Interested in attending the Finding CLASS: Alumni Dinner? Don't forget to register for this amazing event and check out which alumni will be present below:
Jason Roberson
Jason Roberson earned his Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of North Texas (UNT) and MBA from Texas Christian University (TCU). He currently serves as the Global Director of Public Relations for SAP, ghostwriter and owner of the Wordsmith Corporation, and Mayor of Forney, Texas. Mr. Roberson has been a professional communicator since graduating from UNT more than 20 years ago as a newspaper reporter, public relations executive, ghostwriter, and now elected official. He spent the first half of his career writing for newspapers such as the Dayton Daily News, Detroit Free Press, and Dallas Morning News. He then transitioned to public relations, working collaboratively on various corporate teams. He then went back to school for his MBA, which helped better monetize his love for storytelling as an entrepreneur. His comfort level with people and love for problem-solving led him into local politics.
Tina Young
Tina Young earned her degree in journalism in 1991, graduating cum laude. She is the founder and CEO of Marketwave, a brand communications and marketing firm founded in 1998. She has worked in the field where she focused on her educational path at the University of North Texas (UNT). She studied journalism, mass communications, marketing, and psychology as she built her degree plan at UNT and all of those areas were valuable in launching her career first in advertising, then in marketing and public relations. She also has experience working for David Hadeler & Associates (Ad Agency), Edelman Worldwide (Public Relations Firm), Bustin & Co. (Marketing Firm), and GTT Communications (Tech Public Relations Firm).
Amani JeAnna Wells-Onyioha
Amani JeAnna Wells-Onyioha earned her Bachelor of Science in Merchandising and Master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas (UNT). She currently serves as an Operations Consultant at AJW Operations Consulting. As a political expert, civil rights advocate, and thought leader, Amani worked for the Democratic Party in Dallas, a Texas state representative race, Dallas district attorney races, and for the coordinated campaign of Texas Democrats including Beto O'Rourke's race. After the murder of Trayvon Martin, Amani understood that change would require systematic and institutional change, so she committed herself to making an impact in her local and national communities. She's represented clients like Ahmaud Arbery's family lawyer Attorney Lee Merritt, Mayoral candidate India Walton, City Councilman Daniel Carlino, and City Councilwoman Lauren Rider, among others. Recently, she's appeared on Newsweek's Debate, The Krystal Knight Show, Let it Be Known, Fox Soul, Diamond and Silk's Chit Chat, and NTD News and has been featured in Forbes, International Business Times, INSIDER, Epoch Times, PR News, SuperCreator, and more.
Reggie Sutton
Reggie Sutton earned his Bachelor of Arts in Radio, TV, Film in 1993 and his Master's in Radio, TV, Film in 1995, both from the University of North Texas (UNT). Reggie has valuable experience in interactive and mobile marketing and advertising, media management & production (including Commercial, Video, TV & Film) and new media technology execution and project/production management. A creative and analytical thinker, Reggie brings to the table over 20 years experience and the ability to "strategically execute" interactive marketing, media and advertising programs. Reggie has been the principal in helping agencies (large and small), corporations, non-profits and small businesses plan, develop and execute integrated marketing initiatives that are B2B and/or consumer-focused programs aimed at increasing opportunities for one-to-one marketing, creating community, enhance interactions with consumers and more. Currently, Reggie is the Director of Digital Production for Dieste, an award winning multimedia advertising agency. He leads the digital execution for high profile clients such as AT&T, Cricket, Merck, Pollo Loco, Dunkin Donuts and more. Reggie spent two years within the New York City advertising world. Formerly Reggie Sutton was COO/Executive Producer at Media 13 Creative Productions, Vice President of Interactive Operations at Targetbase, and Vice President of New Media Operations at NUMANTRA. Additionally, Reggie spent 7 years at Tribal DDB Worldwide as the Director of Production and Program Management/Executive Digital Producer. In this role, he managed numerous award winning interactive marketing programs for clients such as Pepsi, Pepsi Stuff, Mountain Dew, Aquafina, Exxon Mobil, Footaction, American Airlines, JC Penney, United States Air Force, The Home Depot and many more.
