virginia Top Dentist. Al Tamimi achieved Invisalign Gold Provider status within her first year of certification. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association and American Student Dental Association.
Beyond her clinical practice, Al Tamimi is passionate about giving back through community dental care and supporting patients who may otherwise have limited access to treatment. She credits VCU with helping to shape her into the clinician and leader she is today.
Rian Chandler-Dovis (M.S.’17)
Rian Chandler-Dovis (M.S.’17)
Chief operations officer and managing partner, Brand Federation
Rian Chandler-Dovis is the chief operations officer and managing partner at Brand Federation, a Richmond-based consultancy focused on organizational brand strategy.
Soon after graduating from the VCU Brandcenter master’s program as valedictorian in 2017, Chandler-Dovis was hired by SYLVAIN, a brand, innovation and design consultancy. She then joined Brand Federation in 2019. She is the youngest and only female partner at the firm, joining a select group of Brandcenter alums to reach executive‑level leadership and ownership of a branding consultancy within a decade of graduation. Over the course of her career, she has brought marketing and strategic leadership to some of the world’s best-known brands, including AB InBev, American Express, Colgate, General Motors, PepsiCo, Samsung and World Wildlife Fund.
Chandler-Dovis served as an instructor in creative brand management at VCU from 2019 to 2021. At Brand Federation, she frequently creates Brandcenter internship opportunities and employs alums at multiple career stages. She also helped establish the Earl Cox Scholarship in honor of the late Brandcenter professor.
She serves on the boards of Fundación Padrino Todos Santos, a nonprofit bringing world-class healthcare to children and families in Baja California Sur, Mexico, who would otherwise be unable to access it, and Adagio House in Harrisonburg, Virginia, which supports people with disabilities and their families and caregivers, regardless of financial circumstances.
Chandler-Dovis and her family live in Baja California Sur, Mexico, where she regularly writes for local papers, helps run a community events calendar and practices oil painting.
Nada Elkharashi (B.F.A.’17, M.F.A.’21)
Nada Elkharashi (B.F.A.’17, M.F.A.’21)
Founder, NRK Interdisciplinary Research Design Co.
Nada Elkharashi is an interdisciplinary designer, researcher and educator who founded NRK Interdisciplinary Research Design Co., a research-based design studio investigating how culture, behavior and environmental conditions shape the forms surrounding daily life. Through material experimentation and cultural observation, her practice develops objects, installations and experiences that challenge the idea that design should offer universal solutions to fundamentally different ways of living. She works across product design, biodesign, sensorial installations and public commissions, translating research into tangible outcomes.
Trained at VCUarts Qatar, Elkharashi holds a master’s in interdisciplinary design studies and a bachelor’s in interior architecture. Her graduate research, “Form Follows Culture,” established the intellectual foundation of her practice: Design should not simply represent culture but respond to the behaviors and contexts through which everyday life is lived. Her work has been recognized by Forbes Middle East’s 30 Under 30, the Rossana Orlandi Guiltlessplastic Award and Young Balkan Designers. It has been exhibited in Berlin, Milan, Qatar and Serbia and at the 15th Gwangju Biennale in South Korea.
Elkharashi also co-founded Electric Skin, where she oversaw creative direction and interdisciplinary design strategies for the development of a biomaterial device that can generate electricity. She presented the project under the name BioVolt on the pan-Arab TV show “Stars of Science,” where she finished third.
Alongside her studio practice, Elkharashi teaches at VCUarts Qatar, bringing to design education the same research-based approach and questioning of assumptions embedded in everyday environments that she does in her other roles.
Riley Goodman (B.F.A.’18)
Riley Goodman (B.F.A.’18)
Brand management professional and fine artist
Riley Goodman is a photographer, multimedia artist, historian and brand designer. Raised in Maryland’s Patapsco River Valley, his artistic practice weaves a vast visual narrative inspired by American history, folk-based storytelling, dreams and familial legends. Through his art, Goodman examines humankind’s relation to the environments they inhabit in an effort to understand what endures and how this manifests through the passage of time.
Goodman’s first photo book, “From Yonder Wooded Hill,” was published in 2022 by Fall Line Press. His work has been exhibited in Richmond, including solo shows with Candela Photographic Arts and Quirk Gallery, nationally, including The Photography Show presented by the Association of International Art Photography Dealers in New York; and internationally, including the Athens Photography Festival in Athens, Greece. Goodman’s photography has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post and Time, and it most notably resides in the permanent collections of the MoMA Artist Book Collection and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. He is a 2026-27 professional recipient of the VMFA Visual Arts Fellowship.
Beyond his fine arts practice, Goodman has worked in collections management and archival research through roles with the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, and the American Civil War Museum, among other institutions. Currently, he works in marketing and interpretive content coordination at Riggs Ward Design. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys the outdoors, antiquing, and running.
Candice Hatcher-Solis, Ph.D. (Cert.’10, Ph.D.’16)
Candice Hatcher-Solis, Ph.D. (Cert.’10, Ph.D.’16)
Acting deputy director and division chief, Space Systems Engineering Directorate, Office of the Assistant Secretary, Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
Candice Hatcher-Solis, Ph.D., is equipping U.S. military members with the tools they need to best serve their country under the toughest circumstances.
As acting deputy director and division chief within the Space Systems Engineering Directorate of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, she leads a team of 19 officers, government civilians and contractors overseeing integration of space capabilities. A neuroscientist, Hatcher-Solis has also authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, conference proceedings and abstracts on cognitive performance. In 2023, she told the Air Force’s Airman magazine that her research had found noninvasive brain stimulation to be more effective than caffeine.
After earning a doctorate in physiology and biophysics from VCU in 2016, she served with the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse before joining the Air Force Research Laboratory on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, in 2017. She soon began leading the AFRL’s Neurobiology of Cognitive Performance team to improve cognitive performance, and numerous other AFRL leadership roles soon followed.
She has been honored as the 711th Human Performance Wing Laboratory Scientist of the Quarter by the AFRL and the Most Promising Scientist in Government at the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Awards, and she received Women of Color Magazine’s 2020 STEM Technical Innovation in Government award. Her work as an outstanding civilian employee is regularly recognized; Hatcher-Solis has received two such awards in 2026 alone.
Sana Hosseini, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’21)
Sana Hosseini, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’21)
Principal engineer, Aptar Pharma
Sana Hosseini is a respiratory drug delivery expert whose work focuses on advancing inhaled therapies. Her research has contributed to the development of inhaled dry-powder platforms for vaccines and novel complex medicines, including biologics and mRNA-based therapies, aimed at reducing cold-chain burden and enabling broader access to treatment.
