The Executive Board
Get to Know Us
Tangee Carter
Tangee.carter@usm.edu
Advisor
Tangee Carter is the Campus Advisor for I.D.E.A.L. Women. She is a native of Terry, MS and a current resident of Hattiesburg, MS. She currently serves as the Assistant Director for Residence Education & Staff Recruitment for the Department of Housing & Residence Life at Southern Miss.
She obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 2008, and a Master of Science Degree in Political Science 2010, both from The University of Southern Mississippi. Tangee is a proud and active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Tangee has a passion for developing young women and serving her local community. Along with being the Campus Advisor for I.D.E.A.L. Women, she is also the Advisor for the Hattiesburg Zeta Archonette Youth Auxiliary, and a girls’ basketball coach at Temple Baptist Church.
Brianna Williams
brianna.p.williams@usm.edu
President
My name is Brianna Williams and I am a Senior Broadcasting Journalism major with a Spanish Minor. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Ridgeland, Mississippi. My goal for Ideal this year is to serve the community and continue to uplift other women as I climb. I am so excited about what Ideal has in store for the academic year of 2019-2020. #IdealWomenTTT
Verkilya Hogan
verkilya.hogan@usm.edu
Vice President
My name is VerKilya Hogan and I am a Junior Business Administration Major from Tchula, MS. I am so thankful to be able to serve our campus and the Hattiesburg community in such capacity. I am looking forward to doing great things with IDEAL this upcoming school year, and watching us all grow as a collective.
Tatierra Givens
tatierra.givens@usm.edu
Secretary
Hello! My name is Tatierra Givens from Columbus, Mississippi. I am a senior Mathematics major with a Spanish minor. Since joining I.D.E.A.L., I’ve learned more about empowerment, ambition, and hard work! I’m so excited to serve on executive board this year!
Somai Fikes
somai.fikes@usm.edu
Treasurer
Hey yall! My name is Somai Fikes and I’m from Meridian, MS. I’m a Senior majoring in Hospitality & Tourism Management with a minor in Communication Studies. Some of my favorite hobbies include shopping, photography, and traveling! I have a heart for community service, and I get a chance to do what I love through the amazing Luckyday Scholarship Program, my exceptional sorority Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., and of course, with the wonderful ladies of I.D.E.A.L women.
Alesia Hubbard
Alesia.hubbard@usm.edu
Parlimentarian
My name is Alesia Hubbard and I am a senior Forensic Science major with a emphasis in Criminal Justice. I was born and raised in wonderful southern state of Mississippi. My goals for IDEAL this year is to lead and grow within this organization by providing service to others. I am eager to see what this academic year will bring.
Markelia Roberson
Markelia.roberson@usm.edu
Chaplin
Hi my name is Markelia Roberson. I am a Moss Point, Mississippi native, born & raised on the Gulf Coast. I obtained an Associates of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Jones County Junior College. Currently, I attend the University of Southern Mississippi where I study Broadcast Journalism and Spanish. My goals for Ideal this year is to bring our bond closer to Christ as we continue to build our bond together as an organization.
Akiyla Thicklen
akiyla.thicklen@usm.edu
Community Service Chair
My name is Akiyla Thicklen. I am a Senior Psychology Major from Jackson, MS. I currently serve as the community service chair for I.D.E.A.L. I have a dedication for service and giving back to the local community of Hattiesburg and the Pine Belt Area. We believe that serving the community in a valuable way is vital to helping the citizens of our community. Community Service is one of I.D.E.A.L. purposes.
Allaija Williams
allaija.williams@usm.edu
Events Chair
My name is Allaija Williams and I am a sophomore Journalism major from Clinton, Mississippi. Since I became a member of I.D.E.A.L Women, I set a goal to not only better myself as a woman but cultivate my community into one of excellence. I am committed to the principles of Ideal and here to serve
Michelle Kinzey
Michelle.kinzey@usm.edu
Campus Relations Chair
I was born in Kenner, Louisiana but relocated to Jackson, Mississippi, following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. I am currently obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Child and Family Sciences with an emphasis in Child Development. My mission for I.D.E.A.L this year is to lift as I climb as I perform the duties of a New Member Advisor by welcoming new member into the circle of service and sisterhood just as my sisters welcomed me!
Nytoria Randle
nytoria.randle@usm.edu
Social Chair
My name is Nytoria Randle. I am senior here at USM and I am majoring in Business Management. I serve as Social Media’s Chair and this year I want everyone to know what an I.D.E.A.L Woman stands for and why we stand that way.
Breannia Shorty
breannia.shorty@usm.edu
Sisterly Relations Chair
My name is Bre’Annia Shorty and I serve on the Sisterly Relation chair. I am a junior majoring in public health. I am from Senatobia, Ms and my goal this year for I.D.E.A.L. Women is to make each member feel connected and gain a bond with each other that will last forever while lifting one another as we climb.
