Hi, My name is Anesha Byrd and I am from Spartanburg, SC. I aspire to attend medical school to pursue a career as a Pediatrician. I graduated from Lander University in May 2021 where I received my Bachelors of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry! During my undergraduate
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Amaya Brockington
Hey my name is Amaya Brockington and I am from Columbia, SC. I currently attend The University of South Carolina Upstate and majoring in Community Health with a minor in Criminal Justice; Class of 2024. I’m very passionate about serving and uplifting the people in our communities. As a member
Zariah Valentine
Hey! My name is Zariah Valentine. I am a rising Junior attending Claflin University. While attending Claflin University I have obtained a 3.7 GPA and is currently been recognized for Academic excellence. I hope to change the world of mental health for black communities by educating the importantance of this
Jessica Igollo-Ogele
Jessica Igollo-Ogele is an incoming freshman at UNC Chapel Hill. She is a Squad Leader for Bloom Upstate and loves working with kids. She is a Nigerian American who is passionate about her community and young women of color. She’s an advocate for crocs & pineapple on pizza. Jessica plans
Phyllecia Johnson
Hey my name is Phyllecia Nickole Johnson and I am a graduate of SCSU the greatest HBCU ever. I am a communications major that decided to live life through my experiences and travel to learn more about my divine self! I believe that young women of color are queens and
Zy’Novia James
Zy’Novia James is one of the Junior Squad Leaders here at Bloom Upstate. Graduating from Boiling Springs High School, she plans to attend the University of South Carolina to major in biological sciences and pursue dentistry. She also attended the Spartanburg Early College High School program where she graduated with