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| Photo by: Virgin Islands Consortium |
Congratulations to UVI alumni who were named “Top Millennials under
30” this month by Senator Kurt Vialet. Ten alumni were recognized at an event
held at the Company House Hotel in downtown Christiansted, St. Croix. The alumni honored have earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields ranging from biology,
communication, business, and education. Furthermore, many have gone on to
pursue careers in business, engineering, entrepreneurship, education, music,
and firefighting.
"I
believe that it is important for us to have a generation of individuals who
could aspire to be just like who you are," Sen. Vialet said in an article
by the VI Consortium. "Aspire to accomplish what you have accomplished; to
dream and know that it can be possible; to rid themselves of negativity and
know that accomplishment is possible for Virgin Islanders."
UVI Alumni Recognized as “Thirty Top Millennials Under 30” included:
UVI Alumni Recognized as “Thirty Top Millennials Under 30” included:
Charles
Goodings, Jr. - (‘17) is the owner of an online clothing store named “Apollo
Legion.” He is a 9th grade English teacher, and a DJ. Goodings earned a Bachelor of Arts in
Communication.
Raydiance
K. Cherubin - (‘14) is a 4th grade mathematics teacher at the
Alexander Henderson Elementary School on St. Croix. Cherubin earned a Bachelor
of Arts in Social Sciences.
Gemel
Joseph - (‘14) is a Biologist, Ph.D. student, and a teacher assistant. Joseph
earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
Cherise
M. Burton - (‘13) is an engineer at Ford Motor Company, a tech entrepreneur,
and a doctoral candidate at Texas Tech University. Burton earned a Bachelor of
Science in Mathematics.
Troy
Williams - (Special Alum) is an IT professional, a Villanova Cyber Security
Engineering graduate student, and a board member for the Special Olympics and
Caribbean Museum of the Arts USVI.
Wilson
Ferrance, Jr. - (‘14) is a deputy inspector and is currently the 2nd
certified and youngest peace officer with the Arson and Prevention Service in
the Virgin Islands Fire Service. Wilson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business
Management.
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| Erick Willie, left, and Kevin Dixon, right |
Kevin
Dixon - (‘14, ‘17) is a full-time doctoral student pursuing a Doctor of
Business Administration with a focus on leadership studies. Dixon was one out
of 72 individuals chosen by former President Barack Obama as a White House HistoricallyBlack Colleges and Universities (HBCU) All-Star student. He was also selected by the Congressional
Black Caucus Foundation as an emerging leader. Dixon earned an Associate of Arts
in Business Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration,
Marketing (‘14), and a Master of Arts in Business Administration (‘17).
Erick
Willie - (‘14, ‘17) is a Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
(PBIS) District Coach and adjunct Professor of Music. Willie has received
outstanding achievement awards in Music Education and educational leadership
and is an honoree of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Additionally, he is the first tubist to graduate from UVI. Willie earned a
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education (‘14) and a Master of Arts in Educational
Leadership (‘17).
Chris
Sealey - (‘17) is a process operator, radio and media personality, and the
first student to start a successful college radio show on the St. Thomas Campus
and the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. He also coordinated the first
Limetree Bay Olympics. Sealey earned an Associate of Applied Science in Process
Technology.
Kareem
Eugene - (‘15) is a high school teacher at the St. Croix Educational Complex.
Eugene earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
