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Meet the Miss Fulton County Scholarship Program
Board of Directors

Jakita O. Thomas, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Jakita is a Philpott Westpoint Stevens Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University where she directs the CUltuRally & SOcially Relevant (CURSOR) computing Lab. She is also co-founder of Pharaoh's Conclave (PCX), a company that prepares youth for esports careers. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Science (Spelman College) and was conferred a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Georgia Tech). Dr. Thomas is a recipient of the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award (2012-2019), as well as the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) (2016).
Nicole Williams - Communications
Wes Wooten - Candidate Prep
Dr. Adria Welcher - Production
Min. Erich Thomas - Fundraising
Lindsey Hunter - Production
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