Director
Eurica Huggins Axum
Ms. Eurica Huggins Axum is the Director of the USAID Donald M. Payne Fellowship Program at Howard University. Ms Huggins Axum is an international...
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Deputy Director
Nijhier-Aleem Jules
Nijhier-Aleem Jules is a native of the Jersey Shore and a graduate of Howard University. Ni (Nh-Eye), as he is known amongst colleagues and... -
Program Coordinator - Finance
Michelle Henriquez
Michelle Henriquez has worked in the Mortgage Finance Industry in various roles supporting Mortgage Operations for over 20 years. Her primary... -
Deputy Director - Finance
Olivia Johns
Olivia brings a wealth of experience and has worked in several industries including education, oil and gas, engineering, legal, and real estate.... -
Program Manager of Logistics, Operations, & Compliance
Nia-Melanie Moise
Nia-Melanie Moise has spent her career in the higher education sector with a background in administration, strategic planning, operations,... -
Program Manager of Outreach and Recruitment
Kyean Clore-Byrd
Kyean Clore-Byrd is a Pennsylvania native and an alum of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Class of 2014. He is a Francophile... -
Program Manager for Congressional Placements and Fellow Selections
Melina Perez
Melina Perez hails from Los Angeles, California. She graduated with a Master of Public Policy from the Hertie School in Berlin, Germany in... -
Program Coordinator
Niesha Minnifield
Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Niesha Minnifield has lived and worked within urban and metro areas all her career. While attending Pratt... -
Payne Senior Advisor
Gary C. Juste
Gary C. Juste is a retired Senior Foreign Service of the rank of Minister Counselor in May 2020. He is currently a development consultant,...
