As part of its historic Centennial celebration, ɫ�ش�ý is proud to announce its 2025 class of 40 Under Forty honorees—a distinguished group of alumni who exemplify the Xavier legacy of excellence, leadership, service, and impact in their communities and professions. 

The 2025 class will be honored at the Xavier 40 Under Forty Awards during the University’s Centennial Homecoming festivities on November 6, 2025, at the Higgins Hotel, 1000 Magazine St., New Orleans.  

“As we mark 100 years of Xavier’s enduring legacy, it is especially meaningful to recognize this incredible group of alumni who are lighting the way for the next century,” said Kimberly Reese ‘95, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement. “These honorees reflect the spirit and values of Xavier.” 

This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees represent the next generation of leaders, trailblazers, and change agents who carry forward Xavier’s mission in fields ranging from medicine, law, education, and business to technology, media, entertainment, and public service. Each recipient has made remarkable strides before the age of 40, demonstrating the transformative power of a Xavier education. 

“Being named to Xavier’s 40 Under 40 is not just a recognition of success, it’s a celebration of how Xavierites are impacting the world,” said Marcia Pecot, Ed.D. ‘96, Director of Alumni Relations. “As we honor the past 100 years, we are proud to shine a light on those shaping the next 100.” 

 

Full list of 2025 honorees: 

Artay Abua-Barnes, Esq. '09 (Lawrenceville, Georgia) – Founder and CEO, NNP Legal, LLC; Attorney Advisor, Department of Veterans Affairs, Board of Veterans Appeals 
 
 

Dr. Alisha M. Bailey '11 (Silver Spring, Maryland) – Health Insurance Specialist, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 
 
 

Sierra Blanchard, J.D. '17 (New Orleans, Louisiana) – Director of Leadership Development and Greek Life; Title IX Coordinator, ɫ�ش�ý 
 
 

Caneita Q. Bosley, M.D. '08 (Pearland, Texas) – Pediatrician, Creighton Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, PLLC 
 
 

Meagan A. Brown, Pharm.D., BCACP '10 (Jackson, Mississippi) – Clinical Associate Professor and Director, The IMPACT Center for Pharmacy Transformation 
 
 

Brittany J. Bush, Pharm.D. '22 (New Orleans) – Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care and Health Equity 
 
 

Dr. Kandis Carter '16 (Washington, D.C.) – Orthodontic Resident, Howard University 
 
 

Sharae Shantae Celestine, Ph.D. '13 (Rosharon, Texas) – Principal Consultant 
 
 

Rachel Clark Caldwell, M.D. '10 (Jefferson, Louisiana) – Attending Physician - Hematologist / Medical Oncologist 
 
 

Christian O. Davillier, DDS, MPH '08 (Virginia Beach, Virginia) – Orthodontist / Owner, Davillier Orthodontics 
 
 

Lauren A. Day-Page, Pharm.D., CCP '14 (Florence, Mississippi) – Geriatrics/Hospice and Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Medical Center 
 
 

Dr. John H. Dixon IV '10 (Madison, Mississippi) – Executive Director, Mississippi Charter Schools Association 

 

Dr. Bernell Elzey, Jr., LPC, NCC '20 (New Orleans) – Teaching Faculty, Antioch University; Owner, Conscious Therapy and Wellness, LLC 
 
 

Asia J. Fernandes, D.V.M. '16 (Oakland, Florida) – Foreign Service Officer, USDA APHIS International Services 
 
 

Alayna J. Freeman '17 (New Haven, Connecticut) – Chief Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow 
 
 

Geannette Green '09 (Tampa, Florida) – Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Centene Corporation 
 
 

Jessica Isom, M.D., MPH '10 (Randolph, Massachusetts) – Founder, Vision for Equity LLC 
 
 

Lawrence Jackson, Ph.D., LMFT '13 (New Orleans) – Behavioral Health Sports Therapist, Tulane's Professional Athlete Care Team; Owner, The Black Male Therapist, LLC 
 
 

Dr. Monique R. Jones '12, '14, '20 (New Orleans) – School Counselor, ReNew Therapeutic Program 
 
 

Kareka Green Joseph '15 (Woodland Hills, California) – Producer, Harpo Productions 
 
 

Sandi Pumulo Lewanika '14 (New Orleans) – Visiting Professor of Music/Artist-in-Residence, ɫ�ش�ý; Owner & Instructor, The Lewanika School LLC 
 
 

Char Daé S. Love-Jones '08 (Columbia, Maryland) – Acting Deputy Inspector General for Mission Support/CFO 
 
 

Christy Montgomery, Ed.D., LPC '08 (Covington, Louisiana) – Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students; Senior Compliance Officer, Southeastern Louisiana University  
 
 

Dr. Shamekia Nwafor '07 (Breaux Bridge, Louisiana) – Owner and Therapeutic Optometrist, Lafayette Premier Vision Center LLC and EyeQ Holdings LLC 
 
 

Omotolani Olasanoye, Ph.D. '15 (Aubrey, Texas) – CEO and Founder, Oh She’s Tech LLC 
 
 

Tiffany Taylor Phillips '21 (Piscataway, New Jersey) – Research and Development Scientist 
 
 

Arndreya Price '08 (Bowie, Maryland) – Founder and CEO, Like No Other Greek 
 
 

Antonio D. Roberts, DDS, MHS, MBA '14 (Alexandria, Louisiana) – Associate Pediatric Dentist, Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 
 
 

Ashley Sankey, M.S. '12 (Houston) – REALTOR®, Ashley Sankey 
 
 

Brittany Scott, PharmD, MPA, MSM '10 (Slidell, Louisiana) – Director of Pharmacy, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 
 
 

Chelsea R. Singleton, Ph.D., MPH '09 (New Orleans) – Assistant Professor, Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences, Tulane University 
 
 

Amber NeKol Spurlock, DDS, MHS '12 (Prairieville, Louisiana) – General Dentist, PDS HEALTH 
 
 

Kamberly D. Tate, DDS '15 (Atlanta, Georgia) – General Dentist, U.S. Army Captain; Entrepreneur 
 
 

Kasey Thomas, J.D., MPA '08 (Hoover, Alabama) – Title IX Coordinator, The University of Alabama at Birmingham 
 
 

Ashley Trussell Croom, DNP, APRN, FNP-C '13 (Raymond, Mississippi) – Clinical Risk Management Lead & Family Nurse Practitioner, CenterWell; Owner, The Yard Milkshake Bar 
 
 

Jordan Vaughn, M.D. '15 (New Orleans) – Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, LSU; Public Health Clinical Director, NOHD 
 
 

Donielle Williams Collins, DMD, MPH '14 (Smyrna, Georgia) – Owner / Pediatric Dentist, Grin Gallery Pediatric Dentistry 
 
 

Richleen E. Wimberly '12 (Baton Rouge) – Shift Supervisor, Marathon Petroleum 
 
 

Jasmine Wise, Ph.D. '12 (Alexandria, Louisiana) – Assistant Professor 
 
 

Aurelia C.H. Wood, M.D. '07 (Louisville, Kentucky) – Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Louisville; Endocrinologist, Norton Children’s Hospital