Ron Lynch
Ron Lynch earned his Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from the University of North Texas (UNT). He currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources Operations for The Certified Group. Ron also has 20+ year career in Human Resources with experience in a wide array of companies such as Johnson & Johnson, 7-Eleven and Sonic. He specializes in Human Resources systems and technology as well as benefits and rewards.
Brian Briscoe
Brian Briscoe earned his Bachelor of Arts in Radio, TV, and Film from the University of North Texas (UNT) in 1978. He has 30+ years of experience in public relations and 10 years in broadcast media. Brian's focus has been on developing creative public relations and communications plans, managing crisis communications, and fostering brand and community relations. Having worked as a broadcast journalist prior to public relations, he offers a keen perspective and insight into communications for clients. Building strong personal relationships in media sectors and within the public relations industry has been, and continues to be, a strength of his approach to serving clients in a one-on-one style. Experience in a public relations agency setting, corporate communications, book/author promotions, retail marketing and branding, motorsports public relations, intercollegiate athletics public relations, crisis communications, media training, and broadcast media. Has served as a press officer with the United States Olympic Committee and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Brian founded Briscoe Communications in 2017 and previously served in senior public relations leadership roles with Brown Books Publishing Group, Tucker & Associates Public Relations, Texas Motor Speedway, NCAA Lone Star Conference, University of North Texas Athletics, Southern Methodist University Athletics, and the Dallas Sidekicks Soccer Club. In broadcast media, Brian served as a sports producer, reporter, and anchor in the cable television industry and at KRLD radio in Dallas.
J. Lilly
J. Lilly earned his BBA in Business Administration from the University of North Texas (UNT) and his MBA from the University of Dallas. He currently serves as the Senior Practice Manager at Wipro Limited, an international Technology Services company. J. Lilly also specializes in leading Cloud Infrastructure services and solutions. Prior to this role, he served as a Sales and Marketing Manager at Volteo, a niche technology services and automation firm. He also worked for some of the largest technology companies in the world including IBM, HP, Dell and DXC to name a few, while working in a variety of Sales, Consulting, Marketing and Technical roles. For over 20 years, he has successfully helped clients build their technology infrastructure strategy while working with a number of senior level executives and directors. With regards to philanthropy and community involvement, J. founded and is the Executive Chairman of the Board for his nonprofit, Supplying Our Seniors, where he leads a team of volunteers that assist Seniors with nutritional needs, financial assistance and other wellbeing support services aimed at providing safer living options for senior citizens. He also serves as a board member for the University of North Texas College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS).
Tiffaney Dale Hunter
Tiffaney Dale Hunter earned her Master of Business Administration and Graduate Finance Certification from Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox School of Business in 2018. She also earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of North Texas (UNT) along with an Associate of Liberal Arts from Blinn College. Tiffaney serves as the founder and principal for the Tiffaney Dale Agency. She is an award-winning global marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience with developing successful business strategies for Fortune 500 companies, national foundations, nationally ranked research universities and an array of high-profile companies from a range of industries. Currently, she implements internal communications for a global audience of more than 90,000 professionals at one of the largest professional services companies in the world. A highly respected and trusted industry and business pioneer, she was awarded the 2015 University of North Texas Distinguished Young Alumnus Award and the coveted 2013 Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Quest for Success Award. In addition, Tiffaney is a member of the Junior League of Dallas and a graduate of Leadership Dallas '07, Leadership Arts '07 and Leadership Women '19. She is a member of the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Xi Omega chapter.
Sarina Lora Davidson
Sarina Lora Davidson earned her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies with a focus in Criminal Justice, Business Management, and Communications in the spring of 2019. She currently serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Fundraising at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County. Sarina has a strong passion for enabling the 31,000+ kids we serve in Tarrant and Denton County to reach their full potential through safe & positive environments, academic success, lead a healthy lifestyle, and development their character & leadership skills. Some of her other involvements include: Member for Casa Mañana, Board Member for Texas Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board, Executive Committee Member for the Red Shoe Society of Fort Worth benefitting the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth, President for Tarrant County for the University of North Texas Alumni Association, Marketing Committee Member for Leadership Fort Worth, Member of Steer Fort Worth, Founding Ambassador for the Young Women's Preparatory Network, Founding Board Member for the Sunhouse Arts - The Work Project.
