Centennial Scholars: Graduate Assistants
Haley Paterson
Program GA/GA Mentor
Haley received her Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University in 2020. She is now in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication Program and plans to graduate in 2022. Haley loves Dungeons and Dragons, video games, and taking too many pictures of her cat.
Harmony Wilson
Program GA/GA Mentor
Harmony received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with a minor in Spanish from James Madison University in 2021. She is pursuing the Adult Education/Human Resource Development Master's Program, which she will complete in 2024. Harmony enjoys art, music, makeup, traveling, and spending time with her sisters.
Ebenezer Allotey
GA Mentor
Ebenezer completed his Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration-Accounting at James Madison University in 2022. He is pursuing a master's Degree in Accounting which he will complete in 2024. Ebenezer enjoys reading manga, watching anime, singing, and following soccer games.
Kenique Brown
GA Mentor
Kenique completed her Undergraduate Degree in Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication at James Madison University in 2021. She is now in the Equity & Cultural Diversity Master's Program and plans to graduate in 2023. Kenique loves thrifting, photography, and fashion.
Sylvia Chan
GA Mentor
Sylvia completed her Undergraduate Degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies at James Madison University in 2022. She is now pursuing her M.A.T in Elementary Education and plans to graduate in 2023. Sylvia enjoys reading, going to Starbucks, and relaxing.
Jordan Cherry
GA Mentor
Jordan received his Undergraduate Degree in Sports Recreation Management at James Madison University in 2022. He is now pursuing his M.S. in Sport and Recreation Leadership and plans to graduate in 2024. Jordan enjoys all things sports, from watching to playing.
Baylee Conklin
GA Mentor
Baylee was a Communications Studies major at James Madison University, earning a degree in 2022. Currently, he is in the Adult Education/Human Resource Development program and plans to graduate in 2024. Some of Baylee's favorite things include sports, hanging with friends, 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.
O'nae Harris
GA Mentor
O'nae received a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from James Madison University 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 their Bachelor of Arts in English from James Madison University in 2017. They are now in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Master of Arts in Teaching program. Claire enjoys listening to music and podcasts, cooking, learning languages, film, and photography.
Madisyn Hess
GA Mentor
Madisyn received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Christopher Newport University in 2020. She is now in the Occupational Therapy Masters Program at James Madison University, and she will graduate in 2024. Madisyn likes spending time outside, advocating, trying new restaurants, spending time with friends and family, and watching documentaries.
Meredith Hynes
GA Mentor
Meredith graduated from James Madison University 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.
Kariyah Jones
GA Mentor
Kariyah received her undergraduate degree from JMU in 2021 in Communication Studies with a minor in AHRD. She is now in the Adult Education/Human Resource Development Master's program and plans to graduate in 2023. Kariyah enjoys styling hair, coloring books, crafting, party planning, and watching movies.
Mishra "Misha" Khan
GA Mentor
Misha graduated from James Madison University in 2022 with her Bachelor of Science. She is studying in the Elementary Education Program and plans to graduate in 2023. Misha enjoys volleyball, making crafts, watching animes and movies, finding classroom ideas, cats, board games, and putting on henna.
Kimberly "Kim" Longacre
GA Mentor
Kim received her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education PreK-6 & Special Education PreK-12 from Eastern Mennonite University in 2013. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education in Education, with a Literacy Education concentration. Kim enjoys hiking, running, walking, reading, shopping, coffee shops, creative projects, and traveling.
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. Rae enjoys music, using her Cricut, watching TV, and baking.
Benjamin "Ben" Raikes
GA Mentor
Ben graduated from James Madison University in 2022 with his Bachelor of Arts in History. He is pursuing his Master of Arts in Teaching, with a Secondary Education concentration which he will complete in 2023. Some of Ben's hobbies include playing the guitar, working on automobiles, running, reading, and traveling to new places.
Hannah Williams
GA Mentor
Hannah graduated from James Madison University in 2022 with her undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. She is now in the Special Education K-12 MAT Program and plans to graduate in 2023. Hannah enjoys the guitar and fostering animals for the Richmond SPCA.
