Past Recipients

THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION 2008 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2008 LA Recipients

Founder/Chairman, Kim L. Hunter (top left) with The LAGRANT Founation 2008 scholarship recipients and Univision News Anchor Rolando Nichols (top right). The students were awarded scholarships at the 10th Anniversary Scholarship Recognition Reception in Los Angeles on Monday, June 2, 2008.

2008 NYC Recipients

Founder/Chairman, Kim L. Hunter (top left) with The LAGRANT Foundation 2008 scholarship recipients. The students were awarded scholarships at the 10th Anniversary Scholarship Recognition Reception in New York City on Monday, June 9, 2008.

Graduate Students:
Tomika Anderson - University of Missori, Kansas City, Major: MPA, Nonprofit Management and Marketing
Brandi Boatner - Hawaii Pacific University, Major: Communications, Public Relations
Marisel Chavez - University of Florida, Major: Advertising
Gordon Curry - Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Major: Public Relations
Danielle English - University of Denver, Major: Master of Science in Public Relations
Morning Rae Ferris - University of Oregon, Major: Arts & Administration, Events Management & Marketing
Kaneisha Grayson - Harvard Business School, Major: MPA & MPA, Crisis Strategic Communications
Farida Harianawala - New York University, Major: Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Tiffany Henry - University of Texas at Austin, Major: Advertising
Genevieve Koch - New York University, Major: Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Ann Kuo - Northwestern University, Major: Integrated Marketing Communications
Khyati Mehta - New York University, Major: Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Bailey Mosier - Arizona State University, Major: Communications, Public Relations
Teresa Ruiz - University of Souther California, Major: Communications Management, Marketing

Undergraduate Students:
Steven Bram - San Diego State University, Major: Marketing, IMC
Carlos Burset - Syracuse University, Major: Public Communications, Advertising
Ting-Ting Chiu - Pace University, Major: Marketing
Debbie Ebalobo - University of Georgia, Major: Public Relations
Meghan Fitzpatrick - Gonganza University, Major: Public Relations/Advertising
Jonathan Gipson - Rutgers University, Major: Communications
Shirley Giraldo - Syracuse University, Major: Public Relations
Eve Green - California State University, Northridge, Major: Journalism, Public Relations
Diego Gutierrez - Rhode Island School of Design, Major: Graphic Design
Erica Holland - University of Georgia, Major: Public Relations/Speech Communications
Diana Jimenez - The University of Texas at Austin, Major: Advertising
Amber Jolla - American University, Major: Business Marketing/Communications
Michelle Juarez - University of California, Los Angeles, Major: Communication Studies
Jaqueleen Larson - California State University, Long Beach, Major: Marketing
Stephanie Martinez - University of North Texas, Major: Journalism, Public Relations
Monique Murray - Clark Atlanta University, Major: Mass Media Arts, Public Relations
Christine Nieves - University of Pennsylvania, Major: Communications/Marketing & Consumer Psychology
Fadzai Nhamburo - University of Maryland, College Park, Major: Marketing
Karmen Ponder-Moore - The University of Oklahoma, Major: Public Relations/Marketing
Lisa Robinson: University of Southern California, Major: Communications
Nancy Berenice Solis: California State University, Bakersfield, Major: Marketing and Management
Michele Watley- Avila University, Major: Communication Advertising, Public Relations
THE 2007 LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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(Back L-R) Yi Li, New York University; Bjorn Trowery, Pennsylvania State University; Chairman/CEO of Interpublic Group, Michael Roth; Bailey Mosier, Old Dominion University; Bettina Garibaldi, New York University; Diego Gutierrez, Rhode Island School of Design; TLF Founder/Chairman, Kim L. Hunter (Front L-R) Christine Nieves, University of Pennsylvania; Keisha Adams, Harvard Business School; Tymika Morrison, University of Southern California; Christina Hardy, Howard University; Charde Romero, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Jaqueleen Larson, California State University, Long Beach; Saata Bangura, Loyola Marymount University; Myeisha Greene, University of Missouri, Kansas City; Amanda Jones, The University of Arkansas

Undergraduate Students:
Saata A. Bangura, Loyola Marymount University, Major: Studio Arts, Graphic Design
Myeisha R. Greene, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Major: Communications Studies
Diego L. Gutierrez, Rhode Island School of Design, Major: Graphic Design
Amanda C. Jones, The University of Arkansas, Major: Marketing
Jaqueleen A. Larson, California State University, Long Beach, Major: Marketing
Bailey S. Mosier, Old Dominion University, Major: Public Relations
Christine E. Nieves, University of Pennsylvania, Major: Marketing
Dana-Diem, Nguyen, University of Washington, Major: Business Marketing
Charde N. Romero, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Major: Advertising
Bjorn G. Trowery, The Pennsylvania State University, Major: Public Relations
Graduate Students:
Keisha Adams, Harvard Business School, Degree: MBA, Marketing
Bettina Garibaldi, New York University, Degree: MS, Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Christina Hardy, Howard University, Degree: MA, Mass Communications
Yi Li, New York Univeristy, Degree: MS, Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Tymika D. Morrison, University of Southern California, Degree: MS, Strategic Public Relations
THE 2006 LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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(Top L-R) Elda Auxiliare, Howard University; David Ramirez, Virginia Commonwealth University; Brian Rose, University of Washington, Seattle; Natalie Godwin, University of Southern California. (Middle L-R) Bailey Mosier, Old Dominion University; Kalima Mayo-Perez, Hampton University; Sierra Kirby, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Shaquanna Philip, Emerson College. (Front L-R) Keisha Adams, Harvard Business School; Annie Phan, The College of New Jersey; Nancy Jeng, University of Texas at Austin; Monica Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan America; Yili Ma, Syracuse University; Paulita David, Northwestern University; TLF Founder/Chairman, Mr. Kim L. Hunter.