In 2021, Hosseini earned her Ph.D. in mechanical and nuclear engineering from VCU, where she completed her doctoral research in the Respiratory Aerosol Research and Education Laboratory, led by Laleh Golshahi. Her multidisciplinary work bridged engineering and pharmaceutical science to advance in vitro biorelevant platforms in respiratory drug delivery. Her research earned the VCU College of Engineering Outstanding Graduate Research Award and the VCU Distinguished Dissertation Award in Life Sciences.
Today, as a principal engineer and subject matter expert at Aptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery solutions and services, Hosseini translates her expertise into advancing pharmaceutical products and drug-delivery solutions from concept to clinic. Her work spans formulation and process development for complex molecules, particle engineering, and drug-device integration for inhaled therapies.
Hosseini is an active member of the International Pharmaceutical Aerosol Consortium on Regulation & Science, an international association advancing science and regulatory approaches for orally inhaled and nasal drug products. She presents her research at leading scientific conferences and serves as a peer reviewer for journals including the International Journal of Pharmaceutics and the Journal of Aerosol Science.
Ian Kunkes, Ed.D. (Ed.D.’22)
Ian Kunkes, Ed.D. (Ed.D.’22)
Co-founder and CEO, EdPros
Ian Kunkes, Ed.D., a recognized leader in the field of higher education disability and accessibility services, is co-founder and CEO of EdPros, a consulting firm in Virginia Beach focused on strengthening disability resource and accessibility operations for institutions nationwide.
With 20 years of experience in the field, Kunkes has held leadership and clinical roles at VCU, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Catholic University of America. He is a frequent presenter at national conferences and has published his work in leading journals focused on disability and higher education.
At VCU, Kunkes served as director of disability support services in 2016 before helping to spearhead the launch of the university’s Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity office in 2017. He also served on VCU’s Division of Student Affairs leadership team from 2016 to 2024. In 2022, Kunkes earned his Ed.D. in Leadership from VCU’s School of Education, furthering his commitment to advancing more effective and sustainable approaches to disability access in higher education.
In 2023, Kunkes launched EdPros, which has supported nearly 100 colleges and universities across the country and provides tens of thousands of hours per year of expert support to help institutions build effective, sustainable and person-centered disability resource and accessibility operations.
Kunkes holds a master’s in clinical psychology from Loyola University Maryland and a bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He currently lives in Norfolk, Virginia, where he holds his most important roles: a husband and a father of two daughters.
Haley Mulder, Ph.D. (B.S.’16, M.S.’18, Ph.D.’22)
Haley Mulder, Ph.D. (B.S.’16, M.S.’18, Ph.D.’22)
Chief toxicologist, Maryland State Police
As chief toxicologist for the Maryland State Police, Haley Mulder, Ph.D., oversees breath alcohol, blood alcohol and blood drug programs for impaired driving investigations throughout the state.
Mulder obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in forensic science from VCU in 2016 and 2018, respectively, working in the Laboratory for Forensic Toxicology Research under Michelle Peace, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’05), where she served as a student researcher and laboratory manager. She received the Educational Research Award from the Society of Forensic Toxicologists for her master’s research into electronic cigarette adulteration. Mulder then obtained her Ph.D. from the VCU School of Pharmacy in 2022. During her studies, she worked in the Bioanalytical Laboratory under Matthew Halquist, Ph.D. (B.S.’98, Ph.D.’12), and served as president of the Department of Pharmaceutics Graduate Student Association.
After graduating with her Ph.D., Mulder was a visiting scientist at the Federal Bureau of Investigation before joining the Maryland State Police in 2023. She has served as an expert forensic toxicology witness and has testified before the Maryland General Assembly on impaired driving laws.
Mulder has participated for five years in the Society of Forensic Toxicologists Professional Mentoring Program, which creates partnering mentor-mentee pairs who work together for a year to support the career trajectory of the mentee. She is also a member of the National Safety Council’s Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors; and the Forensic Science Advisory Board for Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
Samuel Obeng, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’17)
Samuel Obeng, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’17)
Professor and director of Brain Drug Discovery Research, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Pharmaceutical scientist Samuel Obeng, Ph.D., integrates medicinal chemistry, molecular pharmacology, behavioral pharmacology and pharmacokinetics to advance the discovery and development of therapeutics for central nervous system disorders. His research into treating substance abuse was, among other things, influential in the actions the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took last year to restrict the sale of kratom products.
In his studies at VCU, where he received a Ph.D. from the School of Pharmacy, Obeng examined potential treatments for opioid addiction. Now a professor and director of brain drug discovery research at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, he leads multidisciplinary research efforts that bridge basic pharmacology and translational drug development. His laboratory is particularly interested in identifying mechanistic signatures that distinguish therapeutic effects from adverse effects and predict clinically relevant interactions among CNS drugs.
In addition to his research, Obeng is committed to graduate education, interdisciplinary collaboration and the mentorship of trainees pursuing careers in pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Earlier this year, he was awarded the Faculty Excellence Award from the Amarillo Student Senate of the Texas Tech health sciences center for his dedication to educating graduate students. Obeng has also helped cultivate the next generation of scientists, with a focus on underrepresented groups, by mentoring local middle schoolers and judging science fair exhibits.
Obeng’s broader goal in his work is to translate mechanistic insights into safer, more effective therapeutics while training the next generation of scientists to approach complex problems in CNS pharmacology with rigor, creativity and a multidisciplinary perspective.
Lark Washington (M.U.R.P.’20)
Lark Washington (M.U.R.P.’20)
Chief operating officer, Homeward
Lark Washington has been a driving force behind innovative housing solutions that address the unique challenges that low-income families face.
As chief operating officer of Homeward, the foundation of the Richmond region’s collaborative and coordinated network of homeless service providers, Washington builds and manages operational systems, implements strategic initiatives and manages fund development. Washington previously served as COO of the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, where she helped pioneer new models for permanent affordable housing to foster racially equitable communities in the Richmond region. She was also instrumental in securing funding and partnerships to make the nonprofit’s mission a reality. Washington previously worked for the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, HDAdvisors and PlanRVA.
She also owns Malarkey, which consults with mission-driven organizations on their fund development needs in affordable housing development. She currently serves on the boards of Rebuilding Together Richmond and Southside Community Development and Housing Corporation and previously was a board member for the nonprofits Virginia Supportive Housing and RVA26 Mutual Aid.
