WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
COLLECTION OF ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
CLASS OF 2023
STATS
Class Total: 47
HIGHLIGHTS
KiaraAlexander Sheearnedthe CentennialScholars Programscholarship, whichwillcoverthe fullcostofher attendance Sheis studyingkinesiology
SCHOOLS ATTENDING
Christopher Newport University
Clark Atlanta University
Hampton University
James Madison University
Mary Baldwin University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
The Apprentice School
Tidewater Tech
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
computer science She earned both the Presidential Scholarship and the Computing Scholarship
b g withTrinityPatterson, AAD‘23Sheearned ascholarshipfrom JamesGarrett,class of2014inhonorof hismother Military 6% Workforce 9%
He is working to complete his Commercial Driver’s License
“The support I have received from An Achievable Dream has prepared me to go to college with confidence.” -Amaya Chapman
MILTARY United States Air Force Cosmetology Commercial Driving License
TRADES
Bryan Jones DasiaSerretteSheearnedthe VirginiaCollege AffordabilityNetwork Scholarshipandis studyingperforming arts College 83% Trade 2%
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
CLASS OF 2022
Class Total: 49 STATS
HIGHLIGHTS
SCHOOLS ATTENDING
Christopher Newport University
East Coast Polytechnic Institute
Elizabeth City State University
Emory & Henry College
George Mason University
Howard University
Montgomery Community College
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Richard Bland College
The Apprentice School
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
MILTARY United States
Air Force
TRADES
Cosmetology
Insulator
Sheet Metal
Welding
Sheisthepresidentof theBakingCluband partofthePresident's LeadershipProgramat CNUSheisstudying businessandisa memberofCohort2of CommunityCaptains
Sh cosmetologyprogram withRudyandKelly thispastJuly.Sheis currentlyworkingat SalonSevenandwill completethestate boardexamthisweek
Heiscurrentlyasheet metalworkerat NewportNews Shipbuilding.He regularlyvolunteersat AnAchievableDream andrecentlyspoke withtheclassof2023
Sheisonafull scholarshipstudying musicaltheaterand hasparticipatedin twoproductionsthis year:Songsfora NewWorldandSign oftheTimes
She is on the inaugural women ’ s basketball team They are the South Atlantic District Champions and competed in the NJCAA DII National Championship
NygeriaDriver YazmineHolmesCollege 86% Trade 4% Military 2% Workforce 8%
Chamara Martin
Sha n
HarrisGraham
“Over the years it has become increasingly apparent how important community is. I am so blessed to be a part of An Achievable Dream’s community.” -Jasmine Morris
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
CLASS OF 2021
Class Total: 48 STATS
HIGHLIGHTS
SCHOOLS ATTENDING
Bryant & Stratton
Centura College
Christopher Newport University
Liberty University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Tidewater Community College
University of Virginia Virginia State University
MILTARY
United States Air Force
United States Army
Virginia National Guard
TRADES
Barber Electrical
HVAC Pilot
Wax Technician
Sheismajoringin cellular,molecular andphysiological biologyandisa memberofthe President’s LeadershipProgram
Heistakinghissecond electriciancourseat VirginiaPeninsula CommunityCollege
Heislookingforward toworkingasan electricianinthenear future
Heisakinesiology majorwithplansto attendphysical therapyschoolafter graduationHeisa memberofthe kinesiologycluband BlackStudentAlliance
Heisanelectrical engineeringmajorand alsointheAirForce Reserves Heis pursuinghispilot’s licensetobecomea pilotandofficerinthe AirForce
He is a strategic communications and marketing and communications intern at the Virginia Children’s Chorus He also serves as a volunteer leader.
LailaBowens ChristopherFloresCollege 84% Trade 10% Military 6%
TyKinney
RickeyTaylor
Parish Thompson
“I have been able to achieve my dreams in a positive and enriching way. ”
-Krystal Langhorne
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
CLASS OF 2020
Class Total: 42 STATS
HIGHLIGHTS
SCHOOLS ATTENDING
Bowie State University
George Mason University
James Madison University
Old Dominion University
Riverside College of Health Careers
Richard Bland College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
Virginia Wesleyan University
MILTARY
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Navy
TRADES
Emergency Medical Technician
Merchant Marine Welding
JeremiahLamberty
She joined the AAD team last year as the Development and Database Manager. As an alumna, she brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective
She plays on the women ’ s basketball team This past season, they won the Sun Belt Championship and competed in the first round of the Women’s NCAA Basketball Championship
Sheisasenior medicallaboratory sciencestudent. Earlierthisyear,she traveledtoGermany aspartofastudy abroadprogram
Heisacriminology majorHestudied abroadinSwitzerland andRwandaWhilein Rwanda,hetaught basicEnglishand computerskillsin partnershipwitha localnonprofit
He is a graphic design major He has created a streetwear clothing line and was featured at ODU’s first-ever Black Excellence Gala this past February
College 77% Trade 7% Military 14% Workforce 2%
Ashley Aguilar
Annalicia Goodman
JoycieHagan
Jayvon Ricks
“I am someone special, and I know I am going to be someone great one day because I attended An Achievable Dream.” -Keziah Scott
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
CLASS OF 2019
Class Total: 53 STATS HIGHLIGHTS
Shegraduatedfrom VirginiaTechwitha bachelor'sdegreein politicalscienceanda concentrationinnational security.Sheservedin leadershiproleswiththe NAACP,Virginia21,and UndergraduateStudent Senate.
