Shoutout Spotlight: January 2026

Check out recent good news updates from the BRYC Community.

By Elin Hawkinson

BRYC CEO Lucas Spielfogel, his wife Bree, and their son Quinn welcomed baby boy Dorian Hart Spielfogel on January 15. Congratulations, Spielfogel fam!
Three cheers for our December 2025 college graduates!
- Yemoja Akinniyi, Delgado Community College
- Shaniah Bethley, Liberty University (master’s)
- Jazmin Domingue, Zoe Williams, Louisiana State University
- Sincere Harris, Cristion Henry, Precious Shorts, Southern University and A&M College
- Nyria Mustiful, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
BRYC Alumni aren’t the only grads we’re celebrating, Program Manager Kendrick Henson and Senior Counselor Mychell Lewis earned master’s degrees from LSU and LSU-Shreveport, respectively. Completing the Tiger trio, Fellow Recruitment & Operations Coordinator Keiron Jackson graduated with an undergraduate degree from LSU.
Alumna Reginelle Anderson, MBA (Emory and Henry ’23, Portland State ’25) received a promotion to field staff manager at Centria Autism.
Alumna Kayla Hall (LSU ’23, University of Georgia ’26) is completing an artist’s residency with Macy Chadwick and In Cahoots Press.
Alumna Myra Richardson tied the knot with fiancé John Collins.
Alumna Darrion Wiley, MS (LSU ’23, ’24) recently completed an internship with Deloitte and accepted a full-time job offer.
College Fellow Tyverli Dyson (Southern ’28) was selected for a competitive summer internship with Entergy in New Orleans.
Last but not least, BRYC Chief of Staff Josh Howard was named to COLOR Magazine’s Most Influential Men POWERLIST.