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Rdevia, Inc.

WELCOME TO THE BOARD

Associate Visitor: Melissa Presser, Esq.

We are honored to welcome Melissa Presser, Esq., to the Rdevia Board of Visitors -- the largest of our 3 Governing Bodies.

Melissa has assumed the role of Associate Visitor and for the next two years, she will play a pivotal role in the rollout of new initiatives and evaluation of program outcomes.

We are especially excited about Melissa role as a professor at Florida Memorial University - Official-FMU, where our organization was founded as a student club 10 years ago.

Cheers to new beginnings!

Learn more about the Leaders of Rdevia at rdevia.org/masthead

cc: Florida State University, University of Central Florida, Sophia Institute Press

WELCOME TO THE BOARD

Associate Visitor: Officer Alexus Curry

We are honored to welcome Officer Alexus Curry to the Rdevia Board of Visitors -- the largest of our 3 Governing Bodies.

Officer Curry has assumed the role of Associate Visitor and for the next two years, she will play a pivotal role in the rollout of new initiatives and evaluation of program outcomes.

We are especially excited about Officer Curry's role as a community leader in South Florida, where our movement began 10 years ago.

Cheers to new beginnings!

Learn more about the Leaders of Rdevia at rdevia.org/masthead

cc: Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida International University

Regional Visitor: Tiffany Tuma, Ph.D.

We are excited to share that Dr. Tuma -- after having served two years on the Board of Visitors as an Associate Visitor -- has assumed the role of Regional Visitor.

We are especially looking forward to the impact we will have on HBCU Student Success in the State of North Carolina and beyond under her leadership, guidance, and expertise.

Learn more about the Leaders of Rdevia at rdevia.org/masthead

cc: Jackson State University, Higher Education Leadership Foundation

Regional Visitor: Taiesha Smith, Ph.D.

We are excited to share that Dr. Smith -- after having served a year on the Board of Visitors as an Associate Visitor -- has assumed the role of Regional Visitor.

We are especially looking forward to the impact we will have on HBCU Student Success in the State of Georgia and beyond under her leadership, guidance, and expertise.

Learn more about the Leaders of Rdevia at rdevia.org/masthead

cc: Georgia Tech, Higher Education Leadership Foundation

General Parliamentarian: Erienne R. Lewis, J.D.

We are excited to share that RJ, a longtime leader in the Fight for HBCUs, will now lead the Grand Parliament of Rdevia as our newest General Parliamentarian.

The Grand Parliament of Rdevia is the smallest and oldest of our 3 Governing Bodies entrusted with the preservation of Heritage and Culture and the interpretation of our Constitution and Bylaws.

Learn more about the Leaders of Rdevia at rdevia.org/masthead

Change is in the air at Rdevia!

This year, we’re moving forward with new programs and initiatives designed to strengthen HBCU student success through experiential learning, professional development, and scholarships.

And leading the charge are new leaders stepping onto the frontline along with current leaders stepping into new roles.

Together, they are the heartbeat of Rdevia’s strategic direction — and we can’t wait to share their names and stories with you! 🎉

🔥 BIG NEWS from Edward Waters University🐅🐅🐅🐅 🔥

Starting Fall 2025, every first-time in college freshman at EWU will receive a FREE 11” Apple iPad with a 4-year AppleCare+ subscription! 🎉📱

This game-changing initiative is part of our continued commitment to academic innovation, digital equity, and setting our Tigers up for success from day one. 🐅💻

✅ Must be a registered & cleared first-time freshman
✅ Must remain enrolled full-time for two academic terms

We’re not just preparing students for college—we’re equipping them for the future. Welcome to the next level at Florida’s first HBCU. 💜🧡

Happy Juneteenth from the Members, Leaders, and Friends of Rdevia.

Congrats to Stevie L. Lawrence II, Ph.D. on his appointment as the next Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Winston-Salem State University.

Congrats to Brandon K. Dumas, Ph.D., on his recent election as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University - the Birthplace of the Negro National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

"I am deeply grateful to my colleagues for their vote of confidence. I am fully aware of the weight and complexity that come with leading a board, particularly at a time that calls for clarity, accountability, and bold vision. I embrace this responsibility with humility, purpose, and an unwavering belief in the mission of this institution." -Dr. Dumas

Hi everyone! It's Marquise.

Just wanted to share that I've been recognized as one of Miami's Most Powerful and Influential Business Leaders for the work we do in the Fight for HBCUs.

I'm honored to lead Rdevia. I'm grateful for our Collective of Members, Leaders, and Friends who make it possible. And I'm thankful for the difference HBCUs make in the lives of young people.

✊🏾💛