THE MOVE

Etienne Thomas

Etienne Thomas came to Winston-Salem State University in 2019 after serving at Kentucky State University as the director of athletics. So far, under her leadership, the Rams have captured CIAA Championships in men’s basketball (2020), (2023) and outdoor track and field (2022). At KSU, she partnered with the coaches and staff in moving the department “Onward, Upward and Forward” in alignment with the university’s mission. She also worked at Howard University (2002-03) in Washington, D.C.; Saint Paul’s College (200102) in Lawrenceville, Virginia; and at North Carolina Central University (200102). Thomas is a member of the Junior League of Winston-Salem, a member of the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina community leadership council, 2021 Leadership Winston-Salem Alum serving on the Opening Retreat Committee, a member of the WSSU Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet and a proud lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. A native of Waterloo, Iowa, and raised in Hempstead, New York, Thomas is a 1996 graduate of North Carolina Central University majored in political science. She has completed coursework for a J.D. degree from The University of Iowa College of Law. Thomas, is married to Byron Thomas.

Samantha Pfaff

Samantha Pfaff, lead designer and decorator at Detail and Design Event Company was born and raised in Davie County. She married her high school sweetheart and brought a beautiful baby girl into the world in 2016. Although she is a small-town native, she is very well versed in the world of decorating and designing. Beginning at a young age, she realized she had a creative mind that would take her places and knew that God designed her to help others celebrate life! Her spirit and passion have continued to blossom throughout her formal education from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and Merchandising. Following with her industry work as a design consultant at Furnitureland South and Meg Brown Home Furnishings, she naturally adapted quickly to the design world creating visual creatives, floor plans, sketches, schematics, as well as execution of those concepts. Samantha loves connecting with people; bringing their story and vision to life! “I truly honor the understanding of the person first so that they can be authentically captured in the vision. Infusing facets of their personality and elements of their stories is just another way to celebrate this beautiful life we have!” submit yourself or someone you know to be featured!

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