Washington graduated in 2020 with a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from VCU’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, where she studied housing policies and evictions in Richmond. She also carries a Bachelor of Science in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Virginia.
Alumni Stars
VCU alumni are making an impact in the worlds of art, business, education, service and healthcare. They bring their knowledge, creativity, and leadership to illuminate challenges, drive innovation and enrich lives in every corner of the world.
Held every two years, the Alumni Stars awards honors outstanding Rams who are making a lasting difference in their professions and in their communities. The outstanding achievements and profound impact of this year's honorees were celebrated Friday, Oct. 9, at a private ceremony. View photos from the event.
Ella Balasa (B.S.’14)
Ella Balasa (B.S.’14)
2014 Bachelor of Science
School of Life Sciences and Sustainability
Ella Balasa is a nationally recognized patient advocate, speaker, consultant and writer dedicated to advancing patient-centered healthcare and research. Born with cystic fibrosis, Balasa has spent much of her life navigating chronic and difficult-to-treat lung infections, lung surgeries and related health complications — experiences that shaped her passion for improving the connection between patients, clinicians, researchers and industry.
With a degree in biology from VCU and through laboratory research, Balasa recognized early that lived experience can play a critical role in shaping better healthcare and innovation. After facing a life-threatening antibiotic-resistant lung infection and pursuing an experimental therapy, she became deeply involved in patient advocacy and research collaboration.
Today, Balasa works with nonprofit organizations, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and research institutions to make sure patient perspectives are meaningfully integrated into clinical trial design, health communication and drug development. She has served on advisory boards and committees for organizations including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and she is an award-winning advocate whose writing and commentary have been featured in publications such as MedPage Today, HuffPost, the BMJ and Pulmonary Therapy. She also has authored or contributed to more than 35 publications and made more than 30 keynote addresses and media appearances.
Through her advocacy, speaking and consulting work, Balasa continues to champion authentic patient partnership and empower others to become active participants in their healthcare journeys. She is helping to shape a future where medical progress is informed not only by science but also by the voices and experiences of the people it serves.
Carola Bruflat, APRN, WHNP-BC, FNP (Cert.’98)
Carola Bruflat, APRN, WHNP-BC, FNP (Cert.’98)
1998 Graduate Certificate
School of Nursing
By the late ’90s, Carola Bruflat had already earned a master’s degree, served as a nurse in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, participated in a medical mission trip to China and worked as a bedside nurse at both Inova Fairfax and Georgetown University hospitals.
Her professional trajectory then shifted from direct clinical care to health policy and advanced practice nursing. She came to the VCU School of Nursing to complete a postmaster’s Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner certificate, during which time she discovered passions for influencing health outcomes for women and children and for engaging with policymakers.
Driven by these passions, she established the Carola Bruflat Advanced Practice Nursing Scholarship at VCU in 2021. The scholarship supports graduate nursing students, prioritizing those specializing in women’s health or health policy.
Bruflat is a widely published expert in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on health policy, grassroots advocacy and patient-centered care. A prominent leader in her field, she is a former president of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners and previously served on the Advisory Committee of the Virginia Joint Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
Her distinguished career is marked by numerous honors, including the Fran Way Legacy Award for outstanding leadership and practice from the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health; the Award of Excellence in Advocacy from the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; and the Virginia Award for Excellence from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Robert Carden, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’04)
Robert Carden, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’04)
2004 Doctor of Philosophy
College of Health Professions
Throughout a healthcare career spanning more than five decades, Robert Carden, Ph.D., has combined executive leadership, academic scholarship and philanthropy to advance transfusion medicine, healthcare education and workforce development.
Among his proudest accomplishments is transforming the success of Virginia Blood Services into the Commonwealth Transfusion Foundation, creating a lasting legacy of grants, scholarships and educational opportunities that continue to improve lives for future generations. Founded in 2013, the foundation has awarded more than $10 million in grants and scholarships and invested nearly $4 million in direct charitable activities supporting healthcare professionals, students, hospitals and patients throughout Virginia.
In addition to his executive leadership, Carden has maintained a strong commitment to teaching and scholarship. He has served on the faculties of Emory University, VCU and Hanoi University of Business and Economics. He was named professor of the year by Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and has authored numerous publications and presentations in healthcare management and transfusion medicine. He has also served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Blood Services Management and the Journal of Blood Service Economics.
Carden’s humanitarian efforts have extended beyond the U.S. through collaborations aimed at improving blood safety and transfusion practices in developing regions. He has also worked internationally to promote education and professional development within transfusion medicine and continues to advocate for innovation, education and collaboration as essential tools for improving healthcare outcomes.
Marc W. Cheatham (B.S.W.’05)
Marc W. Cheatham (B.S.W.’05)
2005 Bachelor of Social Work
School of Social Work
Marc Cheatham is the Richmond-based director of constituent services and casework for Sen. Tim Kaine. His career in public service began in 2004 as an intern for Kaine when he was Virginia’s lieutenant governor. Today, Cheatham leads constituent services on issues including veterans affairs, immigration, and affordable housing, to help connect Virginians with the resources and support they need.
Politics only nicks the surface of Cheatham’s commitment to his community. In 2011, the prolific writer, photographer and social media personality founded a blog, The Cheats Movement, which spotlights Richmond’s hip-hop musicians, street artists and community cultural groups. The blog spawned a popular podcast and a radio show of the same name. Cheatham got into these ventures by talking about arts and culture but has moved on to weightier topics such as education, housing and child poverty. His latest project, Black Baseball Mixtape, focuses on elevating Black baseball growth and participation.
Cheatham has long been active in Richmond’s nonprofit and arts communities. He currently serves on the board of the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation and has contributed his leadership to the boards of the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU, Coalition Theater, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities and Gallery5.
Woon Chow, M.D., Ph.D. (B.S.’03, B.S.’03, M.D.’11, Ph.D.’11, H.S.’15, M.S.H.A.’24)
Woon Chow, M.D., Ph.D. (B.S.’03, B.S.’03, M.D.’11, Ph.D.’11, H.S.’15, M.S.H.A.’24)
2003 Bachelor of Science, College of Engineering
2003 Bachelor of Science, College of Humanities and Sciences
2011 Doctor of Medicine, School of Medicine
2011 Doctor of Philosophy, School of Medicine
2015 Housestaff
2024 Master of Science in Health Administration, College of Health Professions
Woon Chow, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician-scientist, clinical informatician and five-time VCU graduate. Board-certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, neuropathology and clinical informatics, Chow has been recognized multiple times by his physician peers as a Richmond Magazine Top Doc. He currently serves as deputy chief health informatics officer and staff pathologist at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. In this role, he helps direct one of the most comprehensive health informatics services in the federal system and leads initiatives advancing digital transformation and data-driven care.
