HBCU Highlights Andrea & Ashley

Leah A. Henry is a multimedia producer and on air personality. She is a 2016 graduate of Howard University where she built a strong foundation. Just four short months after she graduated, she started working at WJLA-TV in Washington D.C. where she became an associate producer for “Let’s Talk Live” on NewsChannel 8. She has a segment on WKYS 93.9 (Washington D.C.-Radio One) morning show called “Leah’s Lemonade"  where she dishes her opinion of trending topics, pop culture, and celebrity news. Leah's a trailblazer in her own right and is a mentor and a media and social media influencer.



For more information about Leah, visit www.leahahenry.com

For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com

For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com

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HBCU Highlights presents Dr. Christopher M. Jones!

HBCU Highlights spotlights HBCU graduates who tell their inspiring stories. Let's take a walk in Chris's shoes!

An Arkansas native, Chris grew up in the surrounded by an HBCU! He aspired to be an astronaut after learning about Dr. Ronald McNair. Chris holds FIVE degrees, including a B.S. in mathematics and a B.S. in physics from Morehouse College, where he received a full scholarship from NASA and served as student body president; an M.S. in nuclear engineering and an M.S. in technology and policy from MIT, and a Ph.D. in urban studies and planning from MIT. He only applied to Morehouse College for undergrad! Chris worked as an assistant dean for graduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he led efforts that doubled minority enrollment and more than tripled minority applications to MIT graduate programs. Christopher M. Jones is currently Executive Director and Lead Maker of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. He has 20 years of experience in energy and infrastructure, diversity, community development, housing and management. He and his wife live in Little Rock with their three beautiful daughters.

For more information about Dr. Christopher Jones, please visit: https://arhub.org/

For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com

For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com

To make a donation to Morehouse College, please visit: www.morehouse.edu

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HBCU Highlights presents Torarie Durden!

HBCU Highlights spotlights HBCU graduates who tell their inspiring stories. Let's take a walk in Torarie's shoes!

Originally from Adel, Georgia, Torarie was the first black valedictorian of his high school class. He was determined to get scholarships to attend college and he applied for numerous scholarships! He was the recipient of a full tuition academic NASA McNair scholarship to Morehouse College. He is a dual degree graduate from Morehouse College where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Physics and Bachelors of Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).  He received his Masters in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a MBA from Harvard Business School. Currently, Torarie is Chief Marketing Officer at Myaderm (www.myaderm.com). Myaderm uses proven pharmaceutical technologies to create innovative cannabinoid products that provide a therapeutic benefit. They produce pharmacist-formulated Cannabidiol (CBD) creams and topical CBD products for skin care. Torarie is a proud father to two sons and proud husband to his wife, a Spelmanite. He's passionate about giving back to others and he's a proud role model to many, including family members who graduated from Spelman! 

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For more information about Torarie, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torariedurden

For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com

For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com

To make a donation to Morehouse College, please visit: www.morehouse.edu

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HBCU Highlights presents Ramon Griffin!

HBCU Highlights spotlights HBCU graduates who tell their inspiring stories. Let's take a walk in Ramon's shoes!

He tells us the story of how his Morehouse brothers are like his family. He is the first male to graduate from college in his family! He gives back to his Detroit community by investing in it. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Morehouse College. His professors poured into him and now Ramon does the same in his career! It's his personal mission to inspire other students to attend Morehouse. Ramon is an educational Leader with 20 years of experience developing academic programs and curricula to promote student growth and success. He currently works as an Intervention Specialist. 

For more information about Ramon Griffin, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-griffin-8570a452

For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com

For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com

To make a donation to Morehouse College, please visit: www.morehouse.edu

For more amazing interviews, please visit www.hbcuhighlights.com

HBCU Highlights presents Dr. Eric Tait, MD! 

HBCU Highlights spotlights HBCU graduates who tell their inspiring stories. Let's take a walk in Eric's shoes!

Eric's family has a history of attending HBCU's! He knew at an early age he wanted to pursue medicine and he is a fourth generation medical doctor! He tells us about the importance of attending HBCU's and community. He has a biology degree from Morehouse College. Eric received his M.B.A. in entrepreneurship from the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management at Rice University as well as his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. Eric is a practicing physician in Internal medicine in a private practice in Houston, Texas. Not only is Eric an internist, he is the founder and fund manager of Vernonville Asset Management. Vernonville Asset Management was born because Eric could not find any investment products that he felt were suitable for his own portfolio. His motto is “if you find a need fill it.” Eric is also President of Pinnacle Physician Management Organization, a Medicare Advantage partnership with Universal American Corp that has generated over $25 million in revenue since 2009.

For more information about Dr. Eric Tait, please visit: https://vernonville.com/

For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com

For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com

To make a donation to Morehouse College, please visit: www.morehouse.edu

For more amazing interviews, please visit www.hbcuhighlights.com

HBCU Highlights presents Nicole Venable!

HBCU Highlights spotlights HBCU graduates who tell their inspiring stories. Let's take a walk in Nicole's shoes!

Nicole's mother took her and five of childhood friends to visit Spelman College and after their visit, they ALL chose to attend Spelman College! She tells us about finding her tribe at Spelman, pledging Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Eta Kappa Chapter and how she values sisterhood and the valuable relationships she made while attending Spelman. While at Spelman, she majored in Political Science and helped to start the International Affairs minor! She studied abroad while at Spelman College her freshman and junior year! Nicole is a socialite and a philanthropist. She established the Lady Von Endowed Scholarship at Spelman College.  She is also the founder of the Black Girl Magic Network, an association of female lobbyists of color. Recognized by The HilI as one of the “Top Lobbyists of 2018,” Nicole has policy expertise on issues ranging from tax reform and trade to health care, energy, labor, and telecommunications. She is currently a lobbyist at Invariant where she ensures her client issues get heard and resolved!

For more information about Nicole, please visit: http://invariantgr.com/team/NicoleVenable.html

For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com

For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com

To make a donation to Spelman College, please visit: www.spelman.edu

For more amazing interviews, please visit www.hbcuhighlights.com