Hannah MacIntyre
Hannah MacIntyre is a current Ph.D. Candidate in CAS/Anthropology at Washington State University where she also earned her Master's in Anthropology. She earned her Bachelor's in History right here at the University of North Texas (UNT). Hannah currently serves as a Career Coach with the UNT Career Center for the College of Education. Before joining the Career Center Team, Hannah served as a Public Anthropologist advancing government, Tribal, and community partnerships, research, and digital presence strategies. Hannah has experience teaching in a wide variety of educational settings; in addition to teaching college courses (Introduction to Anthropological Theory and Gender in Cross-cultural Perspectives), she taught high school (Government, Economics, US History, and World Geography) in the DFW Metroplex, and prior to that worked in public health outreach and education.
Kate Thompson
Kate Thompson earned both her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and her MA in English from the University of North Texas. She spent several years teaching English at the high school and collegiate level, where she discovered her love of working with students. While teaching, Kate built up a social media following on TikTok, chronicling her thoughts about education, teaching, and advocating for more empathy-based teaching. She leveraged that success and became a full-time Social Media Manager before wanting to move back into the educational space. She now works as an Internship Specialist here at UNT and loves working with students on meeting their professional goals!
Dr. Albert Bimper
On March 8th, 2023, the University of North Texas named Dr. Albert Bimper Jr. as Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. Dr. Bimper officially joined UNT on July 1, 2023, after most recently serving at Colorado State University, a public land-grant research university, in a variety of advancing leadership roles, including interim director of the School of Education, interim chief of staff in the Office of the President, associate dean and executive director for the College of Liberal Arts, assistant vice provost for academic affairs, and assistant vice president for student affairs. His administrative experience spans several areas and includes leadership roles in multiple colleges, academic affairs, student affairs, and intercollegiate athletics. A native of Arlington, Texas and graduate of Arlington Bowie High School, Dr. Bimper earned his Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in cultural studies in education at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned a master's degree in health and kinesiology from Purdue University and a bachelor's degree in health and exercise science from Colorado State University. Dr. Bimper was a first-generation, collegiate student athlete playing football for Colorado State and went on to become a part of the Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts in 2006.
Meagan McNeely
Meagan M. McNeely earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Texas in International Studies with a concentration on Regional Studies (Africa) and International Development. After receiving her B.A., Meagan returned to her native California where she worked in social services and project management. Her love of client interaction and project management, especially contracts and compliance, led her to seek more business experience. After working with non-profits and social services, then in business management, Meagan obtained her ABA Certified Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego, graduating with honors and a specialization in Business Litigation. After several years of "real world" work experience, Meagan applied to law school and accepted a full scholarship from The Pennsylvania State University. While earning her Juris Doctor, she served as a lead intern at the law school's Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic, helping small business owners across Pennsylvania. Meagan graduated from Penn State Law with a specialized concentration in Corporate Law and Practice. Meagan's background in social services and business management provides her with a unique perspective to counsel her clients in all areas of corporate law, business litigation, entity formation, and contracts. She provides guidance for her clients from the start-up stage to the sale of their businesses. While she frequently works with startups and new businesses in the formation stage, Meagan also helps clients with matters such as drafting and reviewing a variety of contracts and agreements, corporate governance and compliance, estate planning, and business transactions. Meagan's litigation experience and utilization of her own business background allow her to craft contracts and handle transactions with the experience and intention of avoiding or potentially defending against lawsuits, thus protecting her clients as wholly as possible. Meagan also works as a freelance editor and author, focusing on academic writings regarding sports law; specifically, Meagan has edited work on stadium financing, edited and co-authored a treatise on Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Rights for College Athletes, and is currently acting as the head editor, co-author, and publication contributor for an upcoming book on NIL rights.
Stan Hughes
Stan Hughes is a Career Coach in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He is an Army veteran who served in Desert Storm in 1990 where he was injured during battle. While his military career was cut short due to injuries, Stan still had a passion to help veterans through volunteering and creating various programs. During his journey of serving veterans, he assisted with homelessness, HIV counseling, money management resources, and helped to create outreach programs to better serve their daily needs. He felt he could better serve the veteran population through education. Stan received his undergraduate degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois in 2012 and continued his education at Benedictine University where he received his master's degree in Organizational Behavior in 2015 and an MBA in 2017.