SOPHIA A NUR is a PhD Student in the John H. Johnson School of Communications where she studies Communication and Culture, specifically health communication. She received her Master's degree in African Studies from Howard University. Sophia earned her undergraduate degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles  in Diplomacy and World Affairs with an emphasis in African Politics and a minor in Religious Studies. Her

 current research focuses the role sex education programming and health communication in the spread of HIV amongst Ethiopian youth. Sophia's involvement in student organizations began in the 8th grade and her dedication continues at Howard University. She was an active general body and board member of the Graduate Student Council where she acts as the current President.

Contact Info: sophia.nur@gmail.com

 

  YIESHA L THOMPSON hails from San Francisco, CA.  She graduated from San José State University with a BS in Administration of Justice and minor in Sociology. Following graduation, she went on to use her newly acquired skills at the California Department of Corrections; where she was able to explore the mentality of inmates and further understand the justice system. Realizing her passion and the need to create fairer laws and policies, she moved to Washington, D.C. where she received a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) and was awarded the Patricia R. Harris Fellowship to work for Congressman Tom Lantos. Currently a doctoral student studying Public Policy and International Relations at Howard University she serves as the 2007-2008 Vice President of the Graduate Student Council. She previously held the positions of Judicial Coordinator for the Graduate Student Council and President of the Graduate Political Science Association.

Contact Info: hugscvp@aol.com

 

S. NICOLE CATHEY serves as Judicial Coordinator of the Graduate Student Council.  Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, she earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mass Communications from Jackson State University and a Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) degree from Mississippi State University.  She is a second year PhD student majoring in Political Science at Howard University.  Her academic concentration areas are American Government, Black Politics, and Political Communications.  Her primary interests include entrepreneurship, motivational speaking, urban and community development, and traveling.  She lives by the philosophy, "In order to change our environment, we must first change ourselves".

Contact Info: snicolecathey@hotmail.com