![Asia Brannon](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/brannon-asia-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Asia Brannon
Advisor: Dr. Olav Rueppell
Major: Nutrition
Concentration: Dietetics and Pre-Medicine
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Quote: Being a McNair Scholar will allow me to conduct community-based research in topics of my interest such as areas with food disparities, how to reach that audience, and educating them on the importance of nutrition.
![Ricquita Dillard](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/dillard-ricquita-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Ricquita Dillard
Advisor: Dr. Yarneccia Dyson
Major: Social Work
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Scholar Standout: Ricquita is the Sole Proprietor of Birthing Life. This organization advocates for and educates women on childbirth and postpartum care.
![Kenya Downing](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/downing-kenya-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Kenya Downing
Advisor: Dr. Tyreasa Washington
Major: Social Work & Psychology
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Quote: I quickly learned that it is not so much what you know, but how you will apply what you know to build yourself and be of assistance to others.
![Nijahlyn Edwards](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/edwards-nijahlyn-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Nijahlyn Edwards
Advisor: Dr. Erica Peyton
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
Hometown: Rocky Mount, NC
Scholar Standout: Nijahlyn has an extensive list of volunteer experience which is representative of her commitment to serving others as a future career.
![Keia Harris](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/harris-keia-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Keia Harris
Advisor: Dr. Carrie Rosario
Major: Public Health Education
Concentration: Community Health
Hometown: Mint Hill, NC
Quote: I am not intimidated by a problem, but rather eager to find the cause and effectively find a solution.
![Shaunessy Lofton](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lofton-shaunessy-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Shaunessy Lofton
Advisor: Dr. Carrie Rosario
Major: Public Health Education
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Research Interests: Cultural competency and inclusion in healthcare professions.
![Melissa Lore](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lore-melissa-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Melissa Lore
Advisor: Dr. Ashleigh Gallagher
Major: Psychology
Minor: Human Development and Family Studies & Studio Arts
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Research Interests: Accessibility of higher education to low-income students.
![Ashley Mustain](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mustain-ashley-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Ashley Mustain
Advisor: Dr. Aaron Terranova
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Pelham, NC
Scholar Standout: Ashley volunteers in multiple physical therapy settings throughout the year and showcases a strong aptitude for becoming an expert in the field.
![Draven Ward](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ward-draven-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Draven Ward
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Rhodes
Major: Human Development and Family Studies
Minor: Social Work
Hometown: Durham, NC
Quote: I would like to do research on adoption, specifically on how open vs. closed file adoption affects the mental health of both the adoptee and the biological parents/family.
![Kevin Wilson](https://hhs.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/wilson-kevin-mcnair-2017.jpg)
Kevin Wilson
Advisor: Dr. Jared McGuirt
Major: Nutrition
Hometown: Eden, NC
Quote: My focus in nutrition is childhood obesity with regards to low income households. By conducting research and isolating some of the key factors affecting some of the most vulnerable people, we can begin to implement effective support programs and services.