PITTSBURGH, July 31, 2024—Military Friendly® is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Student Veteran Leadership Awards, a prestigious accolade recognizing student veterans who demonstrate outstanding leadership and positive impact at their educational institutions and within their communities.
“Veterans bring invaluable skills and experiences from their military service, which contribute to their success as students,” said Dan Fazio, awards program manager. “We are thrilled to honor these exceptional individuals who are making significant contributions not only to their schools and fellow students but also to their broader communities.”
The 2024 Student Veteran Leadership Award recipients will be featured in the October issue of G.I. Jobs, available in both print and digital formats. These awards highlight the diverse ways student veterans contribute, whether or not they hold official leadership positions.
This year’s honorees include:
- Mark Byk, Kean University
- Joel Riley, National University
- Shannon White, Independence Community College
- Cherise Castello, Morgan State University
- William Barron, Queens College
- Jean Ayala, Irvine Valley College
- Wurlan Harris, Troy University
- Chris King, University of Georgia Terry College of Business
- Justin McEwen, University of California, Riverside
- James Faumuina, Troy University
- Megan Frank, Shenandoah University
- Marilyn Horton, Robert Morris University
- Mary Feagins, Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business
- Megan Hughes, University of Rhode Island
- Amanda Scott, Bristol Community College
- Derek Wilson, Arizona State University
- Hope Williams, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Madelyn Coppick, ECPI University
- Chantel Rosario De Los Santos, University of Rhode Island
- Patrick Cruz, El Paso Community College
- William Spurlock, Utah Valley University
- Shenitra Story, Fayetteville State University
- Keyon Davis, Florida Atlantic University
- Shijun Zeng, Mason School of Business at William & Mary
- Nicholas Swansburg, Nova Southeastern University
- Azia Romanpicon, University of North Florida
- Jorge Pinzon, Robert Morris University
- Dan Triplett, University of Georgia
- Richard Gravely, Waldorf University
- Alex Torres, Pima Community College
- Frederick Lisitsa, California State University, Fresno
- Kort Wilson, Central Carolina Community College
- Chase Carter, Clemson University
- Everardo Nunez, Wilbur Wright College
- Dominic Tucker, Mitchell Technical College
- Andrew Holbert, Corban University
- Hunter Smith, Oral Roberts University
- Joshua Montgomery, Columbia Southern University
- Alexandra Reece, Georgia Southern University
- Quinton Mason, Independence Community College
Military Friendly® remains committed to recognizing and supporting veterans who continue to serve and lead in new ways. Congratulations to all the awardees for their exceptional achievements and contributions!