In addition to his leadership in informatics, Chow maintains a part-time clinical practice as a neuropathologist and ophthalmic pathologist at VCU and remains engaged in patient care, research, medical education and mentorship. He also holds faculty roles at the University of Tennessee; the University of California, Riverside; and Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Chow and his wife, Sadia Sayeed, M.D., a pathologist and faculty member in the VCU School of Medicine, have established an endowed scholarship in the VCU College of Engineering to support biomedical engineering students pursuing careers in medicine. Created in honor of one of his mentors, Joseph Feher, Ph.D., who developed and taught the foundational physiology course for generations of VCU biomedical engineering students, the scholarship reflects their shared commitment to expanding opportunity and strengthening the pipeline of future physician-engineers.
Beyond his professional activities, Chow is a photographer, certified private pilot, musician and lifelong Lego enthusiast. He approaches these creative outlets with the same analytical and innovative spirit he brings to medical diagnosis and problem-solving.
Edward W. Dadez, Ph.D. (B.S.’80)
Edward W. Dadez, Ph.D. (B.S.’80)
1980 Bachelor of Science
College of Humanities and Sciences
Edward Dadez, Ph.D., built a distinguished 45-year career in higher education leadership, culminating in his service as the 11th president of Saint Leo University and earning the title of president emeritus upon his retirement in 2025.
Throughout his career, he held senior leadership roles at respected institutions including Ohio State University, University of Dayton, Michigan State University, Bucknell University, Chowan College and Saint Leo University. Although his career took him across the country, Dadez has remained a proud and vocal ambassador for VCU, consistently crediting the university — and his experience as a resident adviser — as the foundation that launched his career and commitment to creating environments where diverse students feel supported, empowered and inspired to succeed.
At Saint Leo, Dadez became known for visionary and disciplined leadership. One of his proudest career accomplishments was successfully eliminating an inherited $17 million institutional deficit within two years through thoughtful, strategic financial management. He also helped Saint Leo expand as a national leader in distance and military-connected education, overseeing a nationwide network of more than 40 remote learning centers — many located on military bases — creating pathways for nontraditional and military learners to pursue higher education.
Outside of his professional accomplishments, Dadez has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to leadership development and community service. An Eagle Scout himself, he served as a scoutmaster in the 1990s and helped multiple scouts earn the rank of Eagle, cultivating leadership and service values in the next generation.
Emmet Gowin (B.F.A.’65)
Emmet Gowin (B.F.A.’65)
1965 Bachelor of Fine Arts
School of the Arts
For six decades, Emmet Gowin has contemplated humanity's relationship to the natural world with visual wonderment. His photographs have evolved from portraits of his wife, Edith Morris, and their family, to aerial vistas of nuclear test sites and scientific surveys of tropical ecosystems. Gowin has published and been the subject of numerous monographs. Most recently, “Baldwin Street: Photographs 1966–1994” (Princeton University Press, 2026), presents an intimate view of family life. Gowin received a B.F.A. from Richmond Professional Institute (now VCU) in 1965 and an M.F.A. from the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, in 1967.
He served on the faculty of Princeton University’s Visual Arts Program from 1973 to 2009. Gowin is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship (1974); two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships (1977, 1979); a Pew Fellowship in the Arts (1994); the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching, Princeton University (1997); and the Howard T. Behrman Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities, Princeton University (2006).
In 2024, the Princeton University Art Museum acquired the artist’s archive, which spans six decades of artmaking and will continue to grow as his career continues. Gowin’s work is held in public collections worldwide, including The Art Institute of Chicago; The Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio; Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris; The Morgan Library & Museum, New York; The Museum of Modern Art, New York; National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa; and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, among others.
Andrew W. Henritze, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’97)
Andrew W. Henritze, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’97)
1997 Doctor of Dental Surgery
School of Dentistry
Andrew Henritze, D.D.S., CEO of Henritze Dental Group, has built a career defined by leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence in dentistry.
In 2018, Henritze acquired his second office in Roanoke, Virginia. By 2021, the group had expanded to nine locations. The following year, the organization merged two practices into a newly renovated location, acquired a specialty practice and opened a fully renovated flagship office. By December 2024, Henritze Dental Group had grown to 14 locations and assembled a team of 21 doctors, cementing its position as a leader in multilocation dentistry in southwest Virginia.
Recognizing the challenges dentists face in managing the business side of their practices, Henritze has prioritized creating systems and processes that allow dentists, hygienists and team members to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
His diverse experiences have shaped his approach to leadership. As an undergraduate at Virginia Tech, he was the head resident adviser of Pritchard Hall, the largest all-male dormitory on the East Coast at the time, and managed a team of 26 resident advisers. As an Eagle Scout, he developed foundational leadership skills, and his involvement in team sports such as football, soccer and baseball taught him the value of teamwork.
Beyond dentistry, Henritze has applied his organizational and leadership abilities to community projects. As the managing member of Hunting Hills Community Real Estate, he successfully organized fundraising efforts and built community support, deepening his understanding of how to bring people together to achieve a shared vision.
Amy Hauck Newman, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’85)
Amy Hauck Newman, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’85)
1985 Doctor of Philosophy
School of Pharmacy
After earning her doctorate in medicinal chemistry from VCU, Amy Hauck Newman, Ph.D., completed a National Research Service Award postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, where she conducted total opiate synthesis, creating novel molecular tools for investigating opioid and sigma receptor pharmacology.
In 1991, she joined the National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Research Program, where she was tenured and became chief of the Medicinal Chemistry Section in 1998. She currently serves as NIDA’s scientific director, chief of the Molecular Targets and Medications Discovery Branch and director of the NIDA-IRP Medication Development Program.
She has co-authored more than 360 original articles and reviews on the design, synthesis and evaluation of selective ligands for the dopaminergic system, as potential treatment medications for substance use disorders. In particular, she has pioneered the development of highly selective and bitopic dopamine D3 receptor antagonists and partial agonists for treatment of opioid use disorders. More recently, she has turned her attention to developing medications for the treatment of polysubstance use disorders that may be comorbid with bipolar disorder and/or schizophrenia. She is an inventor on more than 20 NIH patents.
