Introducing the Leadership Triangle 2023 Emerging Leaders Goodmon Fellows
“I applied to the Leadership Triangle Emerging Leaders Program because although I am an aspiring physical therapist, I wanted to stretch myself and do something to improve my transferable skills, I want to be an entrepreneur one day (have my own practice) and didn’t have any prior experience in the office/sports business setting until now. In owning my own practice, it’s important to know how to communicate with people as well as plan corporate events and through working with Human Resources and Special Events/Operations, I have definitely been stretched (in a good way). I also saw that we would have a coach and other great benefits that I’ve never witnessed a corporate company internship have to willingly offer and tell you about before you get accepted.” — Lauryn Goins, 2023 Emerging Leaders Goodmon Fellow
The Emerging Leaders Program, powered by Capitol Broadcasting Company and Leadership Triangle, is designed to recognize, support and develop the immense up and coming talent at Triangle-based HBCU’s. This Fall, 11 students from North Carolina Central University, Shaw University, and St. Augustine’s University were selected for the program. Each student engages in an internship with Capitol Broadcasting Company, leadership development workshops with Leadership Triangle, and 1:1 coaching with Triangle-based leaders and mentors. In total, it’s a 400 hour commitment for each student. Please help us CELEBRATE our 2023 Emerging Leaders!
Devin Nixon is a junior at Saint Augustine’s University, majoring in Computer Information Systems. He is originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina and aspires to be a cybersecurity specialist. Devin serves as the 2023–2024 male representative for the junior class and is a proud member of alpha phi alpha fraternity incorporated. Devin will be interning at Medtronic in the Summer of 2024.
Jalaina Harry Smith is a recent North Carolina Central College Graduate interested in working in the sports media field.
Jessella Gaymon is a senior majoring in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations attending North Carolina Central University. I have the honor of serving in multiple student leader positions including, Marketing and Promotions Chair for Student Activites Board, Senior Class President, and a Fall 23 initiate of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. I have recently discovered my passion in photography, videography, graphic designs, and much more. During the Fall semester I had the privilege working at American Underground as a Marketing Intern. I developed marketing strategies while presenting the idea to create a TikTok for the company to promote work spaces while having fun.
Kenya Dupree is a Fall ’23 graduate of the illustrious North Carolina Central University. Since 2021, Dupree has been working on ways to develop her skills in her major which is Mass Communication. Over the past few months, she was able to intern with WRAL News with the Emerging Leaders Cohort. Working at WRAL not only taught her how to edit and produce content but it helped develop her writing skills. After graduating, she plans to return to her home in New York and continue to better her skills as a creator and writer.
Kimberly Williams is currently a senior at North Carolina Central University majoring in Public Relations. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Emerging Leadership Program. I continue to strive to use what I learned in my day to day life.
Lauryn Goins is a culturally enlightened student that is determined to defeat her weaknesses and mold them into newfound strengths. I am currently a senior at North Carolina Central University pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. After graduation in 2024, I desire to enroll in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Winston Salem State University and become a licensed, traveling, Physical Therapist.
Nakya Carter is a Graduating Senior, with a double major in Mass Communication and Business Management. I love to write and create quality content and I’m a lover of good speeches and innovative ideas.
Shappelle Marshall is a graduate of Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, NC where I earned my B.A. degree in Communications with a Digital Journalism specialization. My experience mainly consists of content creation, both in writing articles and creating digital content, as well as technical support coordination for events. I am a native of Nassau, Bahamas where I was born and raised.
Tillia Leary is a double major in Accounting and Business Administration at Saint Augustine’s University. I hail all the way the greatest gem of the caribbean: Eleuthera, The Bahamas where the sun is crisp, the sand is golden, and the waters are crystal clear. I am multifaceted scholar, and currently serve as The Miss School of Business, Management and Technology, a proud student leader within the National Association of Black Accountants( NABA), the treasurer of SAU’s Charter of the NAACP, a daughter of Saint Augustine’s University, the Vice President of The International Student Organization and a member in the University’s marching band.
