Showcase your learning and experiences
Your ePortfolio serves as a digital collection of your qualifications, skills (both technical and soft), and best work.聽 As you transition from student to graduate, you will need to likewise transition your thinking about your college experience.聽 Rather than taking the 鈥渄egree plan鈥 approach where you divide your journey into semesters and courses, you need to take a holistic approach that puts your professional identity squarely at the center.聽 Your 麻豆国产AV journey, then, is synthesized around this professional identity and showcased through examples of your specific training which has prepared you to be successful in your field.
This gallery highlights some of the best examples of recent graduates.聽 As you鈥檒l see, each ePortfolio is as unique as they are, which is exactly what helps them stand out when applying to jobs or graduate programs.
LeADERS ePortfolio Models
Natasha Badgely, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Natasha Badgeley graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Cybersecurity. As a child, Natasha was victim to a violent crime. The experience showed her firsthand the importance of compassionate and persistent detectives, and inspired her to become on herself. In this role and beyond, Natasha is dedicated to bringing about positive social change.
Christine Loney, LeADERS Silver Graduate
Christine Loney graduated in December 2021 with Bachelor degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology. As a mother, she wants to show her children that they can achieve anything they set their mind to. With a strong sense for social justice, Christine plans to pursue a career in government, law enforcement, or human resources.
Devontae Allen, LeADERS Silver Distinction
A retired combat veteran of the Virginia Army National Guard, Devontae Allen is a May 2024 graduate with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. He plans to continue his history of public service by pursuing a legal career.
Kassity Thompson, LeADERS Gold Distinction
With a major in Digital Marketing, Kassidy Thompson earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in May 2024. She is extremely passionate about social media marketing and reflects on how her LeADERS experiences will help her pursue this passion upon graduation.
Ryan Bruns, LeADERS Silver Distinction
Ryan Bruns graduated from 麻豆国产AV in May 2024 with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Marketing Analytics. Ryan approaches business strategy through a scientific and customer focused perspective, emphasizing the power of big data towards insightful strategic actions.
Nicole Pendleton, LeADERS Silver Graduate
Nicole Pendleton graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in marketing, as well as LeADERS Silver distinction. Inspired by her marketing coursework and the skills she鈥檚 gained both in the classroom and through her work experience, she decided to start a UX/UI Design BootCamp with CareerFoundry. Nicole hopes to use her passions for finance, data, and branding to enter a creative career within the marketing industry.
Hadley Deputy, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Hadley Deputy earned her Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management in May 2024.聽 Hadley seeks to make her career in events and entertainment, and gained experience in this field as the Special Events Intern for the Admissions Office during her time at 麻豆国产AV.
Quentin Cooper, LeADERS Bronze Graduate
Quentin Cooper earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management in May 2023, with a focus on Marketing. With a strong passion and love for basketball and football, Quentin plans to use his degree to negotiate contracts and brand deals for collegiate and professional athletes. Quentin already had a job interview lined up before he graduated, which he hoped would be his entry into the sports industry.
Skylar Lebron, LeADERS Bronze Distinction
Skylar Lebron graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services. As a LeADERS candidate, she volunteered as a Case Appointed Special Advocate and facilitated support groups. Skylar also worked as an intern and was hired as an Outpatient Clinical Intake Coordinator. She plans to keep engaging in community-based work and eventually wants to get her Certified Addiction Counselor license.
Yaritna Matos, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Yaritna Matos earned dual degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering along with a minor in Computer Science in May 2024. Following graduation, she joined the Department of System Protection Automation as a Transmission Engineer with Dominion Energy.
Anzam Sheak, LeADERS Silver Graduate
Anzam Sheak is a May 2023 graduate who earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on Mechanical Systems and Design.聽 Anzam has always found passion in technology and the innovative advancements in the society around him.聽 Following graduation, Anzam plans to further his education through graduate study in a Master鈥檚 program.
Samantha Wilt, LeADERS Silver Distinction
Samantha Wilt graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. During her time as a LeADERS candidate, she completed two prestigious internships with Whiting-Turner before receiving a full-time job offer as a Project Engineer. In this role, she plans to use her to contribute to impactful construction projects that will positively impact her local community.
Sophia Janeiro Martinez, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Sophia Martinez is a May 2024 graduate earning her Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology.聽 As an undergraduate research assistant, Sophia focused on investigating language disorders among justice-involved youth and how speech-language pathologists might help prevent and compact this disproportionality. She plans to develop a career specializing in pediatrics for articulation and phonological disorders, ESL students, language disorders, and fluency disorders.
Summer Sampson, LeADERS Gold Graduate
Summer Sampson is a recent graduate of the College of Health Sciences with a degree in Dental Hygiene and a Hampton Roads native. She attended the Bayside Health Sciences Academy for high school, which is where her passion for the medical field was born. Summer has experience working in a nursing home as a server, and hopes to continue to work in that setting as a dental hygienist upon graduation.
Caitlyn Boltik, LeADERS Silver Distinction
Caitlyn Boltik graduated in August 2024 with a Bachelors in Health Services Administration. With an extensive background in pharmacy and passion for computer science, Caitlyn plans to use her talents to innovate and improve healthcare delivery systems. In the immediate term, she plans to continue her education at 麻豆国产AV by earning an MBA.
Myles Childs, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Myles Childs holds a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Psychology with a minor in Marketing, graduating in May 2024.聽 During his time as a LeADERS candidate, Myles had the opportunity to work as a Research Assistant in the Yr2 Lab, supporting two ongoing studies which focused on suicide prevention in youth.聽 Myles plans to pursue a Master鈥檚 degree in public health and ultimately serve the public as an epidemiologist.
Kendra Garrett, LeADERS Gold Graduate
Kendra Garrett graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her passion lies in mental health awareness and advancing self-care techniques. She has been an advocate around campus and organized workshops and volunteered for regional groups supporting mental health. After graduation, Kendra is attending the University of Denver to earn her Master of Social Work degree.
Olivia Gee, LeADERS Silver Distinction
A December 2023 graduate, Olivia Gee holds a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity.聽 Her passion lies in technology and its applications, with a keen interest in problem-solving and innovation.聽 Olivia aims to improve the integration of computer systems into vehicles in order to improve safety, connectivity, and overall performance.
Janae Beard, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Janae Beard graduated in May 2024 with her Bachelor of Nursing. Her accomplishments include serving as Vice President of 麻豆国产AV鈥檚 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Chapter and as a mentor in the Student Nurses Association. Upon passing her NCLEX, Janae plans to use her degree to work as an Intensive Care Registered Nurse.
Marina Sukharevich, LeADERS Gold Graduate
Marina Sukharevich graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2023 with LeADERS Gold distinction. She already has over twelve years of experience as a nurse and hopes to use her degree to advance her career. Marina also holds several certifications and is an active member of the Unit Based Council and Shared Governance Council within her hospital.
Chenoa Glenn, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Chenoa Glenn is a December 2023 graduate who earned her Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Cybersecurity.聽 Chenoa has always been intrigued by computers and computer technology, with a particular fondness for coding.聽 She plans to focus her career on digital forensics.
Ivan Santiago, LeADERS Gold Graduate
Originating in San Diego, CA, Ivan is a December 2022 graduate of 麻豆国产AV鈥檚 Cybersecurity program and the first graduate of 麻豆国产AV鈥檚 Scholarship for Service Cyber LeADERS program. With a passion for public service, Ivan plans to pursue a full time position in Cybersecurity with the federal government, with a long-term goal of pursuing a Ph.D.
Natasha Badgely, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Natasha Badgeley graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Cybersecurity. As a child, Natasha was victim to a violent crime. The experience showed her firsthand the importance of compassionate and persistent detectives, and inspired her to become on herself. In this role and beyond, Natasha is dedicated to bringing about positive social change.
Christine Loney, LeADERS Silver Graduate
Christine Loney graduated in December 2021 with Bachelor degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology. As a mother, she wants to show her children that they can achieve anything they set their mind to. With a strong sense for social justice, Christine plans to pursue a career in government, law enforcement, or human resources.
Devontae Allen, LeADERS Silver Distinction
A retired combat veteran of the Virginia Army National Guard, Devontae Allen is a May 2024 graduate with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. He plans to continue his history of public service by pursuing a legal career.
Kassity Thompson, LeADERS Gold Distinction
With a major in Digital Marketing, Kassidy Thompson earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in May 2024. She is extremely passionate about social media marketing and reflects on how her LeADERS experiences will help her pursue this passion upon graduation.
Ryan Bruns, LeADERS Silver Distinction
Ryan Bruns graduated from 麻豆国产AV in May 2024 with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Marketing Analytics. Ryan approaches business strategy through a scientific and customer focused perspective, emphasizing the power of big data towards insightful strategic actions.
Nicole Pendleton, LeADERS Silver Graduate
Nicole Pendleton graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in marketing, as well as LeADERS Silver distinction. Inspired by her marketing coursework and the skills she鈥檚 gained both in the classroom and through her work experience, she decided to start a UX/UI Design BootCamp with CareerFoundry. Nicole hopes to use her passions for finance, data, and branding to enter a creative career within the marketing industry.
Hadley Deputy, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Hadley Deputy earned her Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management in May 2024.聽 Hadley seeks to make her career in events and entertainment, and gained experience in this field as the Special Events Intern for the Admissions Office during her time at 麻豆国产AV.
Quentin Cooper, LeADERS Bronze Graduate
Quentin Cooper earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management in May 2023, with a focus on Marketing. With a strong passion and love for basketball and football, Quentin plans to use his degree to negotiate contracts and brand deals for collegiate and professional athletes. Quentin already had a job interview lined up before he graduated, which he hoped would be his entry into the sports industry.
Skylar Lebron, LeADERS Bronze Distinction
Skylar Lebron graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services. As a LeADERS candidate, she volunteered as a Case Appointed Special Advocate and facilitated support groups. Skylar also worked as an intern and was hired as an Outpatient Clinical Intake Coordinator. She plans to keep engaging in community-based work and eventually wants to get her Certified Addiction Counselor license.
Yaritna Matos, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Yaritna Matos earned dual degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering along with a minor in Computer Science in May 2024. Following graduation, she joined the Department of System Protection Automation as a Transmission Engineer with Dominion Energy.
Anzam Sheak, LeADERS Silver Graduate
Anzam Sheak is a May 2023 graduate who earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on Mechanical Systems and Design.聽 Anzam has always found passion in technology and the innovative advancements in the society around him.聽 Following graduation, Anzam plans to further his education through graduate study in a Master鈥檚 program.
Samantha Wilt, LeADERS Silver Distinction
Samantha Wilt graduated in May 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. During her time as a LeADERS candidate, she completed two prestigious internships with Whiting-Turner before receiving a full-time job offer as a Project Engineer. In this role, she plans to use her to contribute to impactful construction projects that will positively impact her local community.
Sophia Janeiro Martinez, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Sophia Martinez is a May 2024 graduate earning her Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology.聽 As an undergraduate research assistant, Sophia focused on investigating language disorders among justice-involved youth and how speech-language pathologists might help prevent and compact this disproportionality. She plans to develop a career specializing in pediatrics for articulation and phonological disorders, ESL students, language disorders, and fluency disorders.
Summer Sampson, LeADERS Gold Graduate
Summer Sampson is a recent graduate of the College of Health Sciences with a degree in Dental Hygiene and a Hampton Roads native. She attended the Bayside Health Sciences Academy for high school, which is where her passion for the medical field was born. Summer has experience working in a nursing home as a server, and hopes to continue to work in that setting as a dental hygienist upon graduation.
Caitlyn Boltik, LeADERS Silver Distinction
Caitlyn Boltik graduated in August 2024 with a Bachelors in Health Services Administration. With an extensive background in pharmacy and passion for computer science, Caitlyn plans to use her talents to innovate and improve healthcare delivery systems. In the immediate term, she plans to continue her education at 麻豆国产AV by earning an MBA.
Myles Childs, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Myles Childs holds a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Psychology with a minor in Marketing, graduating in May 2024.聽 During his time as a LeADERS candidate, Myles had the opportunity to work as a Research Assistant in the Yr2 Lab, supporting two ongoing studies which focused on suicide prevention in youth.聽 Myles plans to pursue a Master鈥檚 degree in public health and ultimately serve the public as an epidemiologist.
Kendra Garrett, LeADERS Gold Graduate
Kendra Garrett graduated in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Her passion lies in mental health awareness and advancing self-care techniques. She has been an advocate around campus and organized workshops and volunteered for regional groups supporting mental health. After graduation, Kendra is attending the University of Denver to earn her Master of Social Work degree.
Olivia Gee, LeADERS Silver Distinction
A December 2023 graduate, Olivia Gee holds a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Computer Science with a minor in Cybersecurity.聽 Her passion lies in technology and its applications, with a keen interest in problem-solving and innovation.聽 Olivia aims to improve the integration of computer systems into vehicles in order to improve safety, connectivity, and overall performance.
Janae Beard, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Janae Beard graduated in May 2024 with her Bachelor of Nursing. Her accomplishments include serving as Vice President of 麻豆国产AV鈥檚 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Chapter and as a mentor in the Student Nurses Association. Upon passing her NCLEX, Janae plans to use her degree to work as an Intensive Care Registered Nurse.
Marina Sukharevich, LeADERS Gold Graduate
Marina Sukharevich graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2023 with LeADERS Gold distinction. She already has over twelve years of experience as a nurse and hopes to use her degree to advance her career. Marina also holds several certifications and is an active member of the Unit Based Council and Shared Governance Council within her hospital.
Chenoa Glenn, LeADERS Gold Distinction
Chenoa Glenn is a December 2023 graduate who earned her Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Cybersecurity.聽 Chenoa has always been intrigued by computers and computer technology, with a particular fondness for coding.聽 She plans to focus her career on digital forensics.
Ivan Santiago, LeADERS Gold Graduate
Originating in San Diego, CA, Ivan is a December 2022 graduate of 麻豆国产AV鈥檚 Cybersecurity program and the first graduate of 麻豆国产AV鈥檚 Scholarship for Service Cyber LeADERS program. With a passion for public service, Ivan plans to pursue a full time position in Cybersecurity with the federal government, with a long-term goal of pursuing a Ph.D.
