I am a 2014 graduate of the University of South Carolina’s School of Arts and Science where I majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in History, I was also a member of Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Criminal Justice fraternity. I received my master’s degree from Grand Canyon University in Police Science in 2018. In 2024, I received my Doctoral Degree in Criminology from Nova Southeastern University with an emphasis in Juvenile Justice. The doctoral research focused on qualitative study expanding upon the research and perspectives of SROs. By adding data from an unconventional source, such as School Resource Officers, we can have their experiences documented and potentially provide strategies for gun and delinquency reduction. During my time at USC, Professor Wiser became an interim police chief at the city of Columbia Police Department and was able to get me an internship with the department. Originally intending to pursue a law degree, my path shifted after my internship. I was moved by the work and the opportunity to make a visible difference in people’s lives. This included volunteering in various programs the city officers, to include the youth outreach programs like Rescuing Inner City Students & Kids (RISK) and mentoring in Hammond Village.

I currently have been working for the Columbia Police Department for 11 years. For the first 7 years I worked in the North Region which is in the 29203 zip code; notorious for being a high, violent crime area. I served as a FTO (Field Training Officer) and an officer on CRT (Community Response Team) where we would partner locally with partners like Serve &Connect to deter crime. During those seven years on patrol, I won Knights of Columbus Officer of the Year 2020, Officer of the Quarter 2020, and the Medal of Valor 2020. In 2025, I won First Responder of the Month for September for Columbia. I am a current member of NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives) for South Carolina.

I was promoted to investigator in 2022 and was assigned to CGIU (Crime Gun Intelligence Unit). We were intelligence officers that participated in the federal “Project Safe Neighborhood” partnering with the ATF, US. Marshal, Richland County Sheriff Department, and the US Attorney’s office for gun violence prevention. We also partnered with the agencies and community service providers for Ceasefire to reduce criminal reoffending. Currently I am assigned to the VCAP (Violent Crimes Against Persons Unit) where my role involves investigating some of the most difficult and sensitive cases, including homicides, aggravated assaults, and suspicious deaths. I currently have a 100% clearance in my homicide cases and in 2024, won Investigator of the Year.

I like being able to do what others can’t—or won’t. I built relationships, I earn trust, and I solve cases; because of this, the community knows me and believes in me. It’s about being a voice for victims and their families, especially in cases where the victims can no longer speak for themselves.

At home, I enjoy spending time with two beloved dogs: Nyla, an 11-year-old Chihuahua, and Keeva, a rescued American Pit Bull mix. I enjoy traveling and experiencing new restaurants and attending events like Finlay Fridays and Lets Get Active, in Columbia.

Jonathan Bryant is a Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company in Charlotte, where he focuses on growth strategy and commercial optimization. Prior to joining McKinsey, he worked as a consultant at EY, advising financial services clients across the United States.

A first-generation graduate of the University of South Carolina, Jonathan earned his degree in Finance, Risk Management, and Insurance and was actively involved in the Gamecock Consulting Club, Delta Sigma Pi, and the Moore School Student Ambassadors program.

He remains committed to expanding opportunity for others, serving on the Young Professional Board of Carolina Youth Coalition and the Moore School Young Alumni Board. Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys reading, golf, and pool.

Juan De Filippis is an Engineering Program Manager at Apple, helping power one of the most complex global service operations in the world.

At Apple, Juan leads program delivery across AppleCare’s customer-facing service systems, supporting more than 50 million device repairs every year. He works at the intersection of hardware, software, and people driving cross-functional teams, aligning engineering and business stakeholders, and delivering technology solutions that reach customers in every corner of the globe. From managing critical product launches to modernizing core repair platforms, Juan brings the same discipline and drive he developed at Carolina to some of the most ambitious programs in the technology industry.

His path from Columbia to Austin and Cupertino was anything but linear. After graduating, Juan joined IBM, where he quickly made his mark building AI-powered services on Watson Assistant that supported hundreds of thousands of employees, leading cloud infrastructure migrations, and managing high-velocity Agile teams. That foundation gave him the technical depth and leadership instincts that would later define his work at Apple.