Undergraduate Students:
Jade Howard, Hampton University, Major: Advertising
Nancy Jeng, University of Texas, Austin, Major: Advertising
Sierra Kirby, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Major: Public Relations
Kalima Mayo-Perez, Hampton University, Major: Marketing
Bailey Mosier, Dominion University, Major: Public Relations
Annie Phan, The College of New Jersey, Major: Marketing
Shaquanna Philip, Emerson College, Major: Marketing
Brian Rose, University of Washington, Seattle, Major: Marketing
Yili Ma, Syracuse University, Major: Public Relations
Monica Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan America, Major: Marketing
Graduate Students:
Keisha Adams, Harvard Business School, Degree: MBA, Marketing
Elda Auxiliaire, Howard University, Degree: MA, Communications
Paulita David, Northwestern University, Degree: MBA, Marketing
Natalie Goodwin, University of Southern California, Degree: MA, Communications
David Ramirez, Virginia Commonwealth University, Degree: MS, Advertising

THE 2005 LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

2005 Recipients

Pictured (L-R) are: Recipients William Winder, Penn State University; Jennifer Vasquez, De Paul University; Andrea Spencer, Howard University; Brian Rose, University of Washington, Seattle; Annie Phan, The College of New Jersey; Bailey Mosier, Old Dominion University; William Laws, Morehouse College; Sylvia Duran, Cornell University; Carol Cheung, University of Texas, Austin; Christina Bird, Florida International University; and THE LAGRANT FOUNDATION Founder/President, Mr. Kim L. Hunter.

Christina Bird Florida International University Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Annie Phan College of New Jersey Major: Marketing Standing: Sophomore
Carol Cheung University of Texas, Austin Major: Advertising Standing: Junior
Brian Rose University of Washington, Seattle Major: Marketing Standing: Junior
Sylvia Duran Cornell University Major: Communications Standing: Junior
Andrea Spencer Howard University Major: Marketing Standing: Sophomore
William H. Laws Morehouse College Major: Marketing Standing: Junior
Jennifer Vasquez DePaul University Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Bailey S. Mosier Old Dominion University Major: Public Relations Standing: Freshman
William R. Winder Penn State University Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior

THE 2004 LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS2004 RecipientsPictured top row (L-R) are: Aprill Williams; Christina Bird; Thalia Karesia Batan; Shenneth Dove-Morse; Erica Harris; and Marleny Ramirez.
Pictured bottom row (L-R) are: Kim L. Hunter, TLF founder/president; Thomas Dinh; Candace Davis; Kathy Shepard, TLF board member; William C. Heyman, TLF board member; Gail Moaney, TLF board member; Mai-Lise Nguyen; and Michael Fusilli.

Thomas Dinh University of Southern California Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Erica Harris New York University Major: Marketing Standing: Junior
Thalia Karesia Batan Boston University Major: Public Relations Standing: Sophomore
Aprill Williams Hampton University Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Mai-Lise Nguyen University of Georgia Major: Marketing Standing: Junior
Michael Fusilli Boston College Major: Communications Standing: Junior
Candace Davis University of Alabama Major: Advertising Standing: Junior
Marleny Ramirez Southern Methodist University Major: Advertising Standing: Junior
Shenneth Dove-Morse Howard University Major: Public Relations Standing: Sophomore
Christina Bird Florida International University Major: Public Relations Standing: Sophomore

THE 2003 LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS2003 RecipientsPictured (L-R) are: Teisha-Vonique Hood; Hieu M. Tran; Juliana Gomez-Frausto; Jennifer Vasquez; Vickie McCune; Kim L. Hunter, TLF founder/president; Carah Herring; Clivins Dantus; Thomas Dinh; Ana Gutierrez; and Phyllis Hu.

