The Omicron Delta Kappa Key Fund has been created to support scholarships and the gift of membership for students from underrepresented and historically marginalized racial and ethnic minority groups. The Key Fund also supports the Society’s diversity, equity, and inclusivity leadership development programming.
Justin Bright (Emory University)
Justin Bright is completing a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He is specifically pursuing a concentration in information systems and operation management and consulting. Justin serves as the vice president for marketing for the Mu Circle at Emory. In addition, he is the vice president of programming for the Goizueta Black Student Association, an event intern for the Office of Sustainability Initiatives, and a peer mentor for the Ethics and Servant Leadership Forum. As an outstanding student, Justin has been named to the Goizueta Dean’s List.
This year, Justin will be the teaching assistant for Marketing 443: Integrated Marketing Communications and Organizational Management 432: Negotiations. He will soon commence pursuing his M.B.A. at Goizueta.
Shiru Kimani (St. Lawrence University)
Shiru Kimani graduated magna cum laude from St. Lawrence University (SLU) in May 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in international economics and multilanguage (French/Arabic) with a minor in statistics. While at SLU, she participated in undergraduate research on topics such as resolving long-lasting controversial theories on food security, Kenya’s economy, and Chinese foreign direct investments. Shiru Kimani served as a community assistant, co-president of the SLU Bible Study Club, concert co-chair of the Associate of Campus Entertainment, and student ambassador for SLU’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. She was also selected as a scholar of the Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program.
In recognition of her extensive campus involvement, academic excellence, and exemplary leadership, Shiru was awarded the Outstanding First-Year Student Award. She was also on the Dean’s List and is a member of the school’s economics honorary. Shiru also received the Gilman Scholarship for her study abroad experience in France. She is passionate about international development and finance. Shiru is currently pursuing a master’s degree in global policy studies at the University of Texas at Austin with the goal of becoming an American diplomat.
Amanda Murray (Southern Connecticut State University)
Amanda Murray completed her undergraduate degree at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) in 2020, where she graduated magna cum laude, earning a bachelor’s degree in public health and a minor in leadership development. At SCSU, she participated as a member of the women’s varsity lacrosse team at the NCAA Division II level. In addition, Amanda served in many other leadership roles, including being a peer mentor, success navigator, and secretary of the SCSU Circle. She received multiple awards and honors at SCCU, including the Outstanding Sophomore of the Year Award in 2018 and earning honors recognition for four years. Amanda was repeatedly named to the North-East 10 Division II Academic Honor Roll.
Amanda is presently working on her Master of Education degree, with a focus on K-12 school counseling, at Plymouth State University. She has been a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Life and volunteered in her community by coaching girls’ sports at a local middle school. Amanda, who has type 1 diabetes herself, has also been the assistant director with the American Diabetes Associations’ Camp Carefree. She has worked at a local elementary school and plans to start her career in school counseling shortly after graduation.