Shegraduatedfrom NorfolkStateUniversity withabachelor’s degreeinbusiness marketing.Sheserved asamentorto incomingAAD freshmenatNSUandis currentlyresearching MBAprograms
SCHOOLS ATTENDING
Christopher Newport University
Clark Atlanta University
Hampton University
James Madison University
Mary Baldwin University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
The Apprentice School
Tidewater Tech
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
MILTARY
United States Air Force
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
TRADES
Certified Nursing Assistant Pharmacy Technician
Veterinary Technician
Shegraduatedfrom ECPIwithanassociate's degreeinradiologic technologyandlater fromRiversideCollege ofHealthCareers cardiovascular technologyprogram Sheisnowemployed withRiversideasan echocardiographer.
He graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. He is currently taking a real estate course
She graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Science & Social Inquiry She is pursuing her Master's in Communication at VT and completing a graduate assistantship.
College 94% Trade 2% Military 2% Workforce 2%
Jahkaii Gray
Ly’AnniAlston
TamaraAllen
CarAsiaGraham
Tasia Travis
“An Achievable Dream taught me to remain motivated, dedicated, and educated” -Destiny Goldsmith
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
CLASS OF 2018
STATS
SCHOOLS ATTENDING
American Musical and Dramatic Academy
East Coast Polytechnic Institute
James Madison University
Norfolk State University
MILTARY
College 84%
Military 16%
Class Total: 37 HIGHLIGHTS
ShegraduatedfromJMU inDecember2022witha bachelor’sdegreein ElementaryEducation This summer,shestartedher graduatecoursesatJMU Upongraduation,she hopestoreturnto HamptonRoadsandAn AchievableDreamto teachattheAcademy
She graduated from ODU with a degree in chemistry While in school, she had several internships, including one with Newport News Shipbuilding She is published as an author on a research article titled “Trigger Bond Analysis of Azo-based Energetic Materials ”
He is a member of the Marine Corps Reserves He works locally in Hampton Roads and welcomed a baby girl in 2021
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Tidewater Community College
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech
Walden University
United States Air Force
United States Marine Corps
She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2022 with a degree in business marketing After graduating, she joined Walmart as an emerging coach in their College2Career program.
Shegraduatedwitha packagingsystemsand designdegreefromVT Shewasinvolvedin researchlabs,conducting industry-fundedprojects andtestingmaterialsin NorthAmerica'sonlyIKEA corrugatevalidationlab Shewillsoonstarther PhDprogramatMichigan StateUniversity,studying medicalpackaging
Daja Goodrich TakiraFitzgerald AlondaJohnson Brandon Jones Jada Lewis“An Achievable Dream gave me the confidence to step into the real world.”
-Jalen Jordan
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
STATS CLASS OF 2017
Class Total: 64
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Chesapeake College
Howard University
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Morehouse College
Norfolk State University
North Carolina Central University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Salem College
Virginia Commonwealth University
Chesapeake College
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia Tech
Virginia Union University
ShegraduatedfromODU in2021withadegreein humanservices Right aftergraduation,she startedworkingatalocal non-profit,ForKids She andherhusband
welcomedababyin2023
Shewasthekeynote speakeratAnAchievable Dream’s2023ANightto Dreamgala
She graduated from Salem College in May of 2021 with a degree in biochemistry and a psychology minor. She is currently in medical school at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, expected to graduate in 2026
Hegraduatedfrom MorehouseCollegeinMay of2021Hewasinvolved oncampus,supportingthe AtlantaFoodBankGarden, amemberoftheGlee Club,andMorehouse CollegeKingChapelAfter graduating,hecreatedhis ownfashioncompany SoutherStylezConsulting Company
-Jaqueen
He graduated from VT in 2021 with a degree in residential environments and design He currently works as a kitchen design consultant at Cabinets to Go This year, he visited our students in Virginia Beach to talk about his time at An Achievable Dream and share advice He is considering going to graduate school
MILITARY TRADES
United States Army
Automotive Technology
Cosmetology
Dental Assisting
Shegraduatedfrom HowardUniversitywith aBachelor'sinHuman DevelopmentSheis nowinthethirdyearof herPhDprogramat HowardUniversity, studyingschool psychology
JordenBrown Takarai Ford Tajauna Batchelor TerrellCarroll ShealtielWeakesHIGHLIGHTS
“An Achievable Dream is a family bond that lasts forever!”
