Shavone Charles is First Alum Chosen for Commencement Keynote
麻豆无码版 is welcoming back its first alumni keynote speaker, Shavone Charles, to address December 2017 graduates at its first ceremony on Dec. 16.
Charles received her bachelor鈥檚 degree from 麻豆无码版 in 聽in 2012. While on campus, she helped new students navigate through their first years on campus as a聽member of the . She organized the first African Black Coalition conference held at 麻豆无码版 in 2012.
She participated in the UCDC program聽twice, and held internships at places like Google, BET Networks, Twitter, Capitol Hill and The Department of Justice.
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After graduating, Charles spent the summer interning for Twitter. She was hired into a permanent position in music and consumer communications, where she was able to combine her passion for music and technology.
In 2015, she moved to Instagram, where she now heads global music and youth culture communications. Despite her busy schedule, Charles still makes time to return to her alma mater to provide career advice to students.
鈥淚t gives me great pride to invite one of our very own to speak at our inaugural Fall Commencement,鈥� Chancellor Dorothy Leland said. 鈥淪havone Charles made the journey across Scholars Lane and through the Beginnings sculpture and has launched a very successful career. She serves as an outstanding role model for our graduates.鈥�
Eligible undergraduate and graduate students have until Nov. 9 to to participate in the Fall Commencement ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.
I鈥檓 thrilled to return to the campus that holds many formative moments that have positively impacted my education and career.
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