Savannah State University's 40 Under 40

Honoring the Next Generation of Leaders: Defining Excellence in Today’s World

Savannah State University proudly celebrates its inaugural 40 Under Forty Awards, honoring outstanding young alumni who exemplify excellence in their careers, leadership, and service. These trailblazers have not only achieved remarkable success in their professions but have also made meaningful contributions to their communities, embodying the spirit and mission of SSU. Join us in recognizing these extraordinary individuals who are shaping the future while carrying forward the legacy of our beloved university.

Lia Alexander

U.S. Army Officer / Public Affairs Professional / Human Resource Leader U.S. Army

Tyler Block, Esq.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance Wake Forest University

Christopher Boggs, Jr.

Data Cloud Management, Cybersecurity & Communications Specialist

Anitra Bosley

PBI Coordinator and Project Coordinator Augusta Technical College

Teri Bright

Crime Analyst and Policy Analyst City of Detroit

Kailynn N. Brown, Esq.

Captain, JAG Corps United States Air Force

Ebonee Browning

Multimedia Host, Emcee, Motivational Speaker and Owner Kre8tive Voice Entertainment

Chauntilena Butler

Founder and Director Ivy League Academy

Shanavia Carter

Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation

Braxton Chadwick

Director of Football Operations Charleston Southern University

Me’Kia Davis

Accounting Manager Housing Authority of Savannah

Deshawn Edwards

Senior Information Systems Security Manager / Founder Genfinity Cyber Academy and My Cyber Academia

Amber Grigley

Communications Professional / Adjunct Professor University of Indianapolis

William Hall

Manager of Community Account Representatives / Chief Operating Officer Comcast / Suited for Success

Justin Hankins

Corporate Accounts Executive Boston Scientific

Alysha Pruitt Harvey

Chief Tax Strategist and Managing Partner Distinct Tax Consulting Group / The Tax AdvizHER

Ryan Hatchett

Community Outreach Education Manager Fetter Healthcare Network

Dolphurs Hayes

Cardiology Fellow Emory

Terrance Jones

Finance and Risk Management Leader

Safiyyah Mack

Program Chair, Criminal Justice Technology Department Atlanta Technical College

Shaina McCluskey

District Partnership Specialist IXL Learning

Kareem McMichael

Online Content Manager / Founder Savannah State University / Karmac Productions

K’Rissa Moore

Public Service Professional

Marcus Moore

Founder and Managing Director Moore Legacy Financial Group

James Ofori

Assistant Director of Assessment and Learner Engagement / Founder and CEO Morehouse School of Medicine / J. Ofori Experience

Khrystyn Owens

Senior Accounting Manager Gulfstream Aerospace

Jasmine Pendergraph

Project Director, TRIO Student Support Services for Students with Disabilities Georgia Southern University

Brandie Z. Rajbhandari

Director of Development Leading Educators

Yakub Sanders

Instructor of Mass Communications Albany State University

Ali Simmons

Co-Founder The Simmons Agency

Louis Smith

General Manager of Data & Business Systems Delta Professional Services

Michael Smith

Healthcare Sales Professional Thermo Fisher Scientific

Paul E. Smith

Senior Pastor / President / Board of Education Representative Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church / Savannah NAACP / Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education

Nakia Stephens

Screenwriter and Independent Filmmaker / Founder Damn Write Originals

Ebony Jones Stuckey

Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Mental Health Provider / Therapist Atlanta VA Medical Center / Teladoc Health

Kandyce Trim

Media and Entertainment Professional

Ashley Washington

Executive Producer and Showrunner The Zeus Network

Nicole Whitfield

Federal Leader IRS

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