Before joining BRYC her sophomore year, Alumna Myeisha Anderson (Zachary High School ’16, Oglethorpe University ’20) was a student in “Mr. Spielfogel’s” (Executive Director Lucas Spielfogel) 7th-grade social studies class. 

“Besides her interest in Japanese history and culture, what I remember most about Myeisha was her focus,” shared Lucas. “Every day she took pride in being attentive, in participating, and in performing well on assignments. In that regard, she hasn’t changed one bit.”

Myeisha’s attentiveness served her well during the college admissions process. She gained entry to Oglethorpe University (the only BRYC Fellow to date to attend), graduating with a degree in business administration in spring 2020. Any other year, Myeisha might have transitioned quickly from full-time student to full-time employee. But it was the height of the pandemic. No one was hiring. 

At the same time, BRYC’s Persistence Team was in the process of developing a career services model and resource hub. Myeisha reached out to BRYC for career advice. Instead, she got a job offer. Former Director of Operations Laura Hawkes hired her as a part-time admissions counselor, later promoting her to full-time operations coordinator. One year later, in January 2023, Myeisha’s stellar performance earned her a second promotion: operations manager. 

In her new role, Myeisha assists Associate Director of Operations A’Shonte Johnson in overseeing all the day-to-day operations of BRYC’s programming and facilities. She maintains all of BRYC’s “Fellow files” and is the “face” of BRYC for many of our vendors, as well as Fellows and families.

A lot has changed since 7th-grade Social Studies, but Myeisha’s early habits of care and attention continue to shine bright. “It is beyond special to be colleagues with Myeisha all these years later,” Lucas said. “She was one of my most dedicated students, so it’s no surprise she is not only excelling in her role but expanding it, constantly finding new ways to add value and advance BRYC. Her work in operations and data management is key to our future, and we’re very lucky to have her on our team.”

While not every Fellow will work at BRYC, we commit to remain a source of support for life.