Gordon
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 54
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Centura College
Fayetteville Technical College
Liberty University
Marymount University
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Richard Bland College
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
STATS CLASS OF 2016 HIGHLIGHTS
HejoinedtheUnited StatesAirForceafter graduatinghighschool Hecurrentlyworksasa militaryworkingdog handlerHecreditsseeing thesoldiersduringthe morningprogramatthe Academyasinspiringhim toservehiscountry
ShegraduatedfromUVA withadegreein African/AfricanAmerican Studiesandparticipated inastudyabroad programinGhanaAfter graduating,sheworked asacollegeadvisorin NorthernVirginiaShe nowworksforCentura CollegeasanAdmissions Advisor
VirginiaStateUniversity withadegreein chemistrySheiscurrently workingasaquality analystforscientific experimentsSheis consideringapplyingto graduateprogramsfor eitherchemistry, pharmacy,or cyberpsychology
LashondraWalker Shegraduatedfrom VirginiaTechandis currentlyanetwork optimizationanalystfor SmithfieldFoods.She consistentlygivesbackto AnAchievableDream, includingparticipatingin NationalManufacturing Daywithouralumniand seniorsandtheWhatIt Takesprogramatthe Middle&HighSchool.
United States Air Force
United States Navy
MILITARY TRADES
Dental Assisting
Nail Technician
VirginiaStateUniversity withaCriminalJustice degreeinMay2020She justcompletedher master'satMarymount UniversityinMaySheis currentlyworkingasa leadresidentialspecialist forareentryprogramfor womeninNorthern Virginia
JaneenGraves TevinElam“The Dream gives you lasting wisdom no matter how large or small the lesson.” -Danielle Robinson
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 54
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Centura College
Fayetteville Technical College
Liberty University
Marymount University
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Richard Bland College
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
STATS CLASS OF 2015 HIGHLIGHTS
Sheoriginallyattended RichardBlandCollege
Shethenwentontoget herbachelor'sdegree fromOldDominion University ThispastMay, shecompletedhersocial workmaster'sprogramat VirginiaCommonwealth University.
ShegraduatedfromOld DominionUniversitywith adegreein communicationsShenow worksatNorthCarolina AgriculturalandTechnical StateUniversity,where sheservesasaresidence halldirectorwhile pursuinghermaster'sin education
Hecompletedfacilities maintenancetraining atVirginiaPeninsula CommunityCollegeHe worksforShred-Itfulltimewhilealso attendingVPCCto majorinbusiness administration.
MILITARY TRADES
United States Army Certified Nursing Assistant
Cosmetology
Facilities Maintenance
IsaiahLucas
Hegraduatedfromboth RichardBlandCollegeand OldDominionUniversity Heiscurrentlypursuing hisPhDatHoward UniversityHehasheld positionsinhigher educationatNSU,ODU, NCSU,andiscurrentlythe DirectorofHousingand ResidenceLifeatRichard BlandCollege
HarmonyWall Shegraduatedfrom VirginiaTechin2019 withadegreein appliedeconomicsShe currentlyworksasa seniorconsultantfor Seramount,a professionalservices firmdedicatedto advisingdiversity, equity,andinclusionin theworkplace
MatthewHartmann CamilleCopeland TiffanyFox“The humility and family experience associated with being a Dreamer has never left my mind.”