What sets Juan apart is not just what he has built, but how he builds with curiosity, accountability, and a genuine investment in the people around him. He believes technology’s greatest potential lies in its ability to simplify, connect, and empower and he brings that belief to every program he leads.

A proud Gamecock through and through, Juan credits his time at the University of South Carolina as the foundation for everything that followed. It is where he learned to think critically, collaborate boldly, and never stop reaching for what’s next.

Alex Dieringer, MPH, serves as the Executive Director of Virginia Care Partners, an affiliate of HCA, where she leads one of the region’s most comprehensive clinically integrated networks. In this role, she oversees value‑based care strategy and supports more than 1,200 providers in delivering coordinated, high‑quality, and cost‑effective healthcare.

As Executive Director, Alex advances the network’s strategic direction across quality performance, clinical operations, contracting, and provider engagement. Her leadership ensures primary care practices are positioned for success in both risk‑bearing and performance‑based arrangements, advancing outcomes for patients and providers across the Commonwealth.

Before joining HCA, Alex gained extensive experience in value‑based healthcare, provider engagement, and population health through roles with Humana, Evolent Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A proud alumna of the University of South Carolina, Alex graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Education before completing her Master of Public Health at Emory University.

She resides in Richmond, Virginia, with her fellow‑Gamecock husband and their two children, who can be found jumping on the couch to “Sandstorm” every Saturday in the fall.

Morgan Epperson is a 2015 graduate of the University of South Carolina. Since graduation, she has worked across a variety of mediums in the entertainment industry including kids television, live events, news, television, film and also personal PR working for companies such as Nickelodeon, E! Entertainment and Hulu in Los Angeles. In recent years, Morgan has been with The Walt Disney Company, and worked across shows like The Kardashians, Only Murders in the Building, All’s Fair, The Bear, Paradise and more. Now London based, Morgan handles talent relations and events not only in the UK, but also across EMEA.

Taylor Fontan is a dedicated public servant, accomplished attorney, and proud University of South Carolina alumna whose career reflects a commitment to justice, leadership, and community impact. A summa cum laude graduate of South Carolina with degrees in Spanish and Political Science, Taylor carried forward the university’s values of service and excellence into a distinguished legal career.

After earning her Juris Doctor from Indiana University, graduating with Order of the Barristers honors, Taylor went on to serve as a federal judicial law clerk and later as an Assistant United States Attorney. In that role, she prosecuted complex federal cases, including 27 cases arising from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol—work she considers among the most meaningful of her career for its role in upholding the rule of law and supporting law enforcement officers. 

Now an associate attorney in Washington, D.C. at Sher Tremonte LLP, Taylor represents clients in high-stakes white-collar matters while continuing her commitment to mentorship and service. She coaches high school mock trial, mentors aspiring attorneys, and actively builds community through alumni engagement and professional initiatives.

At South Carolina, Taylor’s leadership as an Orientation Leader, tutor, and service organization vice president shaped her lifelong dedication to uplifting others. Whether in the courtroom or the community, she embodies the Gamecock spirit through integrity, resilience, and a deep commitment to making a difference.

Julia Pribyl Ham is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the United States Naval Academy (USNA), recently selected for promotion to Associate Professor with tenure, effective August 2026. She teaches organic chemistry, general chemistry, and a special topics course on polymer synthesis and characterization. Her research focuses on organic and polymer synthesis, with particular emphasis on preparing complex polymer topologies and degradable polymers — areas with growing relevance to advanced materials and sustainability. Her scholarly work has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals including Macromolecules and Polymer Chemistry, and she has been awarded several patents reflecting the applied dimensions of her scholarship.

A distinctive aspect of Julia’s role at USNA is the opportunity to mentor midshipmen — undergraduate students who are simultaneously pursuing academic degrees and preparing for commissioned service as Navy and Marine Corps officers. To date, she has mentored six midshipmen research students, guiding them through the full arc of original scientific research. The competencies developed through research experience map directly onto the demands of naval service: evaluating evidence to support sound decisions, executing challenging laboratory techniques that build disciplined hands-on skill, collaborating effectively as a team under real time and resource constraints, and communicating technical information clearly and persuasively. For future officers who will be asked to make consequential decisions in complex, high-stakes environments, the experience of conducting original research builds exactly the kind of rigorous, adaptive thinking the U.S. naval fleet requires.

