Dillard University’s Top 40 Under 40

 This year, we proudly honor 40 outstanding young leaders under the age of 40 who are shaping the future through their professional excellence, community involvement, and commitment to service. The recognition doesn’t stop there! Each honoree has also accepted the 40 Under 40 Giving Challenge, raising or giving a minimum of $2,000 in support of Dillard University’s Alumni Fund to fuel scholarships, alumni initiatives, and programs that empower the next generation of leaders.

Here’s where you come in:

You can join an honoree in reaching their goal. Whether you give $40, $400, or $4,000, your contribution brings them one step closer to making a difference. Together, we can show the power of us and transform this recognition into real impact for our students and the institution.

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2025 Dillard University 40 Under 40

Dr. Alannia Mosley- Jenneford

Dr. Alannia Mosley- Jenneford '13

Psychologist
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Dr. Alexandria Broadnax

Dr. Alexandria Broadnax '13

Assistant Professor of History
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Andre'-Ashley Tarvin

Andre'-Ashley Tarvin-Pyles '11

Educator
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Angelique Niare

Angelique M. Niare '09

Author & Advocate
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Antonio Brown

Dr. Antonio Brown '08

Assistant Principal
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Ashley Blackwell

Ashley Blackwell '16

Electrical Engineering Patent Examiner
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Astasia Williams

Astasia Williams '16

Senior Manager of Digital Strategy
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ayanna Singleton

Ayanna Humphrey-Singleton '15

Content Instructional Coach
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Byron Whitten

Byron Whitten, M.Ed. '15

Teacher & Coach
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Chalon Lockett

Chalon J. Lockett '09

Educational Consultant
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Charlotte Campbell

Charlotte J. Campbell, MBA '09

Event Manager
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Chelsea B. Robinson, Esq. '17

Attorney
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Clarence M. Carr '13

Clarence M. Carr '13

Homeland Security Liaison
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Courtney Addison

Courtney Addison '09

Licensed Life Insurance Broker, Entrepreneur & Graduate Student
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Crystal Bass

Crystal Bass, M.S., CIS '14

Information Technology Specialist
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Danicah Wilson

Danicah Wilson, M.Ed. '14

Professor & Freelance Interpreter
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Erica Moore

Erica Moore '14

Registered Nurse & Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
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Jamara Foster

Jamara Foster '16

Registered Nurse & Assistant Professor
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Jerrilyn Dixson

Dr. Jerrilyn Stokes '09

Licensed Mental Health Therapist
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Jessica Forest

Jessica Forest '11

Singer
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Jessica Harvey

Jessica Harvey '13

Vocal Music Educator
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Jewel Kelly

Dr. Jewel Sawyer- Kelly '08

Physician Assistant
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John Kennedy

John R. Kennedy '10

Archivist
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Joy Semien

Dr. Joy Semien '15

Community Educator & Instructional Designer
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Justin Davis

Justin Davis '08

Senior Director, A & R
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Leah Oby

Leah Oby '09

Manager, Public Affairs
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Lecia Fisher

Lecia Fisher, MSN, RN '14

Director of Surgical Services
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Lekisha Hall

Lekisha Hall '09

Special Education Teacher
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Lloynikka "Lo" Williams-Thomas

Lloynikka "Lo" Williams-Thomas '14

CEO & Founder
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Marcel Harris

Marcel E. Harris '09

Clinical Social Worker
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Mariana DuPont

Dr. Mariana DuPont '17

Assistant Teaching Professor
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Megan Kelly

Megan Kelly '10

Licensed Cosmetologist & Beauty Instructor
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Mike Oby

Mike Oby '09

Sales Consultant, Event Promoter & Business Owner
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Raven Frederick

Raven Frederick '15

Digital Director of Communications & Special Assistant to Mayor LaToya Cantrell
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Richard Mosley

Richard M. Mosley, Jr. '13

Education Leadership, Policy & Equity Strategy Consultant
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ShaKayla Nunez

Dr. Sha'Kayla Nunez '15

Global Clinical Trial Leader
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Shakia Rogers

Shakia Rogers '09

Fifth Grade Social Studies Teacher
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Sharde Jennings

Sharde' Jennings '08

Consultant, Crisis Stabilizer & Facilitator
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Shelby Stewart

Shelby L. Stewart '18

Managing Editor
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Stephanie McGary

Stephanie McGary '08

Chief Clinical Officer
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