Newman has received numerous awards, including the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein Mentoring Award. She was the first woman to receive the Philip S. Portoghese Lectureship Award, given by the Division of Medicinal Chemistry, American Chemical Society. She was also honored as a Remarkable Woman in Medicinal Chemistry by the ACS and was inducted into the ACS MEDI Hall of Fame in 2023.
Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. (Ed.D.’14)
Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. (Ed.D.’14)
2014 Doctor of Education
School of Education
Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D., is a nationally recognized education leader, scholar-practitioner and transformational superintendent whose 30-year career has centered on student-centered innovation, educator excellence and community engagement as cornerstones of systemic change.
She currently serves as senior adviser to the state superintendent on agencywide school improvement at the Virginia Department of Education, and as a coach for VCU’s Leadership Coaching Lab. In September, Kay-Wyatt concluded a historic tenure as superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools, the first Black woman appointed to lead the division. Under her leadership, ACPS launched the Academies of Alexandria, founded Virginia’s first district-level family and community engagement center, and cultivated community partnerships.
A sought-after voice in education policy, Kay-Wyatt has delivered keynotes at the School Superintendents Association National Conference and its National Women’s Leadership Consortium.
She served as past president and board chair of ASCD, the global association of educators across 128 countries, with affiliations including Women Leading Ed, Chiefs for Change, the CoSN/EmpowerEd Superintendent Advisory Panel, the University of Mary Washington College of Education Board and the Google GSV Fellowship.
A former adjunct professor at William & Mary and Shenandoah University, Kay-Wyatt brings scholarly depth and executive clarity as leader, speaker and advocate. Her honors include the AASA–National PTA Family Engagement Changemaker Award, VASS Region IV Superintendent of the Year, Virginia PTA Power Partner of the Year, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Eboné Image Award, the VCU Alumni 10 Under 10 award and the NSPRA Superintendents to Watch designation.
Allegra Newman (B.S.’01)
Allegra Newman (B.S.’01)
2001 Bachelor of Science
Richard T. Robertson School of Communication
Allegra Newman serves as vice president of development for A Bird and a Bear Entertainment, where she is responsible for developing original scripted and unscripted series for the production company’s first-look deal with CBS Studios. Throughout her career, she has championed diverse perspectives and character-driven stories that resonate with domestic and global audiences.
Before joining A Bird and a Bear Entertainment, Newman was vice president of original live-action family programming for HBO Max, where she oversaw the development and production of original series including “Gordita Chronicles” and “Theodosia.” Previously, she served as director of original series development at Nickelodeon, where she was responsible for developing live-action series, including “Knight Squad” and “Cousins for Life.” Newman began her live-action development and production career at the former Hub Network, overseeing the unscripted series “Parents Just Don’t Understand” and later seasons of the competition show “Family Game Night,” while developing original scripted comedies for family co-viewing audiences.
Newman has also consulted on film, series and podcast development for studios including Federation Studios, Gaumont and MarVista Entertainment. Early in her career, she worked as a producer on unscripted primetime series including NBC’s “Deal or No Deal” and Fox’s “Kitchen Nightmares,” “Trading Spouses” and “Million Dollar Money Drop.”
She is a member of the Hollywood Radio & Television Society and the Television Academy and has served as a mentor to media production students in VCU’s Robertson School.
David O. Okonkwo, M.D., Ph.D. (M.D.’98, Ph.D.’00)
David O. Okonkwo, M.D., Ph.D. (M.D.’98, Ph.D.’00)
1998 Doctor of Medicine
2000 Doctor of Philosophy
School of Medicine
David O. Okonkwo, M.D., Ph.D., has achieved distinction through his leadership, innovation and research in neurosurgery and neurotrauma. He’s a professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also is director of multiple University of Pittsburgh Medical Center programs.
Okonkwo’s clinical interests are sports medicine and traumatic injuries to the brain and spine as well as scoliosis and spinal deformity surgery. He has spent two decades developing technologies and treatments to transform management of concussions, traumatic brain injuries and complex spinal disorders. His innovation and commercialization efforts have yielded several medical devices now in global distribution.
As team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers, he earned the 2024 NFL Physicians Society’s Arthur C. Rettig, M.D. Award for Academic Excellence. Beyond his clinical and research roles, he drives healthcare innovation as executive vice president of UPMC Enterprises, forging strategic industry partnerships that align with the medical center’s clinical excellence and operational mandates.
Okonkwo has published more than 500 papers in refereed journals, authored numerous book chapters and garnered several awards for his scientific research. He continues his connection to VCU and ongoing collaboration with Gretchen Brophy, Pharm.D., through the TRACK-TBI consortium, delivering novel technologies and treatments for patients with traumatic brain injuries.
Frank W. Rockhold, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’78)
Frank W. Rockhold, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’78)
1978 Doctor of Philosophy
School of Public Health
Frank W. Rockhold, Ph.D., is a professor of biostatistics and bioinformatics at the Duke University School of Medicine and Duke Clinical Research Institute as well as an affiliate professor of biostatistics at VCU.
During a career spanning more than five decades, he has also held senior research leadership roles at Lilly, Merck and GlaxoSmithKline, where he retired as senior vice president of global clinical safety and pharmacovigilance and chief safety officer.
Rockhold is internationally recognized for advancing the science and practice of clinical research. His expertise spans clinical trial design, patient safety, pharmacovigilance, open science and data monitoring committees. He has presented to and collaborated with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Japanese, and European regulatory agencies, the National Academy of Medicine and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He has also served as an adviser to the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
A respected leader in his field, Rockhold has served as president of the Society for Clinical Trials and chair of the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium. He currently chairs the Frontier Science and Technology Research Foundation Board of Directors while advising the European Medicines Agency. Rockhold co-authored the International Council for Harmonisation’s E9 and E10 guidelines — foundational documents that have helped shape clinical trial design worldwide. He is an elected Fellow of the American Statistical Association, Society for Clinical Trials and the Royal Statistical Society. His contributions include more than 250 peer-reviewed publications, 400-plus scientific presentations and leadership of more than 100 independent data monitoring committees, reflecting a career dedicated to improving the quality, safety and integrity of medical research.
