TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce the 2025 class of its prestigious “40 Under 40” honorees. This annual recognition celebrates the outstanding achievements of young alumni who have made significant impacts in their professions, communities and alma mater. The awards gala will take place during FAMU’s “Eternal World Tour Homecoming” week on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom.

“Florida A&M University is proud to announce the 2025 cohort of 40 Under 40 honorees, a dynamic group of individuals who embody the Rattler spirit through their professional acumen, community service and philanthropy,” said Vice President for Marketing and Communications Alonda Thomas, Ph.D. “Their achievements reflect the power of a FAMU education and the enduring bond they share with the College of Love and Charity.”

The 2025 honorees represent leaders from a wide range of industries, including education, healthcare, business, technology, law, media and public service.

“The 2025 40 Under 40 honorees are shaping the future with their leadership, innovation, and service,” said President Marva B. Johnson, J.D. “They exemplify ‘Excellence with Caring’ and are powerful ambassadors of FAMU’s values in communities across the globe.”

The 2025 cohort of 40 Under 40 honorees are:

• Shelby Avery
• Japera Barnes
• Dia Blackmon
• Jonathan Blackmon
• Constance Boyce
• Alsean Bryant
• Jazmyne Bryant
• Andrew Collins
• Jeremy Davis
• Tiffani Davis
• DeAnthony Friday
• Lance Gold
• Ashlee Gomez
• Amber Gray
• Mario Henderson
• Keyonna Jenkins
• Domonique Jones
• Royale King
• Mellori Lumpkin-Dawson
• Dana Montgomery
• Charles Moorer
• Eric O’Rear
• Janise Phillips
• Larrynee Pierre
• Whitney Powell
• Carlos Richardson
• Napoleon Robinson
• Ivy Salters
• Ashley Scott
• James Seay
• Dwayne Simmons
• Garrett Solomon
• Kennard Speed
• Anna Taylor
• Courtney Thomas
• Milan Thompson
• Tanza Thompson
• Kenedria Thurman
• LaToya Watkins
• Katia Wilson

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