-Jonathan Holloway
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 54
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
East Coast Polytechnic Institute
George Mason University
Johnson & Wales
Mary Baldwin
Morehouse College
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
NasirCurry
Hegraduatedfrom VirginiaTechwitha humandevelopmentand familystudiesdegree He iscurrentlygettinghis Master’sdegreeinSocial WorkatRadford University Inadditionto attendingschoolfull-time, heworksasafamily servicespecialistfor MontgomeryCounty
He om MorehouseCollegewitha psychologydegreeand fromClarkAtlanta Universitywithamaster’s degreeinSocialWork.He currentlyservesasDirector ofResidenceLifeat
KentuckyStateUniversity
HealsooperatesJayCutz BarberingService,which usesbarberingasawayto offerpeercounselingto youngmen
Southern New Hampshire University
The Apprentice School
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
STATS CLASS OF 2014 HIGHLIGHTS
Radford University
Virginia Union University
LorenoJdkins
Shegraduatedfrom Johnson&Wales Universitywithadegreein culinaryartsAfter returningtoVirginia,she decidedtoenterthe medicalfieldSheisa psychiatrictechnicianfor RiversideBehavioral HealthShecompletedan EKGtechnicianprogram andhopestobecomea registerednurse.
HeattendedVirginia UnionUniversity,wherehe playedtennisHejoined AnAchievableDream Academyforthe 2022/2023schoolyearas theTennisCoordinatorHe hasworkedhardtorevive theTennisprogramafter Covidrestrictionslimited activityThisyear,hewill alsoserveasthemiddle schoolAthleticDirector
MILITARY TRADES
United States Air Force
Certified Nursing Assistant
Commercial Driving Cosmetology
Phlebotomy
Welding
Ari’LLyles
Shegraduatedfrom VirginiaStateUniversity andreturnedtoAn AchievableDreamasa substituteteacherfor NNPSShethenjoinedthe teamfull-timeasthe ActivitiesCoordinator Shehasworkedto expandmiddleschool sportsSheandher husbandwelcomeda babyin2021.
JamesGarrett
JuliaJegede
“Even after leaving the nest, there is still a continuous outpouring of support, encouragement, and love.”
-Thomas WrightClark Atlanta University Richard Bland College
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 35
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Centura College
Chowan University
Lesley University Norfolk State University
STATS CLASS OF 2013 HIGHLIGHTS
Old Dominion University
Richard Bland College
Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Union University
Sheearnedher bachelor'sdegreefrom OldDominionUniversity andherMBAfrom StrayerUniversity Aboutayearago,she acceptedapositionas ahumanresource associatefortheCityof Hampton
Shegraduatedfrom VirginiaUnion Universityin2019.She iscurrentlyservingas thelong-termSpanish substituteatAn AchievableDream Middle&HighSchool
Shereceivedher undergraduatedegree fromChowanUniversity andhermaster’sfrom SouthernNewHampshire UniversityAfterteaching thirdgrade,shechanged fieldsandnowworksasa financialliteracyeducator foradults
HegraduatedfromOld DominionUniversityand workedasasubstitute teacherforNNPSwhile startinghismaster's degreeHecurrently worksasasubstance abusegroupcounselor atIndianCreek CorrectionalCenter
MILITARY TRADES
United States Army United States Marine Corps
Medical Assisting
HeservedintheAir ForceasanAirTraffic Controller.Herecently movedtoCharlotte,North Carolina,andisgetting settledHeiscurrently workingandplansto returntoschoolsoon
KendallCrump
DestinyDavis
BrandonMarshall
TreyvonCopling
AngeliqueJackson
“An Achievable Dream helped me find my voice.” -Tacara RedfearnBryant & Stratton
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 39
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Centura College
James Madison University Liberty University
Norfolk State University
Shaw University
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia Tech
CLASS OF 2012 HIGHLIGHTS
LamontLivingston
Shegraduatedfrom HowardUniversityShe worksforNewportNews Shipbuilding,and recentlycompleted radiologicalcontrol trainingSheismarried andhastwosons.
ShejoinedtheUSArmy aftergraduatinghigh schoolAfterservingin themilitary,shejoined AnAchievableDream’s teamastheStudentand ProgramSuccess CoordinatorOverthe pastyear,shehas connectedwiththe studentsandbuiltstrong relationshipswiththem
Hegraduatedfrom VirginiaTechHeworks asapackingsystems anddesignengineer andownsaluxury candlebusiness,A MomentCandlesIn additiontoonline,his company ’scandlesare nowavailableatthe GoodlettsvilleVisitor’s CenterinTennessee
ShegraduatedfromOld DominionUniversityand thencontinuedto LibertyUniversity, earningaMaster’sin HumanServices.Last yearshewasalong-term substitutesocialstudies teacheratAnAchievable DreamMiddle&High SchoolSheisnowafully licensedteacher
MILITARY TRADES
United States Army
Cosmetology Radiology Control
Shegraduatedfrom JamesMadisonUniversity inAugustwitha Bachelor’sdegreein SociologySheisworking onbecominga RegisteredBehavior TechnicianShewantsto workwithchildrenonce shereceivesherRBT license
La’BreaBryant ShaniquaDiggs ChristineSilver CeiraMcGillSTATS
“All I ever wanted to be was successful, and they told me I could.”