Julia is a proud graduate of the University of South Carolina (B.Sc. 2014 & Ph.D. 2018), and deeply honored to be recognized among the 2026 cohort of Gamecock35 honorees. She lives near Annapolis, MD with her husband Jared (also a proud alumnus from the USC College of Pharmacy, 2016).

Gedney M. Howe IV is a Charleston personal injury lawyer who leads the Law Offices of Gedney M. Howe, IV, LLC, a plaintiffs’ firm that has fought for injured South Carolinians since 1937. A third-generation trial attorney, he took the helm of the family practice in 2025 and concentrates on catastrophic injury claims and complex civil litigation, including wrongful death, products liability, federal whistleblower and False Claims Act cases, civil rights litigation, and traumatic brain injury. He is admitted to practice in South Carolina, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Mr. Howe focuses his practice exclusively on representing plaintiffs, in a wide variety of matters that includes catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, civil rights, Federal Tort Claims, False Claims Act litigation ,business litigation,  and complex civil matters. Since being admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2020, he has helped secure approximately $250 million in combined verdicts and settlements, taking on powerful institutional defendants including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice, Dominion Energy, the NFL, Snapchat, and others. His approach is rooted in his grandfather’s philosophy: “A lawyer’s job is to do justice and heal the mind of his clients” a standard Gedney M. Howe, Jr. set when he founded the firm in 1937 and one that has guided every generation since.

Before law school, Mr. Howe worked as a professional hunting guide in Michigan and New Zealand, an experience that sharpened the tenacity and preparation he now brings to every case. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from Winthrop University and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Prior to joining the firm, he clerked for Senator Richard A. Harpootlian, P.A., and served at the insurance defense firm Hall Booth Smith, P.C., giving him firsthand insight into how defendants and their insurers evaluate claims.

Mr. Howe has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year from 2023 through 2026, was named Young Lawyer of the Year by the Charleston County Bar Association, and received the Star of the Quarter award from the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the South Carolina Association for Justice, and the American Association for Justice. His office is located in a restored historic firehouse on Chalmers Street in downtown Charleston, where he offers free consultations to individuals and families dealing with serious injuries caused by negligence, defective products, or institutional misconduct.

Dr. Colin Hungerpiller is a consultant and staff pharmacist with PharmcareUSA where he specializes in the care of geriatric patients through clinical evaluations, interdisciplinary cooperation, and regulatory expertise. He is a native of Hartsville, South Carolina where he was a graduate of Hartsville High School’s International Baccalaureate Program and earned his Eagle Scout Award in 2014. Colin graduated from the University of South Carolina’s College of Pharmacy in 2019 with a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Science and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2021. While in pharmacy school, Colin completed a dual-degree program with the Darla Moore School of Business where he graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2022. He is a 4^th generation student of the University of South Carolina and proud to be part in this Hungerpiller family tradition spanning over a century. 

During his time in pharmacy school, Colin served as the President of Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity, as a College of Pharmacy Ambassador, and was selected for membership to the national pharmacy leadership society, Phi Lambda Sigma. He also participated in a research team that produced a “Top Student Research Poster” finalist at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting in 2020 and was selected for publication as an “Editor’s Choice” article in 2022 by the Open Forum of Infectious Diseases. Upon graduating from pharmacy school, Colin was his class’s recipient of the VIATRIS Excellence in Pharmacy Award.

Outside of the College of Pharmacy while at Carolina, Colin served as President of Omicron Delta Kappa, President of Preston Residential College, staff of Pillars for Carolina, Russell House Advisory Board, New Student Union Steering Committee, and in various leadership roles through Student Government.

