Reveille 25 Honorees 2026

Hometown: Union City, Tenn.
Graduation year: 2015
Degree: Agricultural Science
Current City: Washington, D.C.
Occupation: Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Barnes guest lectures at MSU and credits the university for shaping her career. She also advocates for cerebral palsy and stroke research on behalf of her son. From farm roots to federal leadership, Barnes exemplifies the service and innovation fostered at Mississippi State.   

Hometown: Pearl, Miss.
Graduation year: 2012
Degree: Business Administration degree in Management
Current City: Birmingham, Ala.
Occupation: Retail Banking Regional President for Huntington Bank's MidSouth Region

Boyd credits Mississippi State with equipping him to thrive in a competitive industry, and he continues to pay that investment forward by championing financial literacy, opportunity and the Bulldog family across the Mid-South.  

Hometown: Pensacola, Fla.
Graduation year: 2019
Degree: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Current City: Royal Oak, Mich.
Occupation: Manufacturing Engineer at Ford Motor Company

Chope credits Mississippi State with equipping him to excel as an engineer, servant leader and engaged alumnus whose work in mobility and community service reflects the university’s commitment to innovation and making a meaningful difference.

Hometown: Greenville, Miss.
Graduation year: 2020
Degree: English
Current City: Cleveland, Miss.
Occupation: Director of Main Street and Community Development for the Cleveland-Bolivar County Chamber of Commerce

Guided by MSU’s values of service, integrity and excellence, Cooper continues to champion meaningful progress in the Mississippi Delta by fostering community pride and creating spaces where people feel connected and at home.

Hometown: Flora, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2018 
Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Education and Psychology ​​​​​​​
Current City: Dallas, Texas ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Principal in Winona ISD 

Recognized as a Future Principal Institute Fellow and recipient of a State of Texas math achievement award, Dorsey continues to exemplify Mississippi State’s commitment to service, leadership, and expanding educational opportunity for every student in his care. 

Hometown: Kosciusko, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2015, 2017 
Degree: History and Geoscience 
Current City: Huntsville, Ala. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Geospatial Analyst at Resolution, LLC 

Flint’s enduring connection to MSU and his commitment to service reflect a lifelong pursuit of using knowledge to improve communities and inspire future leaders.   

Hometown: Leakesville, Miss.
Graduation year: 2016 
Degree: Communication with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Agriculture 
Current City: Sylvania, Ga. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Human Resources Manager and Corporate Director of Communications and Human Resources at the Claxton Poultry plant  

At Mississippi State, Follin served as secretary and vice president of the Public Relations Student Society of America, was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, served as a communication ambassador, and received a Gold Congressional Award. She is actively involved in her community, including leadership roles within the Public Relations Association of Mississippi and serving on the Laurel Main Street Board.  

Hometown: Yorktown, Va. 
Graduation year: 2018, 2022 
Degree: Business Administration degree in Finance and MBA in Business Analytics ​​​​​​​
Current City: Melbourne, Fla. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Lead Management and Program Analyst at NASA's Kennedy Space Center 

At Mississippi State, Glass was an active member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and supported campus and Greek life philanthropic initiatives. As an alumnus, he remains engaged through the MSU Bulldog Mentor Program, where he mentors students pursuing careers in the space industry.  

Hometown: Jackson, Tenn. 
Graduation year: 2012 ​​​​​​​
Degree: Business Administration degree in Management ​​​​​​​
Current City: Memphis, Tenn. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Human Resources Manager for The J.M. Smucker Company 

Gooden remains an active alumni supporter and internship provider. Her work has earned recognition, including the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Next Gen Award, a nomination for the SHRM-Memphis HR Professional of the Year award, and top honors in Vista Data’s AI and Data Analytics Micro-Credentialing Program. Gooden’s career demonstrates a lasting commitment to inclusive leadership, community uplift and environments where people feel valued and empowered.   

Hometown: Southaven, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2014
Degree: Psychology 
Current City: Birmingham, Ala. 
Occupation: Director of Advancement at Mitchell’s Place 

Hester credits MSU with shaping her confidence, leadership and career trajectory, and she continues to exemplify the university’s commitment to service, connection and meaningful impact. 

Hometown: Brandon, Miss.
Graduation year: 2020
Degree: Biological Sciences
Current City: New York, N.Y.
Occupation: Pediatric Resident Physician at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine

Grounded in the mentorship, academic rigor, and Bulldog spirit of Mississippi State, Jackson continues to shape a future in which children grow, thrive and lead healthy lives.   

Hometown: New Albany, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2008 
Degree: Agribusiness with a minor in General Business Administration 
Current City: Tupelo, Miss. 
Occupation: Vice President and Branch Manager of the Tupelo branch of Mississippi Land Bank, ACA 

At MSU, Kimbrough served as president of Alumni Delegates, participated in Freshman Forum and held leadership roles within Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a recipient of the Spirit of State Award and the Freshman Highest Grade Point Average Award in the Department of Agricultural Economics. 

Hometown: Franklin, Tenn. 
Graduation year: 2021, 2022 
Degree: Business Administration degree in Marketing with a concentration in Integrated Digital Marketing and an MBA ​​​​​​​
Current City: Ridgeland, Miss. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Founder and CEO of Ignite Digital Marketing, LLC 

Kronk credits Mississippi State University with shaping her confidence, leadership and entrepreneurial vision, fueling the bold, community-focused work she leads today.   

Hometown: Laurel, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2017
Degree: Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations 
Current City: Madison, Miss. 
Occupation: Social Media and Public Relations Manager for Howard Industries 

Her commitment to mentorship is evident in her seven-year alumnae advisory service with Phi Mu at Mississippi State, guiding recruitment, mentoring student leaders, and liaising with national and university chapters. Grounded in a multigenerational MSU legacy, she continues to advance communication strategies that connect people, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact across Mississippi.   

Hometown: Brandon, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2014, 2016 
Degree: Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering with Research in Engineering Education ​​​​​​​
Current City: Palmdale, Calif. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Senior Flight Test Engineer at Joby Aviation 

Brown remains actively involved in the engineering community through national service, including the board of directors of the Society of Flight Test Engineers and trustee of Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity. She also volunteers with the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Vintage Aircraft Association, supporting flightline operations at Oshkosh AirVenture and teaching high school students about flight test engineering through a joint SFTE–AIAA–EAA aviation education program. 

Hometown: Bridgeport, Conn. 
Graduation year: 2015
Degree: Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems
Current City: Atlanta, Ga. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Founder and CEO of RenderATL 

Samuels leads Silicon South, expanding access to STEM education and mentorship, and serves on the Morris Brown College Foundation board and the MSU College of Business advisory board. His honors include Inc.’s 30 Under 30-ish, Technology Leader of the Year from the Technology Association of Georgia (2025), Atlanta Magazine’s Most Influential 500, Black Enterprise 40 Under 40, and a 2024 City of Atlanta proclamation. 

Hometown: Hamburg, Germany 
Graduation year: 2021 
Degree: Mechanical Engineering 
Current City: New York City, N.Y. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Senior Associate and Team Lead for Power and Capacity at Noreva 

At Mississippi State, Schicker helped establish the university’s first staffed campus food pantry and played a key role in organizing the university’s first campus climate marches. He remains engaged with the Bulldog community through alumni events and mentoring students interested in energy, analytics and sustainability.    

Hometown: Jackson, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2012 ​​​​​​​
Degree: Communication Studies ​​​​​​​
Current City: Gulfport, Miss. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Camp Shelby RMA and MSARNG OCS Commander 

Scroubelos stays engaged with the Bulldog family through Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and MSU Alumni Association Gulf Coast Chapter events. In his distinguished career, he has earned many honors, including induction into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara. He embodies Mississippi State University’s values of character, perseverance, and service to others.   

Hometown: Cleveland, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2014
Degree: Biological Sciences 
Current City: Cleveland, Miss. 
Occupation: Assistant Professor of Nursing and the Undergraduate Program Coordinator at Delta State University 

As a student, Shannon was a member of Alumni Delegates, Maroon VIP, the Student Association Executive Cabinet, Freshman Forum, Lambda Sigma, and Delta Gamma sorority. She is a member of the Bolivar County Alumni Chapter and holds leadership roles in multiple professional and civic organizations, including Junior Auxiliary of Cleveland, where she recently served as Children’s Benefit Ball chair. Her honors include being named Mississippi State’s Freshman Maid on the Homecoming Court, receiving Junior Auxiliary of Cleveland’s Award of Excellence for the most service hours and being recognized as a Delta Business Journal Top Young Professional.  

Hometown: Meridian, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2018, 2020, 2023 
Degree: Bachelor of Science degree in Educational Psychology, a Master of Science degree in Psychometry, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in School Psychology ​​​​​​​
Current City: Starkville, Miss. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Assistant Professor in the Applied Behavior Analysis program at Mississippi State University 

At MSU, Staggers serves as the chapter advisor for mental health and well-being for the Kappa Delta sorority and supervises graduate clinicians at the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic. Her honors include peer-reviewed publications, the David Morse Dissertation Award, the Mississippi State University Office of Research and Economic Development Award, and the Dr. R. Thomas McKnight Scholarship.    

Hometown: Luka, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2010
Degree: Political Science 
Current City: Jackson, Miss. 
Occupation: General Counsel at First South Farm Credit   

Honored with multiple leadership awards, Thorne serves his community as a church deacon and volunteer. MSU’s influence remains central to his life and work, advancing rural prosperity.   

Hometown: Columbus, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2011, 2012 ​​​​​​​
Degree: Kinesiology and Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion ​​​​​​​
Current City: Columbus, Miss. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Registered Nurse Case Manager with the Mississippi Department of Health, leading the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies program 

Turner is also a dedicated Mississippi State alumna, serving in leadership roles with the MSU Alumni Association and organizing outreach events.  Recognized for academic and community excellence, Turner credits MSU’s mentorship and education for shaping her holistic, patient-centered nursing leadership. 

Hometown: Tchula, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2021, 2023 ​​​​​​​
Degree: Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a Master of Science degree in food science, nutrition and health promotion ​​​​​​​
Current City: Ridgeland, Miss. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Regional Compliance Coordinator at the National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence 

A certified health education specialist and recipient of MSU’s Spirit of State Award, Washington is recognized for her commitment to empowering others through wellness education and community-centered leadership. Through her work and service, she advances a vision of healthier, stronger communities that reflects MSU’s values of leadership, service and meaningful impact. 

Hometown: Vicksburg, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2016
Degree: Business Administration 
Current City: Vicksburg, Miss. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Founder and Chief Strategist of Creative Attitude 

Grounded in the academic discipline and confidence she gained at MSU, Williams continues to champion strategic clarity, community empowerment and storytelling that drives lasting change across Mississippi and beyond.   

Hometown: Olive Branch, Miss. 
Graduation year: 2020 ​​​​​​​
Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ​​​​​​​
Current City: Tupelo, Miss. ​​​​​​​
Occupation: Associate Veterinarian at Tupelo Small Animal Hospital 

Through his clinical practice, teaching, and sustained service to Mississippi State and his community, Dr. Yates is advancing animal health while shaping a more knowledgeable and compassionate generation of veterinary professionals.