-HyQuan ConnerBryant & Stratton Old Dominion University
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 43
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
MILITARY
Chowan University
Elizabeth City State University
George Mason University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
CLASS OF 2011 HIGHLIGHTS
Radford University
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
TRADES
Cosmetology
Merchant Marine Welding
Shegraduatedfrom ElizabethCityState University,whereshe studiedinterdisciplinary studiesSheisworkingon hermaster'sinteacher leadershipatStrayer University.Sherecently acceptedateaching positionwithNewport NewsPublicSchools
Shegraduatedfrom RadfordUniversityand receivedherbachelor’s degreein interdisciplinarystudies, communication,and management Shehas beenlivingandworking inNorthernVirginiafor severalyearsand currentlyworksasastaff accountantforareal estatecompany
Shegraduatedwitha sociologyandmedia studiesdegreefromthe UniversityofVirginia.Sheis currentlyinamaster’s programatVirginiaTech, studyingagriculture leadershipandcommunity engagement.Herresearch topicis“NarrativesofBlack seedkeepersinthemidAtlanticasawayto reimagethefoodsystem”
Upongraduation,he completedMerchant Marinetrainingandhas beenworkingever since.HeandBenJeter, anotherAADalumniin hisclass,purchaseda truckandhavesince openedtheirown truckingbusiness, NewportNewsRoad RunnerLLC
“From the moment I joined the program until graduation, I have been set up for success and always supported. I will forever cherish An Achievable Dream, and all the program has done for me.
Shegraduatedfrom VirginiaTechand receivedhermaster'sof publicadministration fromOldDominion UniversitylastyearShe currentlyworksasa researchanalystin Maryland
JaketaLinzy JusticeMadden MyiaJarman RickkiDozier JoshThompsonSTATS
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-Amma DewberryUnited States Army NEWPORT NEWS ROADRUNNER LLC
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
CLASS OF 2010
Class Total: 47
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
American Military University
Emmanuel College
Hampton University
Liberty University
North Carolina Central University
HIGHLIGHTS
Old Dominion University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University
Winston Salem State University
Shegraduatedfrom VirginiaStateUniversity.
Shecurrentlyteaches preschoolandrunsher ownartbusiness, BerryArtsySheis happilymarriedwithtwo youngsonsanddreams ofsomedayopeningher owninteractiveart museum
currentlyworksfor Labcorp,whereshe travelsbetweenpatient centersandmedical officesintheRaleigh area,ensuringproper prepandpackingof specimensfortesting
Hegraduatedwitha bachelor’sfromWinstonSalemStateUniversity andthenattendedthe FloridaInstituteof TechnologyforhisMPA In2021hereceivedhis master'sofeducationin counselingHecurrently worksasabehavioral healthcoachand wellnessadvocate.
Hegraduatedfrom VirginiaUnionUniversity withadegreein computerinformation systemsHehasbeen withSentaraHealthcare forthreeyearsand currentlyworksasa seniorbusinessanalyst
Heisafathertothree youngchildren
United States Army
United States Navy
MILITARY TRADES
Certified Nursing Assisting Cosmetology
Phlebotomy
Hecurrentlyservesin theUnitedStates ArmyinColoradoHe earnedabachelor's andmaster'sdegreein intelligencestudies fromAmericanMilitary UniversityHehastwo sonsandenjoys traveling
ChristopherJeter TerranceMalone JeffNewsome KatrinaJoeBerryp
STATS
“At Achievable Dream, I’ve never had a problem speaking my truth and being my best.” -Kenneca Crump
STATS CLASS OF 2009 AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 47
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Chowan University
Concordia College
Elizabeth City State University
Hampton University
Howard University
Liberty University
HIGHLIGHTS
Meharry Medical College
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
St Leo University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
AsiaLane
Shereceivedabachelor’s degreefromODU,a master’sinexecutive leadershipfromLiberty Universityandcompleted herPh.D.in2020.She previouslyworkedfor AADandHampton
UniversityShenowworks forLangleyFederalCredit
Unionininstructional design
Heearnedhismaster’sin clinicalcounselingfrom VCU Hecurrentlyworks foranonprofitthat advocatesforcriminal justicereformand supportsadultsasthey reentersocietyand childrenwhoare separatedfromtheir parents Heisalsovery activeinthecommunity withhisfraternity
Shegraduatedfrom HowardUniversityin2013 beforecontinuingto MeharryMedicalCollege forhermaster’sinhealth scienceandherdoctorof dentalsurgerydegree Shedidherresidencyat JohnsHopkinsHospital andnowworksin Washington,DCasan associatedentist