Dietra Y. Trent, Ph.D. (M.P.A.’95, Ph.D.’07)
Dietra Y. Trent, Ph.D. (M.P.A.’95, Ph.D.’07)
1995 Master of Public Administration
2007 Doctor of Philosophy
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
Dietra Y. Trent, Ph.D., serves as executive director of the Virginia HBCU Alliance for Innovation and Community Impact. A dedicated public servant and higher education leader, she brings more than 25 years of experience advancing equity and opportunity for Virginia’s — and the nation’s — most underserved communities.
Trent previously served in the Biden-Harris administration as executive director of the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, where she led efforts to strengthen federal engagement and support for HBCUs nationwide. Before her federal service, she held several senior leadership positions at George Mason University, including chief of staff and interim vice president for compliance, diversity and ethics.
In 2016, Trent was appointed secretary of education for Virginia by Gov. Terry McAuliffe, following her tenure as deputy secretary of education under Govs. McAuliffe and Tim Kaine. Her extensive career in public service also includes roles in the administration of Gov. Mark Warner as well as with the office of U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott.
Trent earned her bachelor’s degree from Hampton University and her master’s and doctoral degrees from VCU. In recognition of her distinguished leadership and lifelong commitment to educational equity, she has been awarded five honorary doctorates.
Chris Tsui (B.S.’91)
Chris Tsui (B.S.’91)
1991 Bachelor of Science
School of Business
Chris Tsui is a prominent Richmond restaurant entrepreneur. He’s the founder and president of EAT Restaurant Partners, which operates a growing portfolio of over a dozen diverse dining establishments across the Richmond metropolitan area, including popular spots like Fat Dragon and Red Salt Chophouse & Sushi.
Tsui’s journey in the restaurant business began in his youth, when he worked as a busboy and waiter at one of the first and most well-known Chinese restaurants in Richmond — Peking, which his uncle co-founded. He became general manager after graduating from VCU, before venturing out on his own.
Tsui is an active advocate for the region, including serving on advisory boards for organizations such as Venture Richmond and Richmond Region Tourism, and on the TowneBank Richmond regional board of directors.
Together, he and EAT Restaurant Partners also support several community organizations, including Here for the Girls, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of young women diagnosed with breast cancer, and Northstar Academy, a nonprofit school for students with autism and specific learning disabilities.
Volunteer Awards
The VCU Alumni Volunteer Awards honor exceptional alumni volunteers and programs that embody the spirit, pride and impact of VCU.
Amber James (B.S.'07)
Amber James (B.S.'07)
Since graduating, Amber has remained deeply committed to VCU through continuous service across numerous alumni initiatives. Her active involvement includes serving as the southside regional chair, and now chair, of the Richmond Chapter and as social media chair and treasurer for the Black Alumni Council.
Amber repeatedly steps up to ensure major projects run smoothly. As lead co-chair for Black Alumni Weekend, she took full ownership of planning and organizing additional meetings to guarantee a seamless and memorable experience for attendees. She also led planning for the Block Party, one of the most highly anticipated events of the weekend. This event welcomes over 200 alumni each year, creating a space for fellowship, fun and school pride. She has cultivated an experience that brings people together across multiple generations, strengthening connections and celebrating community.
Olivia Lawrence (B.A.'20)
Olivia Lawrence (B.A.'20)
Olivia is recognized for her outstanding leadership, creativity and dedication to strengthening the VCU alumni community in New York City. Over the past year, she has stepped into a key leadership role, spearheading innovative events that consistently engage alumni and attract new participants. From organizing unique experiences like puppy yoga, axe throwing and a new alumni cruise to adapting quickly when plans changed, Olivia has demonstrated exceptional initiative, organization and problem-solving skills. Her enthusiasm for bringing Rams together, recruiting new chapter leaders and creating welcoming opportunities for alumni to connect embodies the spirit of VCU Alumni and has been instrumental to the continued success of the NYC Regional Chapter.
Sharon Darby, D.N.P. (B.S.’98, M.S.H.A.’01)
Sharon Darby, D.N.P. (B.S.’98, M.S.H.A.’01)
Sharon Darby is recognized for her visionary leadership, unwavering commitment and transformative impact on the VCU alumni community. As the inaugural chair of the Women's Impact Network, she played a pivotal role in building the initiative from the ground up, developing its governance, shaping its strategic direction and inspiring others to engage. Through her leadership, WIN has grown into a thriving network that has engaged more than 1,300 alumnae and welcomed 82 members in its first year. Whether mentoring volunteers, championing philanthropy or serving as an ambassador for VCU, Sharon leads with energy, authenticity and purpose. Her dedication has created a lasting foundation for WIN and strengthened opportunities for alumni to connect, lead and make a meaningful impact.
Black Alumni Weekend, Tiffany Gary (B.S.'20)
Black Alumni Weekend, Tiffany Gary (B.S.'20)
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Tiffany Gary is recognized for her exceptional creativity, visionary leadership and lasting impact on the VCU Black Alumni Council. Since becoming chair of the Programs and Events Committee, Tiffany has transformed alumni engagement by introducing innovative signature events, expanding programming beyond Black Alumni Weekend and cultivating partnerships that have strengthened community connections. Her strategic marketing efforts and inclusive approach have helped reshape Black Alumni Weekend into a welcoming celebration for all while driving record attendance year after year. From launching new traditions like Bar Wars and the End of Summer Soirée to championing alumni-owned businesses and recruiting first-time attendees, Tiffany has consistently found fresh ways to connect Rams and elevate the alumni experience.
Daniel Brisker (B.S.'09)
Daniel Brisker (B.S.'09)
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Daniel Brisker is recognized for his outstanding leadership, dedication and unwavering commitment to engaging VCU alumni throughout the DMV region. As president of the DMV Alumni Chapter, an Alumni Council member and an active Black Alumni Council volunteer, Daniel plays a vital role in planning and executing meaningful programs that bring Rams together. From launching the now-annual Ramsgiving tradition to leading recurring favorites like Third Thursdays, he manages every aspect of the alumni experience, from logistics and promotion to event hosting, with enthusiasm and care. His hands-on leadership, creativity and passion for building community have strengthened alumni connections and made the DMV Chapter a vibrant and welcoming home for VCU alumni.
