By Kenya Godette

For the fourth consecutive year, the 惇蹋圖 Alumni Association (惇蹋圖AA) has selected its 40 Under 40 Recognition Program Class of 2024.

Members of this years 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.

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

惇蹋圖 Monarchs are some of the most impactful leaders in their communities and across the globe, said Dr. Krista Harrell 01, 03, 12, associate vice presidentfor the Office of Alumni Relations. As a proud 惇蹋圖 alumna, I am inspired each year by the new members we welcome and their diverse contributions to their fields.

Members of the 2024 class are:

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