Shegraduatedfrom NorfolkStateUniversity in2020Whileinschool, shecompletedan internshipwithiHeart RadioSherecently movedtoDurham,North Carolina,whereshe worksasaRecordsand
EnrollmentSpecialistat theUniversityofNorth CarolinaChapelHill
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
MILITARY TRADES
Dental Assisting Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
HeservedintheUnited StatesNavyformany yearsafterhighschool HenowworksforCSX
Transportationasa freightconductor Heis happilymarriedwith twosmallchildren
BarbaraBanks WilliamSolomon Kami’LahBrown AlonzaBland“An Achievable Dream is the best thing that could ever happen to my community. “ -Carlisa Ransom
CLASS OF 2008 AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 44
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Hampton University
Johnson C. Smith University
Morehouse College
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
HIGHLIGHTS
St Augustine’s College
The Apprentice School
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
Hespentseveralyears
touringdifferent
countriesinAsiaasa
musicianHeisnow
backinNewportNews
workingasastudio
musicianandband leaderforel-live
ProductionsHehopes
totouragaininthe future
Hereceivedtwo bachelor'sdegreesfrom NorfolkStateUniversity andhisMBAfromStrayer
UniversityHeisa productionplannerand scheduleratHuntington IngallsIndustriesHegot marriedthissummerand hastwobeautiful daughters,ages3and 6months
Hereceivedhisbachelor offineartsdegreefrom HamptonUniversity.He currentlyteachesdrama atGildersleeveMiddle SchoolinNewportNews
Sherecentlyobtained hercommercialdriver's licenseSheisworking towardsaddinga hazmatcertificationto herlicensewhiledriving forHamptonRoads
TransitSheplansto movetoAtlantain
Marchof2024andopen herowntrucking company.
MILITARY TRADES
United States Navy
Certified Nursing Assisting
Commercial Driving License
Licensed Practical Nursing
Heg om MorehouseCollegeand currentlylivesinAtlanta, GeorgiaHeisthe operationsdirectorfor anAmazonwarehouse Heismarriedwithason andrecentlypurchased hisfirsthome
KendallJones TracyNewsome,Jr RonyeaKerns AshiaMcIntosh JariusHuffakerSTATS
“I am a part of something greater than myself. I am making a difference for generations to come. ”
-Adrianna Johnson
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
STATS CLASS OF 2007
Class Total: 33
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Hampton University
Johnson C. Smith University
Morehouse College
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
HIGHLIGHTS
The Apprentice School
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
bachelor’sandmaster’s degreesfromBowieState UniversityShewentonto workasananalystforthe FBIShenowlivesin
Floridawithherhusband anddaughterandhas createdapersonaltraining andnutritionbusinessand workswithprofessional footballplayersduring theiroffseason
Shereceivedher bachelor’sfromOld DominionUniversityand hermaster’sfromthe UniversityofMaryland Shecurrentlyworksfor Leidosandisworking towardsherPhDin businessatStThomas UniversityShealsoowns andoperatesherown event-planningbusiness
He attended The Apprentice School and worked in shipbuilding for several years He now owns and operates his own painting business, 20/20 Vision Painting His younger brothers also graduated from An Achievable Dream, Michael Jones, class of 2005, and Javon McNair, class of 2023
SheworkedforNewport NewsShipbuildingwhile shebuiltherhairbusiness onthesideHerbusiness becamesosuccessfulshe decidedtofocusonitfulltimeSheopenedherown salon,SalonSuites,in
2019Shealsoregularly givesbacktoAAD, offeringfreebraidingto ourstudentsasthey returntoschool
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
MILITARY TRADES
Certified Nursing Assisting Cosmetology
Licensed Practical Nursing Welding
Sheearnedherbachelor's degreefromHampton Universityandiscurrently inmedicalschoolat
EdwardViaCollegeof OsteopathicMedicineIn thefuture,shehopesto practiceasaninternal medicinephysicianin underservedcommunities SherecentlyvisitedAn AchievableDreamand spoketostudents
JasmineWilliams LakishaCarney KhaliaTaylorHart Curtis Jones DorisJones“I owe my knowledge and success to all the teachers and staff who believed in me. ” -Chelsea BrittSt Augustine’s College
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
CLASS OF 2006
Class Total: 34
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Blinn College
Bryant & Stratton College
Johnson C Smith University
Liberty University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Strayer University
University of Phoenix
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University
MILITARY
United States Air Force
United States Coast Guard
United States Army
United States Navy
TRADES
Welding