Past recipients
10 Under 10
- Tamara Dias, Ed.D. (Cert.’21)
- Katelynn Jarrells (B.S.W.’16, M.S.W.’17)
- Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. (Ed.D.’14)
- Dre’mon Miller (B.S.’15)
- Bryan Portillo (B.S.’14)
- Vikhyath Veeramachaneni (B.A.’14)
- Jordyn Wallenborn, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’17)
- Grace Whiteside (B.F.A.’17, B.F.A.’17)
- Aaron R. Williams (B.A.’14, B.S.’14)
- Saheem Zaidi, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’14)
Alumni Stars
- Teresa L. Edwards (M.H.A.’84)
- Sarah P. Farrell, Ph.D., RN (Ph.D.’95)
- Aaron Gilchrist (B.S.’03)
- Lynn Hackney (B.S.’88)
- M. Keith Hodges (B.S.’89)
- Kim McKnight, Ph.D., NBCT (Ph.D.’17)
- Sesha Joi Moon, Ph.D. (B.A.’05, M.S.’08, Cert.’09)
- Corell Halsey Moore (M.S.’02, Ph.D.’19)
- Charlotte Moss (B.A.’73)
- W. Baxter Perkinson Jr., D.D.S. (D.D.S.’70)
- Jacob Rowell (B.A.’09, B.A.’09)
- Christine Cratty Strange (B.F.A.’87)
- Viola Vaughan-Eden, Ph.D., M.S.W., MJ (Ph.D.’03)
- George W. Vetrovec, M.D. (H.S.’74, H.S.’76)
10 Under 10
- Hannah Altman (M.F.A.’20)
- Chris Arnatt, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’13)
- Ashley Bland (B.S.’13, M.Ed.’16, Cert.’23)
- Kristal Lyn Brown, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’20)
- Arshelle Carter (B.S.’16, B.A.’16)
- Gilbert Michaud, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’16)
- Arzu Moosvi, Pharm.D. (B.S.’15, Cert.’20, Pharm.D.’20)
- Alton Reid (B.S.’13)
- Axana Soltan, J.D. (B.S.’17)
- Kim Young (M.S.W.’13)
10 Under 10
- Henry O. Agyeman, Pharm.D. (B.S.’17)
- Amma Agyemang, Ph.D. (M.S.’12; Ph.D.’16)
- Dhara Minesh Amin, Ph.D. (M.S.’14; Ph.D.’19)
- Laura Colagrande (B.F.A.’13)
- Darrion R. Holloway, Esq. (B.S.’13)
- Allyson Kennedy, Ph.D. (M.S.’12; Ph.D.’16)
- Alex Ratti (B.S.’13; M.S.’18)
- Amanda Berkley Seibert (B.S.’12)
- Aditi Annu Sharma, M.D. (M.D.’17)
- Tara Talbott, RN (B.S.’16; M.S.’19)
Alumni Stars
- Danny T.K. Avula, M.D., M.P.H. (M.D.’04, H.S.’07)
- Curtis Brown (Cert.’09, M.A.’11)
- Gregory F. Domson, M.D., FAOA, FAAOS (H.S.’05, M.Ed.’14)
- Eric S. Edwards, M.D., Ph.D. (B.S.’02, Ph.D.’11, M.D.’13)
- Karen Elizabeth Kimsey (M.S.W.’96, Cert.’96)
- Zach McCluskey (B.S.’02, M.H.A.’07)
- Victor Humberto Narro (B.A.’87)
- Jerry “Jay” Sharpe (B.F.A.’90)
- Marilyn Tavenner (B.S.’83, M.H.A.’89, H.L.D.’07)
- Niti Vanee, Ph.D. (M.S.’09, Ph.D.’13)
10 Under 10
- May Abdelaziz, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’13/P)
- Dominic Brown (B.S.’11/B)
- Assil Diab (B.F.A.’11/A)
- Tanya González (M.P.A.’17/GPA)
- David Hinton Jr. (B.A.’12/GPA; M.Ed.’13/E)
- Monique Johnson, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’14/GPA)
- Danny Mallory (B.S.’15/N)
- Annie Rhodes (M.S.’17/CHP)
- Daryl Van Tongeren, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’11/H&S)
- Deonte Young (B.A.’11/H&S; M.Ed.’13/E)
10 Under 10
- Johannes Barfield (M.F.A.’18/A)
- Ace Callwood (B.S.’12/B)
- Justin Kauszler (B.S.’12/B)
- Martin Dcona, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’12/H&S)
- Chtaura Jackson (M.S.’10/LS)
- Stephanie Lynch (B.S.’10/H&S; M.S.W.’13/SW)
- Christopher McIntosh (M.A.’14/GPA)
- Priscilla Mpasi, M.D. (M.D.’14/M)
- Wendy Jiang Scelia (B.S.’11/En)
- David Vu, Pharm.D. (B.S.’13/H&S; Pharm.D.’18/P)
- Jonathan Ward (B.A.’10/H&S)
10 Under 10
- Lynzee Chelland (B.S.’09/H&S)
- E. Taylor Doctor (B.A.’11/H&S)
- Whitney Mari Headen (B.S.’09/B)
- Alan Keesee (M.H.A.’09/HP)
- Othman Khunji (M.F.A.’15/A)
- Adele McClure (B.S.’11/B)
- Elliot Roth (B.S.’15/En; Cert.’15/DVC)
- Jennifer Shannon, Pharm.D., BCPS (Pharm.D.’09/P)
- Joshua Son (M.U.R.P.’14/GPA)
- Elaine Genise Williams (B.S.’17/SW)
Alumni Stars
- Randy Adams, D.D.S. (Cert.’80)
- Jeffrey Blount (B.S.’81)
- Julia Cain (B.S.’01)
- Nicholas Cain (B.S.’01)
- Ricardo Capilla (B.S.’99, M.B.A.’00)
- Rosalyn Dance (M.P.A.’94)
- Rodney F. Ganey, Ph.D. (B.S.’75)
- Charles Larry Horne, FASID (B.F.A.’69)
- Lauren Kern (M.Envs.’13, M.T.’15)
- Ali Khan, M.D., MPP, FACP (B.S.’05, M.D.’10)
- Jeanine Harper Maruca (B.S.W.’86, M.S.W.’93)
- Nancy McFarlane (B.S.’80)
- Cindy Munro, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’92, Cert.’97)
- Thomas Porter, M.D. (H.S.’87, H.S.’91)
- Rodney Robinson (M.Ed.’11)
- DaNika Neblett Robinson, Ed.D. (B.A.’11, Cert.’14, M.P.A.’15, Ed.D.’18)
