Marketing Ambassador Program
NCCU Hospitality's Marketing Ambassador Program is made up of especially driven NCCU undergraduate students who have a proven passion for people, hospitality, academia, and their community. They support our dining services through tablings and events, content creation and promotion, and being a dedicated voice for their campus peers. Our Marketing Ambassador Program not only works to further engage our campus community, but to challenge and prepare marketing and hospitality talent for future roles and opportunities post-graduation.
Meet the Program Directors
RachelBlackDirector | NCCU Hospitality Marketing Director
Black-Rachel@aramark.comRachel is a seasoned marketing professional with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, 8+ years in marketing, strategy, and events, and has worked in Aramark's Collegiate Hospitality field for 6 years, at universities across North Carolina and Virginia. She is passionate about the community, student experience, and supporting the development of aspiring young professionals.ShyheemGriffithCo-Director | NCCU Hospitality Digital Marketing Coordinator
Shyheem is a May 2026 graduate of NCCU, currently pursuing his master's degree while working as our Digital Marketing Coordinator. Shyheem was an active leader in the Marketing Ambassador Program during his time as an undergraduate, specializing in photography and content creation. Passionate about hospitality, he enjoys connecting with students and creating positive experiences through service.
Do You Have What it Takes?
Traits of an NCCU Hospitality Marketing Ambassador
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Meet the Team
Meet Your 2026-2027 Hospitality Marketing Ambassadors!
Story Hawthorne
Leadership, Peer Engagement, & Insights
Story is a rising senior from Greensboro, NC. She is passionate about her campus community and enjoys building connections with her peers through tabling events and networking opportunities.
MAJOR: Mass Communications - Broadcast Media CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & SUCCESS: - Spring 2025 Initiate: Gamma Gamma Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
- 2025-2026 Chapter Secretary
- President of the National Association of Black Journalists, NCCU Chapter
- NCCU Residence Life RA
Deanna Lemorin
Leadership, Peer Engagement, & Content Creation
Deanna is a rising senior from Arizona. She has been a dedicated member of the team for a year and a half and enjoys creating engaging video content for social media. She hopes to continue to blend creative content development with grassroots marketing strategy to amplify brand presence and engagement.
MAJOR: Business Administration - Marketing CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & SUCCESS: - Miss Alpha Phi Alpha for Gamma Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Ambassador for NCCU’s Business School
- 2025-2026 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Yard Ambassador & Influencer
Zionna Lilly
Leadership, Peer Engagement, & Content Creation
Zionna is a first-generation, Honors Student and rising senior from Charlotte, NC. She has been a dedicated member of the team for a year and a half, consistently contributing her leadership, creativity, and commitment to excellence while fostering collaboration and driving meaningful impact.
MAJOR: Political Science - Theory & Pre-Law CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & SUCCESS: - Spring 2025 Initiate: Alpha Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- 2025-2026 Junior Class Senate Representative
- 2025-2026 Vice President of Collegiate 100 Women at NCCU
- Political Science Organization Member
- Mellon Research Scholar, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
- NCCU Honors Program
Camora Bree McRae
Leadership, Peer Engagement, & Insights
Bree is an Honors Student and a rising senior at NCCU. She is passionate about people and her campus community and enjoys creating meaningful experiences for students, with her teammates in the Hospitality program.
MAJOR: Pharmaceutical Science - Pre-Pharmacy MINOR: Clinical Research CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & SUCCESS: - Spring 2024 Initiate: Alpha Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- 2025-2026 SGA Junior Class Vice President
- Founder and Co-Founder of The IMPACT (Inspiring Mentorship, Professional Advancement and Community Transformation) Student Organization
- NCCU Honors Program
Peyton Paul
Leadership, Peer Engagement, & Content Creation
Peyton is a rising senior from Charlotte, NC. She has a unique background in marketing, film, and journalism and actively works to enhance student life and engagement. She enjoys working with students and adding to their experience on campus through her marketing and ambassador roles.
MAJOR: Mass Communications - Public Relations CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & SUCCESS: - NCCU Chapter of Public Relations Social Association Member
- National Society of Leadership and Success Member
- Center for Financial Advancement Program Member
- 2025-2026 SGA Junior Class Senator
Khaila Barrett
Peer Engagement & Content Creation
Khaila is a rising senior at NCCU with a strong interest in leadership, marketing strategy, and community engagement. With aspirations of pursuing a career in the sports and entertainment industry, as well as attending law school, Khaila is committed to using business and advocacy to inspire change.
MAJOR: Business Administration - Marketing CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT & SUCCESS: - 2025-2026 Miss Student Activities Board (SAB)
