I am Krutika Desai, I graduated from University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Biology and minor in Chemistry, Completed Pre-Med Track I competed as a cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field scholar athlete. All the years of hard work leading to an MD degree from Ross University School of Medicine!

I am a lover of all things that make me smile. To expand on my creative side, I indulge in cooking and putting together floral arrangements. For my active, go-getter self I prefer running, hiking, biking, kayaking, and sports; I enjoy meeting new people and the adventure of exploring new places when traveling. For my simple everyday life, I enjoy curling up with a good book, watching movies, listening to music, laughing around the campfire, spending time with loved ones, and being in tune with my Indian culture and religion.

My name is Allie Keller and I am currently the Director of Administration with the Fordham Women's Basketball team. 

I spent last season with the Syracuse women's team as a graduate manager, as the Orange rose as high as #12 in the country. I spent two years in Syracuse while earning a Master's degree in Exercise Science. I am a 2015 graduate of Skidmore College where I was a two-year captain and four-year member of the women's basketball team. During my senior year, my team won the first-ever Liberty League Championship and our school's first NCAA Tournament appearance. I also spent two years working at NYU Langone Medical Center on a cardiology clinical trial prior to Syracuse. 

Academically, I have completed a thesis for my undergraduate and graduate degrees. I have also been involved with the American College of Sports Medicine, presenting at the regional and national conferences - including winning the Master's Researcher Award at the fall 2018 regional meeting.

I’m Nicole Okeke, your favorite artist/producer/multimedia personality. On any given day you can find me producing TV shows, creating dope music, or editing promotional media graphics for my brand. You can also catch me and my dope natural hairstyle in Essence Magazine.

I’m well versed in media and entertainment and can do it all. Consider me as your one-stop shop for all media needs. I’m just as comfortable in front of the camera as I am behind it. In addition to my love for media, I love fashion, beauty, and music. 

My career as a NCAA DI volleyball champion has given me an unmatched work ethic and prepared me to work under pressure. This sign of determination is what pushed me to achieve both my bachelors and masters degree at Long Island University. Plus, I’m Nigerian and y'all know our parents don’t play.

Though Texas raised, I spent a couple of years in Arkansas before making my move to New York. Over the past few years, I’ve gone from a star college athlete to an up and coming entertainer/producer.

Uzoamaka, my middle name, means “the road is good” in Igbo. And I think it describes my career thus far perfectly. I don’t know what’s next, but I’m confident that the road will in fact will be good.

My name is Kadisha Wickham, I am the Special Projects Coordinator at Parks and Recreations, Maryland. I graduated from Long Island University Brooklyn with a B.A. in Computer Art Graphic Design and completed my M.S. in Arts, Entertainment, Media Management/Marketing, While at Long Island University Brooklyn, I  played and basketball and ran track and field. Mentorship to me is being able to assist and redirect someone in an area they might be confused or need guidance. Mentorships allow for relationships to be built between a common interest where one person has knowledge and experience in, that the other is seeking. I would describe myself as determined, passionate and influential!

I am Bryanna Williams, Assistant Director of Development at Temple University, Athletics. I graduated from Long Island University with a B.S. in Sports Science I also competed as a sprinter on the track and field team.  Mentorship is important for student-athletes, it means taking someone under your wing and sharing experiences with one another to help enhance their career experiences; we can always learn from each other.  I truly believe that sports promotes leadership and developmental skills!

I am Lea Williams, an ESL teacher in Lawrenceville, NJ.  I played volleyball at Rutgers University as a middle hitter. I was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars Rutgers Women’s Division.  I obtained my B.A. in English Language and Literature and an M.A. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. As a teacher, my passion is to fit the needs of my students in order to help them reach success. This attribute I've developed during my time as a teacher correlates directly to my ability toward being a mentor to someone learning skills that will shape their success. Mentorship is built into what I consistently do as my career: uplift and guide those who are learning with the use of high expectations and constructive criticism.

My name is Breanna Workman. I am the Director of Operations of a Division I Women's Basketball program at New Jersey Institute for Technology. I graduated as a student-athlete at the University of Arizona with a degree in Health, Care, and Society. I was named one of Nevada's Super Seven HS female basketball players, named Nevada all-state and district player, 4-year starter at the University of Arizona, and team captain at the University of Arizona. I love movies, music, shopping, and basketball. I am happy to be a part of Fleete's community and meeting new people.

I am a native New Yorker with family roots in Guinea, West Africa. I am often described as one with an enthusiastic and passionate spirit. As a first-generation scholar-athlete I graduated from the illustrious University of Connecticut with a B.A. in Sport Management and a Master’s Degree in Sport for Peace and Development, I also made three Final Four appearances. I continue to experience first-hand how access to education and sports continues to impact my life with a positive calibration. I am compelled to create these same opportunities for young girls around the world. I founded Women and Kids Empowerment (W.A.K.E), a nonprofit geared to address and support my mission globally. My focus is to empower and create equitable opportunities for young women around the world through sport development programs.

During my tenure at the University of Connecticut, I was President of Collective Uplift, a participant of the Cohen Student Leadership for Enhancing Community, and a 2018 TEDXUconn speaker.  I am the recipient of the 2020 Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award, the Andrea Dennis LaVigne scholarship, and a finalist for the Donald L. McCullough Leadership Award.

I am the author of A Basketball Game on WAKE Street , which focuses on a group of girls with different backgrounds who come together to play basketball. The story is aimed to celebrate diversity, inclusion and unique abilities.

A fun fact about me, my favorite tea is Marco Polo by Mariage Frères :)

My name is Jahnya Gilkes, I am a track and field athlete at Albright College. I am double majoring in Fashion Design & Music Industry Studies and will graduate in May 2022. I am from Brooklyn, New York. I am a designer, model, stylist and I also own my own clothing line. I love to play Steel Pan, create outfits and listen to music.