Hehasservedinthe UnitedStatesArmyfor overfifteenyears.He currentlylivesin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shegraduatedfrom NorfolkStateUniversity withabachelor'sin electronictechnology
Shecurrentlyworksfor HuntingtonIngalls Industriesasacalibration technician
He served in the United States Navy after high school After leaving, he moved to North Suffolk with his wife and five children In 2021, he opened his Allstate insurance agency, Calvin Malone Insurance Agency, LLC
Shegraduatedfrom VirginiaStateUniversity in2010andstudied businessadministration atStrayerUniversity.She hasbeentheGeneral ManagerforChamps
Sportsforseveralyears
Sheishappilymarried andlivinginGeorgia
Shegraduatedfrom NorfolkStateUniversity
Sheisaqualifiedmental healthprofessionaland worksasacommunitybasedcounselorShe hastwinboysinthe9th gradeatAnAchievable DreamMiddle&High School
SherrelleSardik
AmonEverett
HIGHLIGHTS
DesireeJackson
Calvin Malone
ShannikaSanders
STATS
“An Achievable Dream ensures that their students are equipped with the knowledge to excel.” -Travis Jones
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
STATS CLASS OF 2005
Class Total: 27
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Centura College
Hampton University North Carolina Central University
Old Dominion University
Saint Paul’s College
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
MILITARY TRADES
United States Army Nail Technology
Welding
Hetrainedasanondestructivetesting inspectorHeiscurrently alevelIIandisworking onbecomingalevelIIIHe worksforTrident MaritimeServicesasa weldinspector
SheworksatFerguson Enterprisesasan acquisitionanalystShe andherhusbandhave alsoopenedBigDog Trucking&Dispatchin Hampton,Virginia
Sheiscurrentlyworking towardshermaster’sin teaching,whichshewill completelaterthisyear Sheworksasaspecial educationteacherin NorthCarolinaandisa CaptainintheUnited StatesArmyReserve
HeattendedHampton UniversityHeisan officerwiththeNewport NewsPoliceDepartment, andthispastApril,he waspromotedto sergeant
Hereceivedhis associate’sdegreefrom VirginiaPeninsula CommunityCollegeand thenattendedHampton UniversityHenowworks forHuntingtonIngalls Industriesasaproduction plannerandscheduler
EricMeisel DevonNazareth AliciaBrownLopez BrandonBurrell CrystalFoxHIGHLIGHTS
“Achievable Dream is a strong foundation on which to build your education. Not everyone can say they are a Dreamer. It is a privilege. I am proud to say I will always be a Dreamer” -Whitney Stevens
STATS CLASS OF 2004 AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 37
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Capella University
East Coast Polytechnic Institute
Marymount University
North Carolina A&T State University
Old Dominion University
HIGHLIGHTS
United States Naval Academy
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
Wake Forest University
Shereceivedher bachelor'sdegreefrom VirginiaStateUniversity andhermaster’sfrom RegentUniversityin2019
Sincethen,shehas becomealicensed professionalcounselor
Sheopenedherown practicein2022, ChangingPerspective
Shereceivedher master’sdegreein2013 fromWakeForest UniversityShecurrently worksforTowneBankas anInternalAudit Supervisor
Hegraduatedfrom VirginiaStateUniversity andpreviouslyworked forHuntingtonIngalls.He recentlyacceptedanew positionwithVirginia StateUniversity’s DepartmentofAgriculture asadigitalcontentand webspecialistHeenjoys travelingwithhisfamily andrecentlytraveledto ColumbiaandPeru
United States Army
United States Navy
MILITARY TRADES
Commercial Driving
HVAC
Pharmacy Technician
She earned her bachelor s degree in health and physical education from Virginia State University
She has been a girl's tennis coach, recreation facilitator, and yoga instructor. She is currently a student support assistant at Ella Fitzgerald Middle School in Newport News
SheattendedNorth CarolinaAgriculturaland TechnicalStateUniversity forelectricalengineering Sheiscurrentlyworkingon herMBAandwillcomplete thatinDecemberSheisa principalqualityengineer withNorthropGrummanin MarylandSherecentlygot marriedandwelcomeda babygirl
ChavonBlowe Rashaunah McCants AndreHuggins ChassidyGaines KendraReynolds“An Achievable Dream was the difference between me becoming who I am versus who society expected me to be.”
-Rashida Stevens
CLASS OF 2003 AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total: 24
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
American University
Bowie State University
Catawba College
Elizabeth City State University
Mary Baldwin College
HIGHLIGHTS
Old Dominion University Regent University
The Apprentice School
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Shegraduatedfrom ElizabethCityState Universitywithabachelor's degreeinEnglishShe currentlyservesasthe DirectorofStudentAffairs forEquityNowInc, LegendsCharterSchool.