- Fred Sammons (Cert.’55)
10 Under 10
- Edwin Obilo Achola, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’13/E)
- Joseph Carlson (B.F.A.’08/A; M.F.A.’11/A)
- Keyanna Conner, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’15/H&S)
- Gabriel Craig (M.F.A.’09/A)
- Don Davis Jr., Ph.D. (M.S.’08/H&S; Ph.D.’11/H&S)
- Leah Fremouw (B.A.’08/H&S; M.P.A.’10/GPA)
- Mary Beth (Bird) Knipper (B.S.’10/En)
- Lathika Mohanraj, Ph.D., RN, BMTCN (Ph.D.’08/M; B.S.’14/N)
- Cheri B. Spence (M.S.’08/B)
- Nantasha Williams (B.A.’11/H&S)
10 Under 10
- Lauren Caldas, Pharm.D., BCACP (Pharm.D.’11/P)
- Christina Dick (B.S.’10/MC)
- Christine Haines Greenberg (B.A.’09/H&S)
- William Haugh (M.H.A.’08/AHP)
- Ashley Hawkins (B.F.A.’07/A; M.P.A.’13/GPA; Cert.’13/GPA)
- LeQuan M. Hylton, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’16/GPA)
- Isaac Rodriguez, Ph.D. (M.S.’10/En; Ph.D.’13/En)
Alumni Stars
- Judith B. Collins, RN, WHNP, BC, FAAN (Cert.’75)
- Anne M. Cooper-Chen, Ph.D. (M.S.’79)
- Fahad Saif Harhara, Ph.D. (B.S.’00)
- Emerson Hughes (B.M.E.’65)
- Jess N. Judy (M.H.A.’77)
- Gerald M. “Jerry” Kluft, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’73)
- Harvey B. Morgan (B.S.’55)
- Robert W. “Bob” Peay (M.S.W.’74)
- Elizabeth Prom-Wormley, Ph.D. (M.P.H.’99, Ph.D.’07)
- Eduardo D. Rodriguez, M.D., D.D.S. (M.D.’99)
- Amy T. Rose, M.D., FACS (B.S.’90)
- Anna Lou Schaberg (B.S.’66, M.Ed.’70)
- Linda M. Warren (B.S.’75)
- Gregory H. Wingfield (B.S.’75, M.U.R.P.’76)
- Peter Zucker, Ph.D. (M.S.’81, Ph.D.’84)
10 Under 10
- Sudharshana Apte, Ph.D. (M.S.’11/H&S; Ph.D.’14/H&S)
- Charlotte Arbogast (Cert.’12/GPA; M.S.’12/AHP)
- Joshua Boone (B.F.A.’10/A)
- Terrell Brown (B.S.’09/MC)
- Rachel Mercer (M.S.’12/MC)
- Tin Htut Myint (B.S.’06/En)
- Daniel “Danny” L. Plaugher (B.A.’06/H&S)
- Kevin Powers (B.A.’08/H&S)
- Fatima M. Smith (M.S.W.’12/SW)
- Joseph Stemmle (B.S.’13/B)
10 Under 10
- Adeeb Barqawi (B.S.’10/H&S; B.S.’10/LS)
- Grant P. Garmezy (B.F.A.’09/A)
- Elizabeth Hoettels, CCRN, CEN (B.S.’05/N)
- Michael Karnjanaprakorn (M.S.’06/MC)
- Timmy Nguyen (B.S.’11/B)
- Elizabeth Woodall Parker (M.Ed.’08/E)
- Micah Risk (B.S.’07/E)
- Derick L. Rivers, Ph.D. (M.S.’09/H&S; Ph.D.’14/H&S)
- Mark Strandquist (B.F.A.’13/A)
- M. Lori Thomas, Ph.D. (M.S.W.’06/SW; Ph.D.’08/SW)
Alumni Stars
- Wilsie S. Bishop, D.P.A. (B.S.’70, M.S.’78)
- Thomas J. Dorsey (B.S.’75)
- Jean-Venable R. Goode, Pharm.D. (B.S.’89, Pharm.D.’94)
- Grace E. Harris, Ph.D. (M.S.W.’60)
- Barbara L. Hartung (B.A.’72)
- Michael T. Gamel-McCormick, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’95)
- Norm S. Kenyon, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’87)
- Keith T. Parker (B.A.’90, M.U.R.P.’93)
- Del. Todd E. Pillion, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’01)
- Sterling W. Thomas, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’10)
- Minh Q. Tran, M.D. (B.S.’92, M.D.’96)
- Bradley T. Trevillian (B.S.’06)
- Jonathan W. Waybright (B.A.’90)
- Katherine Wintsch (M.S.’01)
- Morgan E. Yacoe (B.F.A.’11)
- Christine S. Zambricki, D.N.A.P. (D.N.A.P.’12)
Alumni Stars
- Tom W. Vines (B.S.’79)
- Allen H. “Trey” White III, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’98)
- Michael D. Whitlow (B.S.’74)
- Rhonda Williams (A.S.’68)
- Emily Yeatts (B.A.’09, B.A.’09, Cert.’09, M.S.W.’12, M.P.H.’12, Cert.’12)
- Angela Bacskocky (B.F.A.’09)
- Joseph F. Damico (M.P.A.’97)
- S. Dallas Dance (M.Ed.’02, Ph.D.’07)
- Raymond A. Dionne, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’80)
- Josephine L. Hargis (B.S.’55)
- Stephen S. Harms (M.S.W.’82)
- Sainath R. Iyer (B.S.’10, B.A.’12)
- Arthur W. Layne (B.S.’72, M.H.A.’76)
- Susan M. Learned (Pharm.D.’97, Ph.D.’97)
- Tonya Mallory (B.S.’88, M.S.’90)
- Oscar L. Martin Jr., Ph.D. (Ph.D.’09)
- Julian C. Metts Jr., D.D.S. (D.D.S.’63)
- Jesse E. Vaughan (B.S.’80)
- Jane G. Watkins (B.S.’75)
Alumni Stars
- Edmond F. Bowden, Ph.D. (Ph.D.’82)
- Glenn A. Davis (B.S.’86)
- Tara Donovan (M.F.A.’99)
- Dale Christina Kalkofen (M.A.E.’76)
- Panelpha “Penny” Kyler (B.S.’72)
- Debra E. Lyon, Ph.D. (B.S.’84, M.S.’94, Cert.’96, Ph.D.’97)
- Paul D. McWhinney (B.S.W.’74, M.S.W.’79)
- Jonathon C. Roberts (B.S.’79)
- Jason T. Roe (B.S.’00)
- Ronald L. Tankersley, D.D.S. (D.D.S.’68)
- Tadataka “Tachi” Yamada (H.S.’74)