Christopher A. Hunter, PhD
Christopher Hunter got a BA in Literature from Harvard and a MA and PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives with his family in Pasadena and…
Tiombe Jones
Born in Northern California, Tiombe Jones' early years had a profound impact on her life's goals. She was inspired to change the lives of people around her; the poverty, addictions,…
Fatoumata Kaba
After spending 2 formative years in Guinea, West Africa, and graduating from Columbia University with a BA in African-American studies, Fatime dove headfirst into the entertainment industry with the goal…
Marc Q. Knight
In 1998, Marc Knight graduated as Valedictorian of Elmont Memorial High School and was selected to be a Ron Brown Scholar based on his outstanding academic achievements and community service. …
Jonathan W. Piper
Jon Piper has focused on innovative medical software and imaging solutions for more than fifteen years. He holds a BS in Chemistry in 2002 and a MS ABT in Computer…
Jennifer M. Banner Sobers
Jennifer graduated from University of Virginia law school in May 2005 and is currently working for a law firm in New York. Though she is excited to be back in…
Dr. Tomeka L. Suber, MD PhD
Tomeka Suber's strengths and interests lie in the sciences and in community service. Tomeka spent much of her high school career working with her local chapter of the March of…
Dr. Sara Whetstone
Graduating at the top of her class at Palo Alto High School in Palo Alto, California, Sara Whetstone also developed strong leadership skills in the community. She served as president…
Aaliyah N. Williams
Aaliyah Williams is a producer and creative strategist who lives to bridge the gap between the digital and TV landscapes. Crafting innovative short form scripted and unscripted formats that engage…
Tracy M. Wynter
Graduating at the top of her class from Willingboro High School in New Jersey, Tracy Wynter was honored with the Superintendent's Pride Award for academic excellence. Of Jamaican descent, she…
Allen T. Yancy
Allen Yancy is LexShares’ Director of Investments, responsible for underwriting the firm’s investment opportunities. Prior to joining LexShares, Mr. Yancy practiced for over seven years at Weil, Gotshal & Manges…
Martine P. Caverl
The faculty at Rich South (Illinois) High School usually selects a senior as Outstanding Journalist, but Martine Caverl earned this prestigious award as a junior, the same year she received…
Dr. Morgan K. Dooley
Morgan Dooley, a pre-med student in her second year at Emory University, holds awards for the highest average in English, Chemistry, and Spanish at Atlanta’s B.E. Mays High School. She…
Kyla E. Dotson
Salutatorian in her class of 312 at Biloxi (MS) High School, Kyla Dotson won recognition as the best English and algebra student. She took third place in the University of…
Gwendolyn Jones Dover
Gwen Jones-Tyler graduated from Wichita High School East with an International Baccalaureate Diploma. The IB program emphasizes rigorous academic standards as well as leadership and service. A program coordinator at…
Matthew H. Espy
Matthew Espy was the best mathematics student that the chair of Chamblee High School's math department had encountered in twenty-seven years of teaching. Matthew took AP Calculus BC and AP…
Derick A. Gross
Derick Gross is a true scholar-athlete: a National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Honors, 1st Team All-Conference and co-captain of the varsity football team, and member of the varsity…
Katori L. Hall
Katori is an American playwright, journalist, and actress who continues to use her mind and her pen to further the legacy of her forefathers and to help young African Americans…
Dr. Tiffany R. Jackson
Dr. Tiffany Jackson is a practicing gynecologist with a focus on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Jackson was born and raised in Bryan, Texas and attended public schools. The middle…
Charly Jeune
Charly Jeune graduated from George Washington Preparatory High School in Los Angeles, where he was the 1999 Valedictorian. He was also the lone tenth grader to make the 1996-1997 Academic…
Nakiya K. Jones
Kiya Jones currently interns for the Ron Brown Scholar Program. Prior to that she served as the California political field director for a national nonprofit, where she helped coordinate grassroots…
Dorothy Smith Jones
As a Capacity Building Specialist for Fair Chance DC, Dorothy Smith supports youth-serving nonprofit organizations working in DC's must underserved communities to increase their impact by providing expertise and leadership…
Ku McMahan, PhD
Research Interests: Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; Environmental Microbiology; Drinking Water Quality; Diarrheal DiseaseFor the last five years, Dr. McMahan has studied household drinking water testing and treatment as a…
Sean P. R. Nolan, PhD
Sean graduated from Tampa Bay Technical High School in Tampa, FL. Thanks to support from family and friends like the Ron Brown Scholar Program, Sean then had the opportunity to…
Anahad S. O’Connor
Anahad O'Connor's decision to attend Yale was greeted with enthusiasm by his high school teachers; however, his plan to major in the sciences was mourned by one of his mentors.…
Ernest L. Scott, Jr.
At the Houston, Texas High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, a prestigious and demanding institution, Ernest Scott showed breadth and depth. He was business manager of the school…
Ryan A. Stewart, EdLD
Although he took summer courses in the east from the graduate faculty at Columbia University, Ryan Stewart from Martin High School in Arlington, Texas, went west to study economics and…
