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THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING BACK

My philanthropic work stems from my belief of giving back to the community that defined and shaped me. Early in my childhood, I witnessed my mother, Alisa Young, volunteer on a daily basis at the local recreation center in Norfolk, VA. for more than ten years. I knew from that moment that life wasn't about taking and receiving selfishly but about giving yourself to others for the betterment of that person.

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JOURNEY

"WE ARE RESPONSIBLE TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE LIVE AND WORK AND TO THE WORLD COMMUNITY AS WELL"

J&J CREDO

Upon my graduation from Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, VA., I was awarded over eight academic scholarships which allowed me to attend Old Dominion University (ODU).

 

In 2004, I became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

 

By 2005, I graduated from ODU with a BS in Chemistry and an MS in Environmental Engineering. I then relocated from Virginia to California to begin my professional career with Johnson & Johnson (J&J). During that time I learned about the Credo and was inspired to start my first endowment.

SCHOLARSHIPS

"WHEN YOU LEARN, TEACH. WHEN YOU GET, GIVE."

MAYA ANGELOU

To date, I have three endowed scholarships, a book stipend scholarship and a Boys & Girls Club Scholarship.

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Toykea S Jones (TSJ):

  • Endowed Scholarship in Engineering was created in 2010

  • Endowed Scholarship in Supply Chain Management was created in 2014

  • Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry was created in 2018

  • Foundation Scholarship Book Stipend was created 2012 and 

  • The Boys and Girls Club of America Scholarship  was created in 2018

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BOARD MEMBER

"A LEADER SHAPES AND SHARES A VISION, WHICH GIVES POINT TO THE WORK OF OTHERS"

CHARLES HANDY

Former Governor Ralph Northam confirmed my re-appointment to the Board of Visitors at Old Dominion University July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024. I was previously appointed by former Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, for my first term (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2020) and served in the following capacities:

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2022 - Current​

  • Chair,  Academic & Research Advancement 

 

2020 - 2022

  • Vice Rector, Board of Visitors (2021 - 2022)
  • Chair,  Academic & Research Advancement 

 

2019 – 2020

  • Chair, Academic & Research Advancement
  • Vice Chair, Student Enhancement & Engagement

 

2018 – 2019

  • Chair, University Advancement
  • Vice Chair, Academic & Research Advancement

 

2017 – 2018

  • Vice Chair, Academic & Research Advancement

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2012 – 2016

  • Advisory Board for the College of Engineering and Technology 

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