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2021 FUNDERS/SPONSORS
The Urban Education Collaborative
UNC Charlotte Chancellor Diversity Fund
Women + Girls Research Alliance
Civitas Education Management, LLC.
2021 PLANNING TEAM
Jimmeka Anderson
Keema Mingo
Korinne Meier
Jasmine McNeil
Sierra Davis
Angelia McIlwain
Lawanda Williams
Francene Marie
Jacki-Lynn Banks
Navonda Fetterson
Kim Roseboro
Angelia F. Byrd
Shimira Williams
Imani Gill
Dr. Michelle Meggs
Kenesma John
Deneen Dixon-Payne
Dr. Annette Teasdell
Lanre Oriowo
Erin Lewis
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2021 PRODUCTION TEAMS

Sanaa Wilkins
Teen Director

Farida Yada
Talent Coach/Mentor

Lauren McGarrett
Editor

Jessica Johnson
Teen Director

Dr. Angela Browder
Talent Coach/Mentor

Courtney Thomas
Editor

Madison Washington
Teen Director

Cearra Harris
Talent Coach/Mentor

Jasmine McNeil
Editor

Kristen Jackson
Teen Director

Lanre Oriowo
Talent Coach/Mentor

Aliyah Bryant
Editor

Tahirah Korff
Teen Director

Vanita Beavers
Talent Coach/Mentor

Jamie Oliver
Editor

Briyana Wright
Teen Director

Felicia Pope
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Raven Hooper
Editor

Yona Parsons
Teen Director

Deneen Dixon-Payne
Talent Coach/Mentor

Jessica Lewis
Editor

Ale'ja Wright
Teen Director

Tia Dolet
Talent Coach/Mentor

Faith Lizarda
Editor

Alexis Cooper
Teen Director

Erin Lewis
Talent Coach/Mentor

Emily Kuester
Editor

Nia Best
Teen Director

Sierra Davis
Talent Coach/Mentor

Essynce Victoria
Editor