| Adrian D. Addison, Ph.D. - Geology Hometown/State:Blythewood, South Carolina Degrees BS, Geophysics, University of Oklahoma Ph.D., Geology, University of South Carolina (2009) Mentor:Dr. Camelia C. Knapp Current Position(s) Junior Web Developer TEK Systems |Columbia, South Carolina Instructor,Environmental and Marine Science TRIO Opportunity Scholars Program University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Douglas J. Archie III, Ph.D. -Clinical-Community Psychology Hometown/State: Tampa, Florida Degrees BS, Psychology, University of Florida MA, Rehabilitation and Mental Health, University of Florida PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of South Carolina (2021) Mentor:Bret Kloos, Ph.D. Current Position Staff Psychologist Veterans Administration | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Shanikque L. Barksdale, Ph.D. (2024) – Health Services Policy and Management Hometown/State: Abbeville, South Carolina Mentor: Dr. Nabil Natafgi Current Position Senior Consultant/DSMES State Quality Specialist South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Sharla D. Benson Brown, Ph.D. Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BA, African American Studies, University of South Carolina MAT, Social Studies, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Foundations of Education, University of South Carolina (2013) Mentor:Dr. Michelle J. Bryan Current Position Adjunct Faculty Instruction and Teacher Education,College of Education University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Candace A. Bethea - Mathematics Hometown/State: Woodstock Georgia Degrees B.A., Mathematics, Washington & Lee University Ph.D., Mathematics, University of South Carolina Mentor:Jesse L. Kass, Ph.D. Current Position Consultant Bain & Company |Atlanta, Georgia |
| Genine L. Blue - Educational Studies/ Research & Measurement Hometown/State:East Orange, New Jersey Degrees BS, Chemistry, Southern University and A & M College M Ed. Science Education, Georgia State University Mentor:Stephen Lu, Ph.D. |
| Mia J. Brantley, Ph.D. – Sociology Hometown/State:Meridian, Mississippi Degrees BA, Sociology, University of Alabama MA, Sociology, University of South Carolina(2021) Mentor:Andrea K. Henderson, Ph.D. Current Position Postdoctoral Researcher/Lecturer Department of Sociology The Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio |
| Ramelle Brooks, Ph.D. - Voice Performance, Music Hometown/State: Fayetteville, North Carolina Degrees BS, Music Education, Fayetteville State University MM, Music Education, Fayetteville, State University Ph.D., Music-Voice Performance, University of South Carolina(2021) Mentor:Carl R. Wells, Ph.D. Current Position(s) Resident Artist Opera Carolina | Charlotte North Carolina Voice Instructor South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, South Carolina Director of Music Second Calvary Baptist Church | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Charity Brown Griffin, Ph.D. - Psychology Hometown/State:High Point, North Carolina Degrees BA, Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Ph.D., Psychology, University of South Carolina Mentor:Dr. Shauna Cooper Current Position Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) and Licensed Psychologist Department of Psychological Services Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Alvoy L. Bryan, Jr., DMA - Music Performance Hometown:Decatur, Georgia Degrees BM, Music Performance, Indiana University MM, Music Performance, University of North Carolina at Greensboro D.M.A., Music Performance, University of South Carolina (2011) Mentor:Dr. Constance Gee Current Position Assistant Professor of Music and Music Department Coordinator Department of Humanities Allen University |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Courtney T. Callahan, Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences Hometown:Aiken, South Carolina Degrees BS Biology, Winthrop University Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina (2012) Mentor(s):Dr. Richard Hunt,Dr. Bert Ely, III Current Position Biologist Bioterrorism Rapid Response and Advanced Technology Laboratory Center for Disease Control (CDC) |Atlanta, Georgia |
| Terry Carter, Ph.D. - English Hometown/State:Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina Degrees BS, English, University of South Carolina MA, English, University of South Carolina Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina (2002) Mentor:Dr. Nancy Thompson Current Position Professor (Tenured) Department of English Kennesaw State University-Marietta Campus |Marietta, Georgia |
