keita stuckey todd Bronze Keita Stuckey Todd followed in the footsteps of her great grandparents Walter James Everett, Sr. and Beatrice Caroline Wade (1907), grandmother Bessie Everett Stuckey (1937) and father Everett Eugene Stuckey (1967). She is a 4th generation family member to attend Branch Normal/AM&N/the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Keita is proud to have continued the legacy. Graduating from UAPB in 1991 with a bachelor of science degree in computer science, Keita went on to obtain her master of business administration with an emphasis in computer resources and information management from Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri, in 1998. Keita’s professional career began as an associate computer programmer with Union Pacific Technologies (UPT). During her tenure with UPT, she held several positions the last of which was senior project engineer. Keita joined the May Department stores company which was later acquired by Macy’s, Inc., where she transitioned from programming into the business analyst role. From 2007 to the present Keita has worked at Cass Information Systems as an integral part of the Business Systems team in the transportation division.
Keita is a former Miss UAPB (1989-1990), past member of the board of directors for the National Alumni Association of UAPB (2004-2006), life member of the UAPB National Alumni Association and the current president of the Gateway Chapter of the UAPB National Alumni Association. She is a Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Member of Union Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend James Nicks Pastor. The reasons Keita supports UAPB are simple; the knowledge, guidance, encouragement, experiences, and lifelong friendships (to name a few) she gained while matriculating at UAPB are priceless. It is imperative that UAPB continues to be a viable institution for the future Golden Lions yet to discover their potential while traversing its hallowed halls. Her motto is: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Keita enjoys reading (the science fiction/fantasy genre in particular - anything nominated for a Hugo or Nebula award) and spending time with family and friends. Keita currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband David.
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