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Meet Your New '24-'25 CEED Fellows!

September 23, 2024

This year's CEED Fellowship program is all about learning and doing. And what better way to apply what you've learned then by working for a startup? CEED is a very young Center that is, for all strengths and purposes, a startup! So this year we've recruited students who are committed to the Center's mission as much as they are to growing and developing their own entrepreneurial skills to help us create a place that brings value to our community of students, educators, and local community members. The application process was not easy. We were truly impressed by the high caliber of applications we received this year, which made the process challenging due to the talent, passion, and potential each applicant demonstrated. But after much deliberation, we finally chose the 11 students to represent CEED's Fellowship Program this year. Check out your new CEED Fellows below and keep reading for a chance to learn how you can help build CEED too!

eyma anwar

Chief of Staff and VP of Project Management

Eyma is a Senior Business Administration student with a concentration in Marketing. Eyma was an inaugural CEED Fellow and has seen it grow since its infancy. A natural administrative, Eyma is passionate about creating spaces for students to successfully grow and learn in their entrepreneurial endeavors. As the Chief of Staff and VP of Project Management, Eyma will work closely with the Executive Director to coordinate, manage, and execute the Center's strategic initiatives at the student level. She will also oversee various projects within CEED at the executive level position.

Chanice dominique

VP of Program Management and Co-VP of Promotions & Outreach

Chanice is an MBA/JD Candidate at NCCU with her sites set on becoming a prominent litigation and property attorney, emphasizing real estate law. Chanice desires to own her own legal practice someday. As the VP of Program Management and Promotions and Outreach, she intends to apply her undergraduate, grad and work experience toward developing exceptional entrepreneurship programs and promoting student engagement.

allaya davis

VP of Marketing

Allaya is a Senior pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences. She desires to merge her expertise in pharmacy with entrepreneurship to provide people with more holistic alternatives to health and wellness. Allaya is the Founder of Crystic Jewels, an indie jewelry brand created to elevate energy and encourage self-discovery. As the VP of Marketing Allaya will lead the marketing efforts to build CEED's brand awareness and drive initiatives.

Keon davis

Co-VP of Business Analytics and Research

Keon is a Junior pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. He's also the Founder of KD's Pressure Washing Service, LLC, a top-tier cleaning service specializing in restoring the exterior surfaces of residential and commercial spaces. Upon graduation, Keon desires to work with a top accounting firm while continuing to scale his business to a multi-million dollar enterprise. As the Co-VP of Business Analytics and Research, Keon will lead the data-driven efforts to support CEED's strategic initiatives and tell the "CEED story".

selena garcia

VP of Operations

Selena is a Senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education and a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. She is passionate about advocating for health equity and addressing disparities in marginalized communities. Post graduation she desire to leverage her entrepreneurial skills to create innovative programs and products aimed at making a generational impact in health education. As the VP of Operations, Selena is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective daily operations of CEED.

jahmir hamilton

Student Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Jahmir is a Senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. In 2022 Jahmir founded IX Studio, a video game development studio centered around immersive and safe gaming experiences. IX Studio has seen early success and Jahmir loves to share his knowledge and skill with other students pursuing their own entrepreneurial endeavors. Post-graduation Jahmir plans to continue scaling IX Studio. As the Entrepreneur-in-Residence Jahmir will serve as a key resource for CEED and its stakeholders, providing insight and mentorship on entrepreneurship, software and gaming development, and startup success.

diawoda kamara

Co-VP of Finance

Diawoda is a Junior pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Analytics. He endeavors to secure a position as an investment banker post-graduation and will transition into Private Equity. As Co-VP of Finance, Diawoda is responsible for managing and overseeing CEED's financial planning and budgeting.

kelvin mccaffity

Co-VP of Finance

Kelvin is a Senior pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Kelvin has served in CEED since its inception and is dedicated to the learning journey of entrepreneurship. Kelvin has interned as a Finance Analyst at Wells Fargo and an Accounting Intern at RSM. Upon graduation he intends to leverage his skills as an investment banker or wealth manager and eventually parlay into venture capital. As Co-VP of Finance Kelvin is responsible for managing and overseeing CEED's financial planning and budgeting.

reginald "RJ" priddy

Co-VP of Promotion and Outreach

RJ is a Sophmore pursing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. RJ is the Founder of Anomalous Customs Rug Making Company which he established in 2023. Anomalous specializes in rug tufting crafting and education. Upon graduation, RJ aspires to grow ACRMC and teach people the joys of rug tufting. As Co-VP of Promotion and Outreach RJ will focus on building CEED's presence on and off campus.

brayden smith

Co-VP of Business Analytics and Research

Brayden is a Sophomore Business Administration major with a concentration in Financial Analytics. Brayden wears many hats across campus including serving as a Thurgood Marshall College Fund Yard Ambassador and a Career Eagle Officer with the Career and Professional Development Center. Brayden has a passion for promoting financial literacy and post-graduation intends to drive innovation and education in finance. As the Co-VP of Business Analytics and Research, Brayden will co-lead the data-driven efforts to support CEED's strategic initiatives and tell the "CEED story".

rayne williams

Co-VP of Promotion and Outreach

Rayne is a Sophmore pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. Rayne has a passion for fashion and desires to start her own clothing line, eventually expanding into fashion journalism crossing cultures, themes, and generations with her work. Pre-grad Rayne intends to study abroad in London and secure an internship internationally. As Co-VP of Promotion and Outreach Rayne will focus on building CEED's presence on and off campus.

Interested in helping us build ceed?!

Join a CEED Committee! Each of the roles listed above will have teams to help them execute on their strategic vision and we need your help! We're looking for students who want to add experience to their resume in a fun, welcoming, and professionally stretching environment. Your contribution will result in transferable skills and make a lasting impact on shaping the Center for Entrepreneurship long after you've graduated. 

Click HERE to learn more and apply!

Deadline to apply is Friday, September 27th. Committee members will be chosen by early next week so please apply today!

E-Summer Camp

July 30, 2024

The verdict is out. CEED's E-Summer Camp is a certifiable hit! Check out our photo recap below!