Vocation:
Science
Chapter:
Beta Alpha (Under Grad)
Region:
South Atlantic
First African American to be recognized extensively for her research on Biochar and its value in improving soil and water quality. The Root magazine named her a Top 25 Young futurist. She has been awarded the Gates Millennium Scholar Award which is a ten (10 years scholarship to cover unmet academic financial needs through a doctorate degree.
Vocation:
Business
Chapter:
Iota Alpha Omega
Region:
North Atlantic
Recognized as one of Orange County’s Forty under 40 Rising Stars in 2015. The selection was based on her professional and volunteer activities, demonstrated leadership and the impact she had in her organization and com-munity. Soror Vanessa chaired several service programs that benefited communities in both Dutchess and Orange Counties. As Program Chairman, she led her chapter to partner with the Newburgh Enlarged City School District by providing workshops as part of Parent University/School Is Cool. She has 14 years in the Telecommunications Industry and works for AT&T Mobility as a Program Manager in the Mobility Solution Services organization.
Vocation:
Business
Chapter:
Alpha Theta Omega
Region:
Mid-Atlantic
Courtney Mack Telfaire is a Relationship Manager for a technology company in Morrisville, NC, that designs, manufactures and sells networking equipment worldwide. In this position, she partners, consults and advises the Engineering division, one of the company’s largest, to ensure the successful development and delivery of learning and development. As a Project Management professional with Six Sigma course training and Yellow Belt Certification, she has spent a large part of her career managing projects with a focus on process improvement, thus enabling business partners to reduce cycle times and increase efficiency by more than 50% with associated cost savings. While on the job, Courtney welcomes opportunities to volunteer and has participated in the company's STEM Day. This event provides a chance for middle and high school students to experience information and communication technology firsthand and learn about education and career opportunities. Keenly interested in civic and community affairs, Courtney served for six years on the Raleigh Appearance Commission, a City Council-appointed body whose mission is to provide guidance and leadership in matters of community design and appearance. She is currently designated as a "past member in service." Strongly committed to her family, the community and to serving others, she is a registered Girl Scouts of America volunteer, a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., and a 25-year member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She served as President of the Alpha Theta Omega Chapter for two consecutive terms, and she currently chairs ATO, Inc., a 501(c)(3), the nonprofit charitable arm of the chapter.
Government:
Education
Chapter:
Delta Kappa Omega
Region:
South Eastern
Courtney is a proud native of Tallahassee, Florida and a graduate of Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and minor in Communications. While at Florida State University, Courtney served as a Student Senator with the Student Government Association and Secretary of the National Council of Negro Women. Upon graduation Courtney was initiated into the Delta Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. This spring, Courtney will be serving in the office of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson.