In honor of Women's History Month, North Carolina Central University Director of Athletics Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree led an initiative to shine a light on the professional accomplishments of former NCCU student-athletes. 

Women's History Month - Former Women Student-Athletes - E-Varsity Club Members

Takisha Waller Davis, Volleyball, 1996, Senior Investigator
Active member and Leadership at Right Direction Church International; Member of Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter of AKA; Member of the NCCU Columbia Metro Alumni Chapter; Member of the Junior League of Columbia; Member of the AARP Fraud Watch Committee; VP/Treasure of the Dutch Fork Girls Basketball Booster organization.

Vivian Jones White, Volleyball, 1998, Speech Pathologist
Extraordinarily Exceptional Educator for Warren County Schools 2020-2021 (1st semester).

NaKishia Glenn Davis, Cheer, 2006, Assistant Principal

Lynetta "Butterfly" Golden, Track, 1999, Clinical Research
Worked with USA T&F since graduation.  Selected to work 2021 Olympic Trials; Working with the 2022 Sr./U20 meets and the 2022 World Championships in Eugene Oregon.

Kristi Williamson, Cheer, 1997, Director of Sales - Sonesta International Hotels
Founder & Chief Creative Officer for Vegan Vibe Music Series; Owner of Emma's Girls Cakes and Pastries; 2022 NCCU Charlotte Alumni Chapter Ms. NCCU Candidate.

Ariel Germain, Volleyball, 2006 & 2017, Director of Marketing & Communications - NCCU Division of Student Affairs
NCAA Dr. Charles Whitcomb Leadership Institute; 1st African-American Athletic Administration at The Catholic University of America.

Cheryl Bogues Munn, Basketball & Softball, 1994 & 2007, Educator and Small Business Owner
2000-2007- CTE Teacher (Durham Public Schools and Wake County Public Schools); 2007-2017 - Assistant Principal (Wake County Public Schools); 2017-2021-  HR Human Capital Partner (Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools); 2021 - Present - Director, Human Resources (Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools); 2015 - Present - President/ CEO - PBM Enterprises LLC - Educational and Business Consulting; 2017 - Present - President/CEO - P4P Corporation - Non-Profit; 2010 - Finalist Assistant Principal of the Year (Wake County Public Schools); 2016 - Finalist Assistant Principal of the Year (Wake County Public Schools); 2017 - Inducted into the Alex M. Rivera NCCU Athletics Hall of Fame. As of 2021, still hold the NCAA Division II record for Stolen Bases Per Game 85 in 29 games 2.93 Avg. and Stolen Base Percentage 65 out of 65 in 1993 Perfect Season.

Martricia Degree, Cheer, 1998, Deputy Register of Deeds - Durham County
It was an absolute honor to cheer for the greatest HBCU under the leadership of an awesome, amazing, loving, gentle, kind, nurturing coach- Mrs. Luann Edmonds-Harris!!! 

Britany Watson, Cheer, 2011, Higher Education/Assistant Program Director for the Carolina College Advising Corps
Started a business in the height of the pandemic:  B.Styled It, a business providing custom personalized items.

Dr. Carrie Richardson, DNP, MSN, RN-BC, Volleyball, 2003, Nursing Administration
2012 NCCU 40 under 40 Award; 2016 Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Nurse Excellence Award; 2019 Case Western Reserve University Dean Legacy Award.

Kristy L. Daughtry, Basketball, 1997, Education Consultant/Outreach & Compliance Liaison for the NC Division of Non-Public Education

Mellissa Thomas Craig, Cheer, 1995, Day Trader/Real Estate Investment Professional
Awarded scholarships to the first three recipients of the Mellissa Thomas Craig Annual Cheerleading Scholarship.

Jori Nwachukwu, Basketball, 2011 & 2016, Marketing Technology Manager (Senior Consultant)
Digital content creator - curating campaigns for companies such as Walgreens, Curls, Walmart, Palmer's; Founder of Jori Chioma Collection an eCommerce store for healthy hair care.

Michelle Harris Harrison, Basketball & Softball, 1998; 1999; 2002, 6th grade science teacher; head middle school basketball and softball coach; 23rd year of teaching.
Michelle Harrison was a two sport standout at NCCU.  She scored 1,448 points during her basketball career.  She also had 512 rebounds, 303 assists and 382 steals.  In 1999 Harrison was voted into the CIAA 25th Anniversary Women's Basketball Team and was inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame.  She was also selected to be a guest speaker at the Hall of Fame Banquet.  Harrison became one of the top players in NCCU's school history and was inducted into the NCCU Alex M. Rivera Athletics Hall of Fame in 2004 for basketball and softball.  Today, a replica of Harrison's #20 basketball jersey hangs from the rafters in the McDougald-McLendon Arena.  Harrison excelled on the diamond as well and was named player of the year in 1998, while leading her team to the school's first CIAA Softball Championship.  Harrison's career batting average was .537.  Harrison was also a member of the Commissioner's All-Academic Team. Harrison has been a public school teacher for 23 years.  During these years, she has mentored, coached, volunteered and helped shape the lives of our youth.  Harrison also excelled on the football field after college while playing tackle football for the Roanoke Revenge football team.  Harrison was a speedy running back, safety and she played on special teams. Harrison is married to Clarence Harris (former Aggie football linebacker) and she is the proud mom and aunt of her most prized possessions, her son (Gavin), daughter (Aniya) and nephew (Jaden).  Harrison gives all credit for her success in life to God and her mother Margaret Harrison.  Harrison is very thankful for the support system that she has always had from her wonderful family and coaches!  Harrison is a PROUD EAGLE and her children carry on her legacy by honoring their mother by proudly wearing the #20!
  
LeKeisha "Keisha" Hurst, Volleyball, 1997, Computer Science Information Technology Teacher/Middle School Athletic Director
Teacher of the Year 2017, Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year 2022, HS Varsity VB Coach, highest team GPA for 5 years.

Blair Houston, Basketball, 2012, Sports Marketing - Washington Wizards - Fan Development Manager
Orchestrated Arizona State WBB campaign that tied the single game attendance record in 2019; Orchestrated Arizona State SB campaign that ranked 8th nationally and surpassed ticket sales revenue record by $25K.

Natalie McMillan Booker, Bowling, 2008, Software Test Engineer