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David Aubrey serves as Louisiana ’ s Director of External Affairs for AT & T . Former executive director of the Strategic Action Council of NWLA , he was the founding managing director of the Minority Supplier Institute . Mr . Aubrey previously directed community development programs at Southern University- Shreveport . David began his professional career as a math teacher , followed by a stint as special assistant to the interim president of Grambling State University . At the age of 24 , he was elected the first African American mayor of his hometown , Homer , LA , making him the state ’ s youngest mayor .
Mr . Aubrey graduated with honors , earning a Bachelor ’ s degree in Public Administration from Grambling State University , where he was elected president of the SGA and selected as a student member of the ULS Board .
Once heralded by Ebony Magazine as one of the nation ’ s Top Future Leaders , Aubrey holds memberships and affiliations in numerous professional , civic , community and philanthropic organizations among which are the Grambling University Foundation Board of Directors and the Committee of One Hundred ( Northwest Louisiana ’ s CEO Roundtable ).
David is married to the former Millicent Maiden , along with his endearing marriage and relationship with his alma mater , Grambling State University .
Rachel Hickerson is a third generation Gramblinite . Rachel attended GSU from 2005-2009 . She had the privilege of being inducted in the Earl Lester Cole Honors College in 2006 , and is a former Miss Earl Lester Cole Honors College .
Rachel was involved in various activities and organizations . She was a part of the SGA , where she held the position of Secretary for 2 years . She was also a member of the Favrot Student Union Board , Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society , Chemistry Club , National Association of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers , and The Society of Distinguished Black Women . Two of her greatest accomplishments were crossing the burning sands of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority , Incorporated , where she was elected President for a year , and being elected as Miss Senior 2008-2009 .
Rachel majored in Chemistry and graduated Magna Cum Laude . She was accepted into Florida A & M University ’ s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences . There , she was a member of Phi Beta Lambda Honor Society , Rho Chi Honor Society , and elected Miss P3 Class Queen . She was an active member of Bethel Baptist Collegiate Ministry . She worked two jobs , the bookstore and Publix Pharmacy , while in school at FAMU , and remained on the Dean ’ s List . She was also awarded the Mylan ’ s Pharmacy Excellence Award . Rachel was hired as a Staff Pharmacist at Walgreen ’ s Pharmacy in Lafayette , LA , where she now resides . She has her Pharmacist License in both LA and TX , and is a community pharmacist specializing in over the counter ( OTC ) medications , immunizations , and medication therapeutic management of middle aged to elderly patients .
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