| Brianna R. Cornelius - Linguistics Hometown/State:Memphis, Tennessee Mentor:Tracey L. Weldon, Ph.D. Current Position Associate Director Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging The Park School of Buffalo |
| Samantha L. Case, Ph.D. (2023)– Environmental Health Sciences Hometown/State: Denver, Colorado Mentor: Jamie Lead, PhD Current Position Industrial Hygienist North Carolina Department of Labor |Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Brittany C. Crawford, Ph.D. (2023), Epidemiology Hometown/State: Atlanta, Georgia Mentor: Susan Steck, PhD |
| Candace N. Cunningham, Ph.D. - History Hometown/State:Nashville, Tennessee Degrees BA, History, Tennessee State University Ph.D., History, University of South Carolina (2018) Mentor:Dr. Bobby Donaldson Current Position Instructor TRIO Opportunity Scholars Program University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Kevin M. Daniels, Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BS, Engineering, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of South Carolina Mentor:Dr. MVS Chandrashekar Current Position Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Maryland |College Park, Maryland |
| Brittany B. Davis, Ph.D. - Social Work Hometown/State:Bessemer, NC Degrees Ph.D., Social Work, University of South Carolina (2021) Mentor:Dr. Ronald Pitner Current Position: Assistant Professor Social Work Johnson C. Smith University | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Brent E. Dial, Ph.D. - Chemistry & Biochemistry Hometown/State:Anderson, South Carolina Degrees BS, Chemistry, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina (2012) Mentor:Dr. Ken D. Shimizu Current Position Synthetic Organic Chemist, Research Staff Applied Technology Group Chemical Science Division Oak Ridge National Lab |Oak Ridge, Tennessee |
| D. Samuel Deutsch, Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering Hometown/State:Dobbs Ferry, New York Degrees BS, Chemical Engineering, Brown University Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina (2006) Mentor:Dr. Christopher Williams Current Position Americas Technology Advisor/Technology Program Coordinator ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company |Baytown, Texas |
| Shundelle LaTjuan Dogan, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Policies Hometown/State:Greenville, South Carolina Degrees BA, Journalism, University of South Carolina M.Ed, Student Personnel Services, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, University of South Carolina (2002) Mentor:Dr. Richard Wertz Current Position Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs Manager International Business Machines | IBM,Atlanta, Georgia |
| Tracy Dunn, Ph.D. - Business Marketing Hometown/State:Camden, South Carolina Degrees BA,German, Wofford College MS, Journalism, University of South Carolina MBA, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Marketing, University of South Carolina (2003) Mentor:Dr. June Cotte Current Position Associate Professor of Marketing (Tenured) and Interim Dean The Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Economics Benedict College |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Jamelle H. Ellis, Ph.D - Environmental Health Sciences Hometown/State:Charleston, South Carolina Degrees BS, Textile Management, Clemson University MS, Environmental Engineering Science, Clemson University Ph.D., Environmental Health Sciences, University of South Carolina Mentor:Dr. Dwayne Porter Current Position Director of Community and Government Services Richland County Government |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Andrea Fleming - Counselor Education & Supervision Hometown/State:Sumter, South Carolina Mentor:Dr. Ryan G. Carlson |
| Dorinda J. Gallant, Ph.D. - Educational Psychology Research Hometown/State:Andrews, South Carolina Degrees BA, Mathematics, Winthrop University M.Ed., Secondary Education/Mathematics, Coastal Carolina University Ph.D., Educational Studies/ Research and Measurement, University of South Carolina (2005) Mentor:Dr. Huynh Huynh Current Position Associate Professor (Tenured) Quantitative Research,Evaluation and Measurement College of Educationand Human Ecology The Ohio State University |Columbus, Ohio |