Teisha-Vonique Hood Southern Methodist University Major: Communications Standing: Junior
Hieu M. Tran University of California, Berkeley Major: Communications Standing: Junior
Juliana Gomez-Frausto California State University Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Jennifer Vasquez DePaul University Major: Communications Standing: Junior
Carah Herring Bennett College Major: Communications Standing: Sophomore
Phyllis J. Hu University of Texas at Austin Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Ana Y. Gutierrez Pepperdine University Major: Advertising Standing: Junior
Thomas Dinh University of Southern California Major: Public Relations Standing: Sophomore
Clivins Dantus Florida State University Major: Advertising Standing: Junior
Vickie McCune Oklahoma Panhandle State University Major: Marketing Standing: Junior

THE 2002 LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS2002 RecipientsPictured (L-R) are: Mr. Kim L. Hunter Founder/President of TLF, with recipients Melissa Lopez, Juliana Gomez-Frausto, Clifford Ng, Deneyse Kirkpatrick, Tiffany Mitsui, Brandi Nichols, Arron Robinson, Quyen Ha, Vicki McCune and Jose Guerrero.

Melissa Lopez California State University, Long Beach Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Brandi Nichols University of Southern California Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Juliana Gomez-Frausto California State University, Long Beach Major: Public Relations Standing: Sophomore
Arron Robinson Syracuse University Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Clifford Ng Pepperdine University Major: Advertising & PR Standing: Junior
Quyen Ha University of California, Berkeley Major: Mass Communications Standing: Junior
Deneyse Kirkpatrick Howard University Major: Public Relations Standing: Sophomore
Vicki McCune Oklahoma Panhandle State University Major: Marketing Standing: Sophomore
Tiffany Mitsui Syracuse University Major: Advertising Standing: Sophomore
Jose Guerrero University of Houston, Downtown Major: Marketing & Communication Standing: Junior

THE 2001 LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS2001 RecipientsPictured top row (Top L-R) are: Mr. Kim L. Hunter, Founder/President of the foundation, with the recipients, Lisa Nourse, Chantel Zapata, Brian Lee, Ann Sari Malmquist, Sofia Guerra.
Pictured front row (L-R) are: Stephanie Patterson, Janis Ortega, Felicia Cantu, Maria Real and Christie Blackmon

Christie J. Blackmon Johnson C. Smith University Major: Public Relations Standing: Senior
Janis Ortega University of Southern California Major: Public Relations Standing: Senior
Ann Sari Malmquist California State University, Long Beach Major: Public Relations Standing: Senior
Sofia Guerra University of Texas at Austin Major: Advertising Standing: Senior
Felicia Cantu University of Texas at Austin Major: Marketing Standing: Junior
Stephanie Patterson California State University Major: Marketing Standing: Senior
Lisa A. Nourse University of Southern California Major: Public Relations Standing: Senior
Brian Lee University of Wisconsin Major: Public Relations Standing: Senior
Maria Graciela Real University of Oklahoma Major: Advertising Standing: Freshman
Chantel N. Zapata Parsons School of Design Major: Advertising Standing: Freshman

THE 2000 LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS2000 RecipientsPictured top row (L-R) are: Keith Wilson, Albert Villalta and Mark Van Lommel.
Pictured middle row (L to R) are: Mr. Kim L. Hunter, president/founder of TLF, Stefanie Brown, and Elaine Willey.
Pictured bottom row (L-R) are: Shavonn Handy, Lyndsey Kuykendall, Felicia Cantu, Sondra Ouye and Joanne Lee.

Stefanie Brown Howard University Major: Marketing Standing: Sophomore
Albert Villalta Pepperdine University Major: Advertising Standing: Senior
Sondra Ouye University of Hawaii at Manoa Major: Marketing Standing: Sophomore
Lyndsey Kuykendall Temple University Major: Public Relations Standing: Freshman
Felicia Cantu University of Texas at Austin Major: Marketing Standing: Sophomore
Elaine Willey California State University, Long Beach Major: Public Relations Standing: Senior
Mark Van Lommel University of Southern California Major: Public Relations Standing: Junior
Joanne Lee California State University, Fullerton Major: Marketing Standing: Freshman
Shavonn Handy Howard University Major: Marketing Standing: Sophomore
Keith Wilson University of Colorado at Boulder Major: Marketing Standing: Junior

THE 1999 LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS1999 RecipientsPictured are: (Top L-R) Mr. Kim L. Hunter, president/founder of TLF; Tamika Hinton; Tiffany Tolbert; Juli Huynh; Yolleta Fomocod; and Joy Smith. Pictured bottom row (L-R) are: Bonnie Hill, president/CEO of Times Mirror Square Foundation and senior vice president of community and public affairs for The Los Angeles Times; Jessica Shih; Jacqueline Quintanilla; Michelle Spikin; and Allen Ward.

Yolleta Fomocod California State University, Long Beach Standing: Senior
Tiffany Tolbert North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro Standing: Senior
Joy Smith Hampton University, Philadelphia Standing: Junior
Jacqueline Quintanilla California State University, Long Beach Standing: Senior
Tamika Hinton Loyola Marymount University Standing: Junior
Mark Van Lommel University of Southern California Sophomore
Michelle Spikin University of North Texas Standing: Senior
Jessica Shih University of California, Los Angeles Standing: Senior
Juli Huynh University of California, Los Angeles Standing: Junior
Allen Ward University of California, Berkley Standing: Freshman