Upon graduating from pharmacy school, Colin returned to his hometown of Hartsville to begin his career. Since graduating, Colin has made it his mission to give back to his alma maters, community, and profession. In 2023, Colin followed his passion for public service and ran for City Council in Hartsville where he was elected to represent the residents of District 6. During his time on City Council, the City has invested in public recreation, updates to the local airport, obtained grant funding for new sidewalks throughout the City, and secured federal funding for new police vehicles and equipment. Ongoing projects include the expansion of Hartsville’s downtown, economic development, housing needs, and educational opportunities.

In addition to serving on Hartsville City Council, Colin is a member of the Board of Directors at Thomas Hart Academy (where he attended elementary and middle school), USC College of Pharmacy Alumni Board, Darlington County Opioid Recovery Act Funds Committee, South Carolina Pharmacy Association’s Standard of Care Task Force, and serves as Vice Chairman of the Darlington County Republican Party. He has also spent years volunteering with Boy Scouts of America through prior service as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Lodge Secretary Advisor for his lodge of Scouting’s national honor society, the Order of the Arrow. Colin has been honored with the Order of Arrow’s highest award, The Founders’ Award, and their highest membership honor, the Vigil Honor.

Colin is an avid fan of Gamecock athletics, having traveled across the Southeast watching football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. During the fall, he can be found in Williams-Brice Stadium sitting in the same seats his family has occupied for nearly 60 years. In his spare time, Colin enjoys spending time with family and friends while traveling, fishing, attending civic events, and cheering on the Hartsville High School Red Foxes.

Colin is honored to be in the 2026 cohort for the Gamecock35 and looks forward to continuing his career built on service to others which began at the University of South Carolina.

Dr. Ross Lordo is an obstetrics and gynecology resident at Prisma Health–Upstate, where he serves as Administrative Chief Resident and plays a key role in helping oversee residency operations, education, and scheduling development for a 26-physician training program. He will begin practice with Greenville Ob/Gyn Associates this summer.

Dr. Lordo earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and has developed extensive clinical and surgical experience in women’s health. His academic interests include minimally invasive and robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery, as well as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and postpartum care, with ongoing research focused on postpartum hypertension and surgical outcomes.

A dedicated and proven leader, Dr. Lordo was elected Student Body President at the University of South Carolina, where he represented more than 34,000 students and served on the University’s Board of Trustees. During his tenure, he championed student representation at the Board level, helped implement the University’s first digital student ID system, supported early planning efforts for a new student union, and led campus-wide initiatives focused on mental health awareness and sexual assault prevention.

Dr. Lordo’s contributions have been recognized with several honors, including the Hulka Award from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), the Golden Laparoscope Award, and distinction for best resident research project. He remains committed to advancing women’s health, investing in medical education, and serving his community in South Carolina through both clinical care and leadership.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Emily, whom he met at the University of South Carolina, and their two sons, Foster and Wilson.

Anna Catherine “AC” Parham is a native of Greer, South Carolina, and a personal injury attorney at the Derrick Law Firm. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina with a B.A., earned her J.D. cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Law, and holds an M.B.A. with distinction from The Citadel.

Before entering private practice, AC served as a law clerk to the Honorable Bruce Howe Hendricks of the U.S. District Court. During law school, she served as Associate Editor-in-Chief of the South Carolina Law Review. She has been honored with the Order of the Silver Crescent (South Carolina) and the Kentucky Colonel Award (Kentucky).

Outside of her practice, AC is a women’s sports enthusiast and marathon runner. She volunteers as a Girls on the Run coach, helping young girls build confidence and resilience through running, and with David’s Table, a Christian nonprofit that creates community and belonging for adults with disabilities and their families through programs rooted in faith, connection, and purpose. She is active in the Junior League of Greenville and a member of Christ Church Episcopal. AC’s favorite hobbies are cheering on the Gamecocks and traveling (she recently went to Antarctica!).

David Prim, PhD, is a Principal at Broadview Ventures, where he shares responsibility for Broadview’s day-to-day investment activities in support of Broadview’s mission to improve patient care and outcomes in cardiovascular disease and stroke, including identification and screening of new opportunities, due diligence, deal negotiation, and portfolio company board involvement. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for CorFlow Therapeutics, Relief Cardiovascular, and Puzzle Medical Devices, and he is a Board Observer to Vascular Graft Solutions.

