Spartans recognized in 40 Under 40

Posted on April 23, 2021

Aerial photo of downtown Greensboro skyline
Aerial photo of downtown Greensboro skyline

Ten Spartans were honored at the Triad Business Journal’s annual 40 Under 40 awards event on Thursday, April 22. 

The event, held virtually this year, recognizes extraordinary young professionals in the Triad. 

The list of 2021 honorees includes three UNCG staff members, six alumni, and one student. See the list below. 

Yubi Aranda Sandoval ’17
Assistant director of alumni engagement, UNCG

Zachary Smith
Director of emergency management, UNCG

Jeff Whitworth ’13 MS
Associate vice chancellor and chief technology officer, UNCG

Dr. Jason Caldwell ’03
CEO and senior consultant, Ubuntu Consulting
Adjunct professor, N.C. A&T

Kerrie Rogers Engle ’11, ’18 MBA
Pattern manager, Kontoor Brands Inc. 

Ashley Hooker ’05
Interior designer, LAMBERT Architecture + Interiors

Mia McDonald ’15
Physician assistant, Wake Forest Emergency Providers 

Jessica Raby ’14, ’21 MPA
Workforce program manager, Piedmont Triad Regional Council

Heather Rouse ’11, ’12 MS
Regional controller, Samet Corp. 

Marcus Thomas
Dream Team director, Mount Zion Greensboro
Student, Master of Public Affairs program

Photography by Grant Evan Gilliard, University Communications

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