By Kenya Godette

For the fourth consecutive year, the 麻豆国产AV Alumni Association (麻豆国产AVAA) has selected its 40 Under 40 Recognition Program Class of 2024.

Members of this year鈥檚 cohort, selected based on rigorous criteria, are chosen for demonstrating excellence in achievement and service and for making an impact in business, research, leadership, education and their communities.聽

According to the association, honorees 鈥渁re trailblazers in their respective fields and have achieved exceptional feats, creating an indelible legacy all before the age of 40.鈥

鈥溌槎构鶤V Monarchs are some of the most impactful leaders in their communities and across the globe,鈥 said Dr. Krista Harrell 鈥01, 鈥03, 鈥12, associate vice president聽for the Office of Alumni Relations. 鈥淎s a proud 麻豆国产AV alumna, I am inspired each year by the new members we welcome and their diverse contributions to their fields.鈥

Members of the 2024 class are:

  • Dr. Elise A. Green 鈥12 鈥21, Assistant Professor of English and Writing, Longwood University
  • Fontaine Bland 鈥16, Planning Lead, Apple Music
  • Professor Ann Bruhn 鈥06 鈥07, Associate Professor/Chair, 麻豆国产AV School of Dental Hygiene
  • Brittney Callier 鈥11, Founder/Owner, Pour & Stay Full
  • Elijah Cornish 鈥15 鈥21, Chief of Staff, General Services Administration
  • Abbie Dean 鈥20, Transportation Engineer, State Road & Tollway Authority and Owner of Tru Property Solutions
  • Marlon Diggs 鈥10, Visual Artist/Muralist and Owner of Zooka Enterprises聽
  • Kristen Donofrio 鈥09, Chief, Coastal/Navigation NEPA Section, US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Dominique Dove 鈥11, Government Appellate Attorney, US Army Judge Advocate General Corps
  • Matthew French 鈥12, 鈥14, Founder, Awesomely Authentic and Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Piedmont Airlines
  • Dr. Megan Frick 鈥23, Physical Therapist, 麻豆国产AV Monarch Physical Therapy
  • Patrick Garrison 鈥10, 鈥11, Executive Director, Tidewater Classical Guitar
  • Dr. Cory Gerwe 鈥09, 鈥14, 鈥19, Director of Leadership, Coaching, and Wellness, Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • Dr. Katia Hall 鈥13, Nurse Practitioner and PMHNP Program Director, 麻豆国产AV
  • Rebecka Hall 鈥14, Director of Web Innovation and Strategy, 麻豆国产AVGlobal, 麻豆国产AV
  • Matt Harrell 鈥09, Director of Demand Generation, Clearwave
  • Kyonna Henry 鈥09, 鈥12, Director of Student Life and Engagement, University of South Florida
  • Dr. Emily Horvath 鈥19, 鈥20, Nurse Practitioner, 麻豆国产AV Community Care Director of Clinical Education, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Clinical Assistant Professor, 麻豆国产AV School of Nursing
  • Christina Kanu 鈥14, Chief Executive Officer, Christina Kanu Consulting
  • Lieutenant Barbara Kent 鈥16, Department Head, Pediatric and Immunization Clinic, Naval Hospital Bremerton, United States Navy
  • Dr. Tamika Lett 鈥07, CEO, T.L. Payne Consulting LLC
  • Jillian Lopez 鈥14, Owner, I:XLIV
  • Rick Lovato Jr. 鈥15, American Football Long Snapper, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Jake Maines 鈥15, Owner, Jake Maines Realty
  • Katelyn Makovec 鈥09, 鈥11, Senior Lecturer, Health and Physical Education, Undergraduate Program Director, 麻豆国产AV
  • Dominique McKenzie 鈥15, Liaison to Richmond City Council鈥檚 Ninth District
  • Dr. Denise McKinney 鈥10, 鈥11, 鈥16, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, 麻豆国产AV School of Dental Hygiene
  • Shawna Melvin 鈥15, Producer, 160over90
  • Dr. Anderson Miller 鈥15, General Dentist, Downs Dental Care and 麻豆国产AV Athletics Department
  • Haley Morgan 鈥21, Account Executive, TechArk
  • Paul Moxey Jr. 鈥15, Recruiter, Royal Caribbean Group
  • Adrienne Pearl 鈥07, Owner, Pearl鈥檚 Design Properties LLC and Real Estate Broker, Pearl鈥檚 Design Properties LLC and Century Realty
  • Nzingha Price 鈥10, TCEO/Founder of Aligned Infusions IV Hydration; Melanaires Club 501(c)(3)
  • Alicia Pullen 鈥19, 鈥22, Policy Analyst, State Corporation Commission- Health Benefit Exchange
  • Dr. Kelly Rippard 鈥07, 鈥10, 鈥14, Senior Lecturer, Department of Teaching and Learning, 麻豆国产AV
  • Dr. Andrew Thompson 鈥10, 鈥12, Research Physiologist, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command
  • Dr. Jayendrika Tiskumara 鈥16, 鈥23, Radio Frequency Engineer, Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
  • Greg Tomchick 鈥15, CEO, Valor Cybersecurity
  • Theodore Urbano 鈥24, Special Missions Auxiliary Clinic Flight Commander, United States Air Force
  • Angelica Yankauskas 鈥18, Executive Vice President, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities