Centennial Scholars: Graduate Assistants
Rishyne "Sheenie" Gaines
Program GA
Sheenie has a B.S. in Health Services Admin from James Madison University. She is pursuing her degree in the Adult Education/Human Resource Development Master's Program, which she will complete in 2023. She enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
Meredith Hynes
Program GA/GA Mentor
Meredith graduated from JMU with her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology in 2020. She is now in the School Counseling Graduate Program and plans to graduate in 2023. She enjoys hiking, running,reading and spending time with family and friends.
Kenique Brown
GA Mentor
Kenique completed her Undergraduate Degree in WRTC at JMU in 2021. She is now in the Equity & Cultural Diversity Master's Program and plans to graduate in 2023. She loves thrifting, photography and fashion.
Morgan Cundiff
GA Mentor
Morgan received a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies with a minor in Inclusive Early Childhood Education from JMU in 2021. She is now a student in the Inclusive Early Childhood Master's Program and will graduate in 2022. She loves watching sunsets, cooking, hiking and reading.
Christian Fary
GA Mentor
Christian received a Bachelor of Science in Community Health with a minor in Clinical Psychology from George Mason University in 2021. He is now a graduate student in the School Psychology Master's program and will graduate in 2024. He enjoys learning new languages and working out.
Liliana Ferrufino
GA Mentor
Liliana graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Stevenson University in 2020. She is now a graduate student in the School Psychology Master's Program and plans to graduate in 2023. She enjoys working out and hiking.
Zaakarih Fulani
GA Mentor
Zaakirah received a Bachelors in Psychology & History from Mary Baldwin University. She is now in the School Counseling Master's Program and plans to graduate in 2023. She enjoys writing, reading, watching Netflix, cooking, running and listening to music.
Aron Hagos
GA Mentor
Aron received his Bachelors in Accounting from JMU in 2021. He is now a student in the Masters of Accounting program. He likes playing sports and hanging out with friends and family.
O'nae Harris
GA Mentor
O'nae received a Bachelors in Kinesiology from JMU in 2021. She is now in the Occupational Therapy Master's Program and plans to graduate in 2023. She enjoys reading, playing music (piano and ukulele), hiking and playing with dogs.
Claire Haskins
GA Mentor
Claire received her Bachelor of Arts in English from JMU in 2017. She is now in the TESOL Master of Arts in Teaching program. She enjoys listening to music and podcasts, cooking, learning languages, film and photography.
Becky Johnston
GA Mentor
Becky completed her Bachelors in Exercise Science at Milligan College. She is in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's program and plans to graduate in 2022. Becky enjoys hiking, running, biking, yoga, meditation, playing music, listening to music and cooking.
Kariyah Jones
GA Mentor
Kariyah received her undergraduate degree from JMU in 2021 in Communication Stuidies with a minor in AHRD. She is now in the Adult Education/Human Resource Development Master's program and plans to graduate in 2023. She enjoys styling hair, coloring books, crafting, party planning and watching movies.
Tonisha Jones
GA Mentor
Tonisha graduated from JMU in 2021 with her Bachelors of Business Administration. She is now in the Masters of Science Accounting program and plans to graduate in 2022. She likes to listen to music, spend time with friends and binge watch TV shows.
Zenobia Lee-Nelson
GA Mentor
Zenobia received her undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from JMU in 2021. She is now in the College Student Personnel and Administration Master's program and plans to graduate in 2023. She enjoys cooking, creative writing, shopping and hanging out with friends.
Rae Martz
GA Mentor
Rae received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Bridgewater College in 2021. She is now in the School Counseling Master's program and plans to graduate in 2023. She likes music, using her Cricut, watching TV and baking.
Donald Mellot
GA Mentor
Donald graduated from Longwood University in 2020 with his undergrdaute degree in Kinesiology. He is now in the Nutrition & Physical Activity Master's Program and plans to graduate in 2022. He enjoys working out, cooking and playing with his dog, Toby.
Mac Patrick
GA Mentor
Mac received his undergraduate degree in Public Policy Administration from JMU. He is now in the Adult Education/Human resource Development Master's Program and plans to graduate in 2022. He enjoys watching Netflix, spending time with friends and boating.
Jaree Barnwell
GA Mentor (Valley Scholars)
Jay received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Virginia Tech University with a concentration in Neuroscience. She is now in th Clinical Mnetal Health Counseling Master's Program and plans to graduate in 2022. She likes to bake, ride bikes, hang out with friends,watch documentaries, and do crafts.
Yasmine Rodriguez
GA Mentor (Valley Scholars)
Yasmine has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from JMU. She is now in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's Program and plans to graduate in 2023. She enjoys exploring outdoors, traveling, meeting new people, spending time with her two cats, spending time with family & friends and sports.