| Fredrick A. Gardin, Ph.D. - Physical Education Hometown/State:Mt. Holly, North Carolina Degrees BS, Health Education, Appalachian State University MA, Health Education, East Carolina University Ph.D., Physical Education, University of South Carolina (2009) Mentor:Dr. Jim Mensch Current Position Associate Professor (Tenured) Athletic Training Program Coordinator Montclair State University|Montclair, New Jersey |
| Simone A. Francis Gause, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Policies/Higher Education Hometown/State:Kingston, Jamaica/ Miami, Florida Degrees BS, Business Administration, University of Florida BS, Recreation, University of Florida MS, Sport Management, University of Florida Ph.D., Educational Leadership & Policies/Higher Education Mentor:Dr. Christian Anderson Current Position Research Associate Director and Faculty Fellow Center for Innovation in Higher Education College and of Education University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Odell L. Glenn, Jr. - Chemical Engineering Hometown/State:Brooklyn, New York Degrees MS, Electrical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology MS, Manufacturing Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina (2018) Mentor:Michael A. Matthews, Ph.D. Current Position: Adjunct Faculty Biological Sciences University of South Carolina |Columbia,South Carolina |
| Akeen L. Hamilton, Ph.D.– Health Promotion, Education and Behavior Hometown/State:Burlington, North Carolina Degrees MA, Health Education, East Carolina University PhD, Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, University of SouthCarolina(2022) Mentor: Xiaoming Li, Ph.D. Current Position Research and Community Engagement Manager United States of Care | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Sirena Hargrove-Leak, Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering Hometown/State:Kittrell, North Carolina Degrees BS, Chemical Engineering, North Carolina A & T University Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina (2003) Mentor:Dr. Michael Matthews Current Position Associate Professor of Engineering (Tenured) Elon University |Elon, North Carolina |
| Theresa M. Harrison, Ph.D. (2023), Educational Foundationsand Inquiry Hometown/State: Cleveland, Tennessee Mentor: Michelle Bryan, PhD Current Position Research Associate Research, Evaluation and Measurement Center |College of Education University of South Carolina |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Destiny L. Hemphill Hometown: Conway, Arkansas Current Position Poet |
| Joyce D. Jackson, Ph.D. - Management Science Hometown/State:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Degrees BS, Computer Science, Point Park University MBA, Penn State University Ph.D., Management Science, University of South Carolina (2007) Mentor:Dr. Mun Yi Current Position Assistant Professor Department of Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Methods University of Texas- Pan American |Edinburg, Texas |
| Brian L. Johnson, Ph.D. - English Hometown/State:Durham, North Carolina Degrees BA, English (magna cum laude), Johnson C. Smith University Honors College MA, English, University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina (2003) Mentor:Dr. Kwame Dawes Current Position Vice President of the Mercy College Manhattan Campus New York,New York Previous Position President of Tuskegee University |Tuskegee,Alabama |
| Christopher Leevy Johnson, Ph.D. - History Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BA, American History (With Honors), University of North Carolina MA, American History, University of South Carolina Ph.D., History, University of South Carolina (2004) Mentor:Dr. Bobby Donaldson Current Position(s) Campus Pastor Brookland Northeast Baptist Church |Columbia, South Carolina Managing Director Leevy's Funeral Homes |
| George L. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Special Education Hometown/State:Atlanta, Georgia Degrees BA, Government, University of Massachusetts M.Ed., Management, Cambridge College Ph.D., Educational Studies/Special Education, University of South Carolina (2005) Mentor:Dr. Mitch Yell Current Position Professor of Special Education and Special Education Academic Coordinator College of Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences South Carolina State University |Orangeburg, South Carolina |
