Outstanding Leaders Under 40
2023 Cohort of Outstanding Leaders Under 40
Meet the 40 Claflin alumni honored in the 2023 cohort, bold and energetic leaders in their professions and their communities.
2023 Cohort
The Honorees
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Albert Black, ’07
Anthony Hallmon, ’16
Bernita Cooper, ’12
CPT Brandon McFadden, ’13
Bria Spivey-Lockley, ’14
Carena Jones, ’07
Colin Myers, ’07
James “Marty” Kinard, ’09
Jo Cabey, ’12
Dr. Derrick Quarles, ’14
Jamila Rasheed, ’13
Kalina Harrison, ’13
Jay Dukes, ’10
JaQuez Gilliard, ’16
Kerri Walker, ’14
LaSharice Hall, ’14
Lorenzo Winfrey, ’06
Leslie Wright, ’06
Makeda Escayg, ’07
Dr. Loray Spencer, ’04
Matthew Melvin, ’18
Dr. Michelle McGill, ’05
Dr. Naja Mack, ’10
Dr. Paul Singleton II, ’14
Randy Dendy, ’06
Major Richard Wallace, ’07
Ryan McLeod, ’04
Dr. Samantha DeLoache, ’03
Starlette Jean, ’05
Dr. Tiffany Brown, ’03
Dr. Walter Lee, ’12
Yevedzo Chitiga, ’06
Shadia Combs, Esq., ’14
Teron Singley, ’05
Travis Wilson, ’06
Waverly Gordon, ’04
Dr. Shalonda Oliver, ’05
Terrance Orr, ’12
Trimease King Carter, ’07
Xavier Roach, ’14
Awards Ceremony
2023 Outstanding Leaders Under 40 Awards
Friday, October 27, 2023
VIP 6:00 PM | Ceremony 7:00 PM
Sulit Luxe Affairs Event Venue | 1005 Broughton St., Orangeburg, SC
Gold Sponsors
Silver and Bronze Sponsors
- Col. (Ret.) Charles Singley Jr./Delorise Childs
Outstanding Leaders Under 40
Celebrate Claflin's Rising Leaders.
Learn about the award criteria and join us at the 40 Under 40 Gala.