Shealsoownsand operatesagrowingevent planningbusiness,Timeless Events
Sherecentlyearnedher master’sinfinancial managementfrom LibertyUniversityShe worksforHuntington IngallsIndustriesasa qualityanalyst
She earned her bachelor’s from Strayer University She is currently working on her master's in finance at the Keller School of Management She works for NNPS as the supervisor of budget
MILITARY TRADES
United States Air Force United States Army
Barbering Plumbing
degree in parks and recreation He is a Qualified Mental Health
Professional for intensive in-home counseling He is also a father to one son who is currently attending An Achievable Dream!
Shereceivedher bachelor’sandmaster’s degreesfromVirginia Commonwealth UniversityShecurrently servesastheElections andRegistration SpecialistfortheVirginia DepartmentofElections
PortiaCameron Irene Lopez Norman MonroeC
ZakiaWilliams
TyechiaCooke
STATS
“An Achievable Dream gave us the blueprint to our future, it was up to us to see it through.” -Krystle Floyd
AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
STATS CLASS OF 2002
Class Total: 35
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Hampton University
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
Seton Hall University
HIGHLIGHTS
St Augustine’s College
University of Phoenix
University of Virginia at Wise
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
Hehasservedinthe UnitedStatesAirForce asasecurity officer/supervisorfor twentyyearsHe currentlylivesinFlorida withhiswifeandfour childrenHealsoownsa photographybusiness, KoealBraxton
Photography.
SheisaNorfolkState Universitygraduateand receivedherMasterof Divinitydegreefrom VirginiaUnionUniversity. Sheispartofthe pastoralteamather churchalongsideher husbandSheisareal estateagentandwasin thetop15%forsalesin 2022Sheisamotherto twochildren
He studied hospitality management at Virginia State University He currently owns his own insurance agency, The Mansell Financial Legacy Group with Universal Benefits. He is a father to two little girls
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Marine Coprs
MILITARY TRADES
Dental Assisting
He served in the United States Air Force for 15 years After leaving the service, he earned his bachelor's degree He is currently working on his master’s degree and started his final semester in September
Shegraduatedfrom VirginiaStateUniversity andworksasacontract specialistfortheUnited StatesArmyin Washington,DC
ShannonStanley KoealBraxton Mar’ketaKirts George Mason University Chad Mansell David Riddick“An Achievable Dream gave me a family away from my family...they gave me hope.” -Chinelo Johnson
CLASS OF 2001 AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM
Class Total:
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
College of William and Mary Law School
Indiana University
James Madison University
Lincoln Technical Institute
Mary Baldwin College
Ohio State University
HIGHLIGHTS
Old Dominion University
St Augustine’s College
University of Virginia
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Virginia State University
Virginia Tech
TRADES
HVAC
Hegraduatedfromthe UniversityofVirginiain 2005withabachelor'sin psychologyHecurrently servesastheWorship
DirectoratCalvaryChapel inNewportNews,Virginia
SheattendedMary BaldwinCollegeand earnedtwomaster's degreesSheisasenior projectmanagerforRTI
International,abiopharma organizationShehasthe goalofbecomingachief marketingofficeroneday
Shehasfourbeautiful childrenwithherhusband andresidesinNorth Carolina
HecompletedhisHVAC certificationatVirginia PeninsulaCommunity CollegeAfterworkingin thefield,heopenedhis ownHVACbusiness,7 CitiesAir,employingsix peopleHeisworkingon expandinghisbusinessto includenewconstruction homesHeliveswithhis wifeandthreechildrenin
Hampton
She attended Mary Baldwin University and The College of William & Mary Law School She worked in several positions, including Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in both Hampton and Norfolk Last year she accepted a position with Riverside Health System as their Associate General Counsel She published a children's book Oh Parker! in 2021
HeattendedVirginiaState Universityonatennis scholarshipAfter graduating,heopenedhis ownITandcybersecurity business,R3TekCyber SolutionsHeco-owns anotherbusiness,C&R CyberPros,andstarteda drygoodstransportation company,Mel&CrateHe livesinMarylandwithhis wifeandtwochildren
JamelRobinson Shukita Massey MichaelBanksJr. ChristieRobersDavis EricHeckstall17
STATS
“An Achievable Dream was instrumental in molding me into the son, father, husband, friend and great person I am today. They taught me that every goal, Dream, and aspiration is attainable!” -Stephon Hines