| Larry E. Jones, Jr., Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences Hometown/State:Florence, South Carolina Degrees BS, Chemistry, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South Carolina (2008) Mentor:Dr. Michael Wyatt Current Position Nuclear PharmacistTriad Isotopesand Staff Pharmacist Walgreens |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Lesley Joseph - Civil Engineering - APOGEE Hometown/State: Rockhill, SC Degrees B.S.E, Civil Engineering, University of South Carolina M.S., Civil Engineering, University of South Carolina M.S.E., Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of South Carolina (2021) Mentor:Dr. Yeomin Yoon Current Position Principal Engineer Hazen and Sawyer |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Victor Kidd, Ph.D. - Sport Entertainment Management Hometown/State: District Heights, Maryland Degrees BS, Psychology, Virginia State University MSW, Social Work, Howard University Ph.D., Sport and Entertainment Management, University of South Carolina (2019) Mentor:Richard M. Southall, EdD |
| Athena M. King, Ph.D. - Political Science Hometown/State:McBee, South Carolina Degrees B.A., Coker College MPA, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Political Science, University of South Carolina (2010) Mentor:Dr. Todd C. Shaw |
| Frank C. Martin, II - Art History Hometown/State:Sumter, South Carolina Mentor:Anne L. Bezuidenhout, Ph.D. |
| A. TaQuesa McClain, Ph.D. - Health Services Policy & Management Hometown/State:El Paso, Texas Degrees BS Biology; BS Psychology, University of South Carolina MA, Health Services; MBA, Webster University Ph.D., Health Services Policy & Management, University of South Carolina (2012) Mentor:Dr. Sara Corwin Current Position Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Health Care Management College of Business Lander University |Greenwood,South Carolina |
| Mékell T. Mikell, Ph.D. - Political Science Hometown/State:Charleston, South Carolina Degrees BA, Broadcast News, University of Georgia MS, Political Science, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Political Science, University of South Carolina (2009) Mentor:Dr. Todd C. Shaw Current Position Special Advisor to the Director Office of Economic Impact and Diversity U.S. Department of Energy|Washington, D.C. |
| Valarie Redman Mingo, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership and Policies/Educational Administration Hometown/State: Paterson, New Jersey Degrees B.A., Psychology, Columbia University M.S.Ed., Psychological Services, University of Pennsylvania Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina (2010) Mentor:Dr. Michelle Maher Current Position: Currently pursuing employment. |
| Vida Mingo, Ph. D. - Biological Sciences Hometown/State: Brooklyn, New York Degrees B.S., Johnson C. Smith University M.S., Long Island University Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina (2010) Mentor:Dr. Berten Ely, III Current Position Assistant Professor Department of Biology Columbia College |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Porchia A. Moore, Ph.D. - Library Science Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BA, English, College of Charleston MA, English Literature, The Citadel Ph.D., Library Science, University of South Carolina Mentor(s):Dr. Kendra Albright,Dr. Dick Kewooya Current Position Inclusion Catalyst,Columbia Museum of Art |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Christina Myers, Ph.D. - Mass Communications Hometown/State:Irmo, South Carolina Degrees BS, Biology & Chemistry, University of South Carolina MMC, Journalism, University of South Carolina PhD, Mass Communications, University of South Carolina(2022) Mentor:Dr. Kenneth Campbell Current Position Assistant Professor (tenure-track) School of Journalism, College of Communications Arts and Sciences Michigan State University | East Lansing, Michigan |
| Toby Nelson, Ph.D. - Chemistry & Biochemistry Hometown/State:Lake City, South Carolina Degrees BS, Chemistry, Francis Marion University Ph.D., Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of South Carolina (2007) Mentor:Dr. John Lavigne Current Position AssociateProfessor, Tenure Tracks Department of Chemistry Oklahoma State University |Stillwater, Oklahoma |
| N. Binda Niati- Education Studies, Foundations and Inquiry Hometown/State:Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo Mentor:Bret Kloos, Ph.D. |
| Julian D. Owens, Ph.D. - Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior Hometown/State:Alexandria, Virginia Degrees BA, Psychology, Morehouse College MPH, Public Health, The University of Michigan Ph.D. , Health Promotion, Educations, & Behavior, University of South Carolina Mentor:Dr. Susann Schramm Pate,Dr. David Crockett
Current Position Research Fellow Center for Adolescent Health,Bloomberg School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University|Baltimore, Maryland |