Prior to joining Broadview, David was a Senior Associate at Locust Walk, a global life sciences transaction firm, where he led engagements for biopharma and medtech clients guiding corporate development strategy and supporting sell-side, buy-side, and financing deal execution. Previously, David was a consultant at ClearView Healthcare Partners, a premier life science strategy consulting firm, where he supported completion of high-impact strategy projects for a broad range of industry clients across all aspects of the product lifecycle, including new product planning, R&D, commercial, medical affairs, market access, and lifecycle management.

David earned a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from USC, where his research focused on cardiovascular disease. His research projects covered a wide range of vascular mechanics, hemodynamics, and tissue engineering, with a specific focus on understanding and improving remodeling of coronary artery bypass grafts. David also holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from USC with honors from the South Carolina Honors College. He grew up in Irmo, SC, and is proud to be a Gamecock since birth.

Briana Reckling, a New Jersey native and cum laude graduate of the Darla Moore School of Business where she earned a degree in Marketing, built her college experience around leadership, service, and community impact. During her time at USC, she developed a passion for uplifting those around her while excelling across academics, athletics, and student involvement.

A former Division I student-athlete on the track and field team, Reckling served as President of the Black Business Student Association and held membership roles across multiple campus organizations such as the Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society, MAPP Mentorship Program, OMSA Leadership Council, and the Darla Moore School of Business Student Council for Diversity and Inclusion. She is also a Spring 2021 initiate of the Iota Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She graduated in May 2022 with honors including the SEC Community Service Award, President’s Award, Outstanding Senior Award, and Outstanding Community Service Award.

Following graduation, Reckling joined Smith+Nephew, a global medical technology company that develops and manufactures surgical devices used worldwide, where she completed a 2.5-year rotational program across U.S. Commercial and Global Marketing, Sales Training, and Sales Operations, contributing to cross-functional initiatives within the sports medicine portfolio. In recognition of her leadership, commitment to growth, and impact, she was awarded the Certificate of Leadership. She now serves as a medical device sales representative in sports medicine, supporting surgeons and healthcare professionals in procedures such as rotator cuff repairs, meniscus surgeries, and other soft tissue injuries.

Reckling remains deeply connected to USC, serving as a mentor within the Darla Moore School of Business and supporting student organizations including the TriBeta Honor Society, Carolina Sales Institute, and the Public Health Society through career-focused engagement meetings, delivering presentations on medical device sales. She has also served as a speaker for initiatives including the Moore Impact Podcast, the Business of The Game Event, the Women in Business Council Graduate Panel, and the Rising Scholars Business Success Academy. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Darla Moore School of Business Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, continuing her commitment to uplifting and empowering the next generation of Gamecocks.

Shannon Schoultz is an accomplished senior litigator and discovery counsel at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Atlanta, where she leads strategy and execution in complex, high-stakes litigation. Her practice focuses on the intersection of law, data, and technology, including managing large-scale discovery in multidistrict litigation and advising clients on information governance, compliance, and advanced analytics. Known for delivering practical, technology-driven solutions, she helps global and international organizations navigate evolving legal and data challenges with efficiency and defensibility.

A first-generation college graduate and lawyer, Shannon credits the University of South Carolina with shaping both her career and commitment to service. While at USC, she earned her B.S. in Sport and Entertainment Management with honors in May 2012 and took advantage of scholarship and study abroad opportunities that broadened her global perspective and professional ambitions. She was initiated into the Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in Spring 2010. Following graduation, Shannon relocated to Washington, D.C., where she worked on Capitol Hill for Congressman James E. Clyburn, gaining invaluable experience in public service and policy. She later attended American University Washington College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2015. During law school, she served as a member of the Administrative Law Review, competed on the Moot Court team, and held a regional executive board position with the Black Law Students Association, demonstrating her leadership, advocacy skills, and commitment to service within the legal community.

