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Stephanie Wa l te r s ‘08, HU Media Icon Pushes To w a r d s Her Dreams with Resiliency Stephanie Walters, a Hampton University alumna, is a TV host, producer, and Director of Engagement and Communications. She attended Hampton University due to her family legacy and journalism program. Walters knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in the media or TV industry. She created her first entertainment news show Media Mixer, while at Hampton and later created her own TV show, Montage. Walters is currently the Director of Engagement and Communications at Yellow, a non-profit organization. She also runs her own company, Dream Pusher, which helps women reclaim and accomplish their dreams. Walters advises current students to take advantage of every opportunity, build genuine relationships, and pay attention to their mental health.
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STEPHANIE WALTERS | CLASS OF 2008
Stephanie Walters, a Hampton University Alumna, TV Host, Producer, and Director of Engagement and Communications for YELLOW, a non-profit created by Pharrell Williams, has set the stage for the ultimate performance, a lifetime of redefining black womanhood and success. Rooted in Hampton’s history before her time, Walters is a Hampton legacy spanning generations of family members who have tread the great waters of our institution. As a student, Walters honed in on her passions and pursued a major in Journalism at the Scripps Howard School of Journalism & Communications on campus. When we asked if she knew early on in her career that she wanted to pursue a career in the media and TV industry, the answer was