| Anthony Palmer, Ph.D. - Journalism & Mass Communications Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BA, Psychology/Sociology, Duke University MMC Journalism, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Journalism & Mass Communications, University of South Carolina (2011) Mentor:Dr. Shirley S. Carter Current Position American Diplomat/Consular Affairs Officer United States Foreign Service | Assigned to U.S. Embassy in Accra,Ghana |
| Melissa B. Pearson, Ph.D. - English Hometown/State:Hinesville, Georgia Degrees BA English, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign MA English/Writing Studies, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina (2010) Mentor:Dr. Kwame Dawes Current Position Senior Lecturer Writing Program,Department of English Northeastern University |Boston,Massachusetts |
| Alana Perez, MFA (2023), Poetry Hometown/State: Providence, Rhode Island Mentor: Samuel Amadon, MFA Current Position Artist in Resident Portugual |
| Phyllis I. Perkins, Ph.D. - Pharmacy Administration Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina Degrees PharmD., University of South Carolina Ph.D., Pharmacy Administration, University of South Carolina (2005) Mentor:Dr. Richard Schultz Current Position Pharmacist Moncrief Army Hospital |Fort Jackson, South Carolina Rite Aid |Columbia South Carolina |
| Don S. Polite, Jr., Ph.D. - History Hometown/State: Bronx, New York Degrees BA, American Studies, Williams College MS, Education, CUNY-Brooklyn College PhD, History, University of South Carolina (2021) Mentor:Matthew D. Childs, Ph.D. Current Position Assistant Professor Department of History Augusta University | Augusta, Georgia |
| Lisa B. Randle - Anthropology Hometown/State:Stuttgart, Germany Mentor:Kenneth B. Kelly, Ph.D. |
| Anita M. Rawls, Ph.D. - Educational Research Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BS, Mathematics, University of South Carolina MA, Education Leadership, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Educational Research, University of South Carolina (2009) Mentor:Dr. Huynh Huynh Current Position Psychometrician The College Board |Yardley, Pennsylvania |
| Lauren A. Reid, Ph.D. - Epidemiology Hometown/State:Atlanta, Georgia Degrees BS, Exercise Science, Kennesaw State University MPH, Physical Activity, University of South Carolina PhD, Epidemiology, University of South Carolina (2021) Mentor:Angela D. Liese, Ph.D. Current Position Associate Director of Outcomes and Evaluation School of Physician Assistant Studies South College | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Lesley D. Riley, Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Counselor Education Hometown/State:Grovetown, Georgia Degrees BA, Psychology, Yale University M.Ed, Secondary School Counseling, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of SouthCarolina (2005) Mentor:Dr. John McFadden Current Position Associate Professor of Counseling College of Behavioral Sciences Argosy University |Atlanta, Georgia |
| Phyllis A. Sanders, Ph.D. - Educational Leadership & Polices Hometown/State:Concord, North Carolina Degrees BS, English, North Carolina A&T State University MS, Counseling Education, North Carolina A&TState University MS, Education Administration, North Carolina A&T StateUniversity Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina (2001) Mentor:Dr. Rhonda Jeffries Current Position Adjunct Professor Psychology Columbia College |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Derrick Scott, Ph.D. - Biological Sciences Hometown/State:Varnville, South Carolina Degrees BS, Biology, Virginia State University MA, Molecular Biology, Virginia Tech Mentor:Dr. Bert Ely, III Current Position Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Biology Department College of Mathematics, Natural Sciences & Technology Delaware State University |Dover, Delaware |
| Alexanderia T. Smith, Ph.D. - Educational Psychology & Counselor Education Hometown/State:Hopkins, South Carolina Degrees BA, Psychology/Criminal Justice, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Ph.D., Counselor Education, University of South Carolina (2007) Mentor:Dr. Colette Dollarhide Current Position Statewide Counseling Program Coordinator Webster University |Columbia, South Carolina |
| Winifred W. Thompson, Ph.D. - Health Promotion, Education & Behavior Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BS, Educational Psychology, University of GA MSW, Social Work, University of GA Ph.D., Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior University of South Carolina (2006) Mentor:Dr. Kathyrn Luchok Current Position Research Assistant Professor, Rollins School of Public Health Department of Behavioral Sciences Health Education Emory University |Atlanta, Georgia |
