Former Graduate Life Fellows

Andrew J. Knoblich is a dedicated education and workforce development professional with over 13 years of experience. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Science at UNC Charlotte, he also holds a Master of Education in Professional Counseling. Andrew has successfully secured grants and developed innovative programs that enhance economic mobility and workforce development. His work […]

Kayla Berlin is a 3rd year master’s student in the School of Arts and Architecture. She identifies as a student with a disability and is registered with the campus disability office. She is in the M1 program in the School of Arts and Architecture; a program that focuses to develop graduates that do not have […]

Brie’anna Brown is a dedicated professional passionate about nonprofit work and social empowerment. Originally from Greensboro, NC, she has lived in Charlotte since graduating with her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from UNC Charlotte in 2021. She is committed to financially empowering marginalized communities through technology, education, and entrepreneurship, striving to make a positive impact […]

Hi everyone! My name is McKenna Cunningham, and I am a 2nd year full-time graduate student in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a concentration in entrepreneurship and corporate venturing. I completed my undergraduate education at UNCC as well, where I finished with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration with a major […]

Hi everyone and welcome, we are so happy you’ve chosen UNC Charlotte as your home! My name is Claire and I am a second-year Master of Health Administration student. Originally from New Jersey, I completed my undergraduate degree in 2019 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I was also a member of the […]

Adams Familusi is a third-year doctoral student in the Civil Engineering program at the Williams Lee College of Engineering. Before coming to UNC Charlotte, he earned his bachelor of engineering in Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Akure, Ondo, Nigeria. As the immediate past vice-president of the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG), Adams […]

Hello everyone, this is Jannatul Ferdous Moon. I am a fourth year PhD student in the Bioinformatics and Genomics Department. I am working on Sequencing Covid-19 genome from different mediums of samples including clinical and wastewater. Before joining the University of North Carolina, Charlotte I did my undergraduate in Biotechnology from BRAC University, Bangladesh. As […]

What are your areas of interest in graduate life? Engineering students, veterans…but I’d love to help anyone regardless of background! Are you involved in any other campus organizations/Groups? I am involved with AFROTC (Air Force ROTC) What is your favorite thing to do in Charlotte? Play with my kiddos outside! Where were you before moving […]

Nicholas Gathings is a 2nd year doctoral student in the Curriculum and Instruction program in the Cato College of Education. In his spare time, Nicholas enjoys traveling with his wife, playing guitar at church in the worship band, and cheering on his son’s high school soccer team. During his time as a graduate student, one thing that […]

Hello everyone! My name is Sheree Harper, and I am a 3rd-year doctoral student in the Counselor Education & Supervision program in the Counseling Department. I am a first-generation college graduate, and I am a member of First Gen Niners Student Organization! I have held Graduate Assistant roles in the School of Social Work Department, […]