Today, Shannon remains dedicated to giving back through leadership and mentorship. She serves on the Board of Directors for the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division and as Co-Chair of its Inclusion in the Profession Committee. She is also an advocate for innovation in the legal profession, frequently speaking and writing on ethical AI and modern discovery practices. Shannon’s work reflects a commitment to excellence, leadership, and service—core values of the Gamecock community.

As a former University of South Carolina and NFL quarterback, Connor Shaw established himself as one of the most accomplished players in program history. He was inducted into the University of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2021 and recognized as a 2025 SEC Legend. A proud alumnus of the University of South Carolina, he earned his B.S in Sport and Entertainment Management and is a lifetime member of the Alumni Association.

Following football, Connor joined Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., where he serves as a health and wellbeing consultant. He advises employers, municipalities, and organizations on benefit strategy, risk management, and population health, helping teams operate more efficiently while better supporting their people.

Connor’s purpose expanded following a life altering moment when he survived sudden cardiac arrest. That experience led him to found HRTHUDL (Heart Huddle), a nonprofit organization focused on increasing cardiac emergency preparedness through AED placement, CPR education, and community engagement. Through HRTHUDL, Connor has worked with schools, cities, and athletic programs to help equip everyday people to respond in critical moments and save lives.

He has also remained closely connected to the game of football through mentorship and youth development, hosting camps and partnering with organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs to invest in the next generation.

Connor and his wife, Molly, are raising four children, and their story encourages and challenges people to faithfully use their gifts, lead with integrity, and live on purpose.

Lena’s career has been shaped by a deep curiosity about how innovation moves from the lab to people’s lives. From her early roles at MilliporeSigma and Abcam to positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Sartorius, she built her foundation by working closely with researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders-learning how to translate complex technologies into meaningful solutions. Along the way, she developed a reputation for exceeding goals, building trusted relationships, and leading with both empathy and accountability.

A proud University of South Carolina graduate in Biomedical Engineering, Lena credits her time at USC, both in the classroom and as a member of Alpha Delta Pi—for shaping her leadership style and commitment to community.

Today, Lena is passionate about mentoring others, building high-performing teams, and creating partnerships that push the boundaries of healthcare innovation.

Jenni (Knight) Williams is the Executive Producer of Special Projects at WYFF News 4 In Greenville, South Carolina. Her studies at the University of South Carolina Honors College and School of Journalism and Mass Communications paved the way for her career. A Virginia native, she decided Carolina was the place for her upon receiving the McNair Scholarship. She majored in broadcast journalism and minored in Spanish. Jenni produced and hosted Talk of the Town on Student Gamecock Television and interned at WIS 10 and WYFF 4. Those internships led Jenni to make the Upstate her home as a news producer at WYFF 4. For eight years, she produced the most-watched newscast in South Carolina, WYFF News 4 at 6 p.m. Jenni has led the station’s special projects since January 2023, producing WYFF 4’s Chronicle documentary franchise; elections, sports, education and weather specials; weekly public affairs program, 4 The Record, and more. Jenni and bilingual reporter Carlos Flores launched the market’s first weekly Spanish newscast, Aquí Para Ti, in 2022.

She has won three Emmys, two for Best Newscast and one for Team Coverage of Susan Smith’s Parole Hearing. She has been nominated for an Emmy three other times and is the recipient of several Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC) and South Carolina Broadcasters Association (SCBA) awards and a National Headliner award for health reporting for her work producing Chronicle: State of Mind. Jenni and her husband, Brad (USC Class of 2011), were named the 2024 Distinguished Young Alumni by the South Carolina Honors College.

Jenni served on the School of Journalism and Mass Communications Advisory Council from 2017 to 2020 and enjoys returning to campus to meet with students as often as she can. She is a passionate advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association and served on the marketing and public affairs committee for the Greenville Walk to End Alzheimer’s for five years. She captains a team each year for the Walk. Jenni, Brad and their daughter, Cora, attend Advent United Methodist Church in Simpsonville, where Jenni volunteers in the children’s ministry. The Williams family loves country music, traveling and cheering on the Gamecocks together at Williams-Brice Stadium, Colonial Life Arena and on the road.