| Benedicth O. Ukhueduan, Ph.D. - Biological Sciences Hometown/State: JOS, Plateau State, Nigeria Degrees B.S. Chemistry, University of Minnesota, Duluth Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina (2021) Mentor:Rekha Patel, Ph.D. Current Position Postdoc Fellowship Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease Emory University |Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nancy A. Uriegas, Ph.D. (2024), Exercise Science Hometown/State: Humble, Texas Mentor: Toni Torres-McGehee, Ph.D. Current Position Assistant Professor (tenure track) Athletic Training |Department of Human and Health Performance Texas State University |San Marcos, Texas
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| Janay M. Vacharasin, Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences Degrees BA, Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina MS, Biomedical Science, School of Medicine PhD, Biomedical Sciences, University of South Carolina(2022) Mentor:Dr. Sofia Lizarraga Current Position Assistant Professor Biology Francis Marion University | Florence,South Carolina |
| Denetra D. Walker, Ph.D. – Journalism and Mass Communications Hometown/State:Houston, Texas Degrees BFA, Radio/Television, Sam Houston State University MA, Journalism, University of South Carolina PhD, Journalism, University of South Carolina (2022) |
| Serge Wandji, Ph.D. (2023), Nursing Science Hometown/State: Douala, Cameroon Mentor: Demetrius Abshire, Ph.D. |
| Robert Ware, Ph.D., J.D. - International Business Hometown/State:Albuquerque, New Mexico Degrees BA, Economics, Harvard University MS, Marketing & International Business, Massachusetts Institute of Technology J.D., University of Florida Law School (2003) Ph.D., International Business, University of South Carolina (2002) Mentor:Dr. Jeffrey Arpan Current Position Assistant Professor Marketing Savannah State University |Savannah, Georgia (Deceased, April 20, 2006) |
| Monica D. Weathers, Ph.D. - Speech Language Pathology Hometown/State:Blacksburg, South Carolina Degrees BS, Special Education, Winthrop University MS, Speech-Language Pathology, University ofSouth Carolina Ph.D., Speech-Language Pathology, University ofSouth Carolina (2000) Mentor:Dr. Hiram McDade Current Position Chief Executive Officer - CEO Speech and Reading Therapy, Inc |Benson, North Carolina |
| Melicia C. Whitt-Glover, Ph.D. - Epidemiology Hometown/State:Rochester Hills, Michigan Degrees BA, Exercise Science, University of North Carolina MA, Exercise Physiology, University of North Carolina Ph.D., Epidemiology, University of South Carolina (1999) Mentor:Dr. Barbara Ainsworth Current Position President and Chief Executive Officer - CEO Gramercy Research Group |Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Lisa E. Wills, Ph.D. - Educational Studies/Psychology Hometown/State:Fort Washington, Maryland Degrees BS, Microbiology, Howard University MA, Comparative Literature, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Educational Studies/Psychology, University of South Carolina (2012) Mentor:Dr. Michelle Jay Current Position Senior Director, Office of Undergraduate STEM Education Association of AmericanColleges and Universities |Washington, District Of Columbia |
| Kiesha M. Wilson, Ph.D. - Biological Sciences Hometown/State: West Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BS, Microbiology, Clemson University Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina (2019) Mentor:Berton E. Ely III, Ph.D. |
| Regina E. Wragg. Ph.D. - Biological Sciences Hometown/State: Georgetown, South Carolina Degrees BS, Chemistry, University of South Carolina MAT, Secondary Science Education, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina Mentor:Dr. Berten Ely III Current Position Director of Assessment and Accreditation Office of the Dean,College of Education University of South Carolina | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Vicki M. Young, Ph.D. - Pharmacy Administration Hometown/State:Columbia, South Carolina Degrees BS, Mathematics, Wofford University BS, Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of South Carolina Ph.D., Pharmacy Administration, University of South Carolina (2003) Mentor:Dr. Richard Schultz Current Position Chief Operating Officer South Carolina Primary Health Care Association |Columbia, South Carolina |