“Marshall Anthony Jr. is a person driven by conviction and endless passion. He is someone that leads with integrity each and every day. It has been a pleasure watching him grow and develop into a person that we should all strive to be.”
Justine Hollingshead, M.Ed., Assistant Vice Chancellor for the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at North Carolina State University (Former Supervisor)
“Marshall is one of the most intelligent, dedicated, and hard-working individuals I know. We have not only walked the same campus as friends in college, but have shared an office as colleagues in graduate school. I have witnessed Marshall mentor and shape the lives of those around him as he works to keep inclusion, equity, and accessibility at the forefront of his personal and professional life. For these reasons and many more, I am proud to call Marshall my friend, but I am even more excited to watch him thrive in the field of higher education.”
Chelsea Hayes, M.Ed., Senior Associate, University Talent Acquisition at KPMG (Former Colleague)
“When I started my masters program, Marshall, beginning the doctoral program, was one of the first people to reach out and let me know he was here to support me. There weren’t many men of color in my program, so it was great to know he was there to have my back when needed. It was also inspirational to know he was pursuing his doctorate. It motivates me to go for mine one day.”
Darrell Deas, Jr., M.S., Implementation Specialist I at AvidXchange (Former Co-instructor/Teaching Assistant)
“Marshall is full of passion and conviction, and it shines through his work and his relationships with those around him. He serves as an incredible example and source of inspiration.”
Chrishelda Green, M.S., Senior Learning and Coaching Rep at Baxter Credit Union (Former Co-instructor/Teaching Assistant)
“Marshall is someone who truly exudes kindness and professionalism. As his Teaching Assistant, I have seen how was his work ethic has positively influenced the experiences of his students in and out of the classroom. Working alongside Marshall inspired me to be a better Student Affairs professional and reminded me to always go above and beyond for others.”
Carlo Morante, M.S., Senior Manager of Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at Education First Consulting (Former Co-instructor/Teaching Assistant)
“Through Marshall’s leadership, I have experienced a tremendous amount of personal and professional growth. As an advisor, Marshall inspired me to take ownership of my work and guided me on strategies for inclusion, delegation, and coordinating the logistics of various projects and activities. As a friend, Marshall continues to inspire a passion for social justice, progress, and seeking constant improvement in myself as a human being.”
Colin Beamer, Social Media Operations Specialist at Red Hat (Former Advisee)
“From the day I met Marshall, I was genuinely inspired by his ambition to change the status quo for the students of color in the education system. While we both share the common belief of education reformation, our mentor/mentee relationship started to flourish to the point I where I felt so comfortable to connect with him spiritually and emotionally. Marshall is a person that I can lean on to for anything, even though we are 1000+ miles away from one another. I look up to him most of all because of his passion and dedication for us students of color, which impacts the way I approach this matter in the field of education. Anytime when I feel like completely quitting, I can call or text Marshall, and he’ll be right there to encourage and push me to go beyond my limits. I am honored that Florida State has connected us, from this mentor/mentee relationship it has helped me break many barriers I thought I could have never succeeded. I say all this to say, Marshall is the BEST!”
Jasmine Richardson, M.A., Associate Academic Advisor at Columbus College of Art & Design (Former Undergraduate Research Mentee)
“Although I’d known Marshall since my first year at NC State, from my audition to the gospel choir, we didn’t get really close until my senior year when he was my advisor for the Black Students Board of the University Activities Board. Marshall, maybe intentionally, but it seemed inadvertent, taught me so much about myself. Although he was my advisor for the year, I feel like I’ve gained a mentor for life and I appreciate him for that. His drive, tenacity, realness, and mentorship really inspire me to keep going and strive to reach all of my goals.”
Tsharre Sanders, Program Relational Coordinator at Q Christian Fellowship (Former Advisee)
“As a former student of Marshall’s, I had the privilege of getting to learn under someone who I truly look up to. I was always appreciative of Marshall’s willingness to listen to all ideas and ask critical questions that urged us as students to think beyond our traditional values and beliefs. I took the quality leadership traits and practices that I learned from Marshall with me to Washington, D.C., where I have begun a career. I am so thankful I was able to grow as a person because of his class and feel strongly that he would be a light in Washington, D.C., or any other urban, fast-paced city.”
Marshall Anthony Jr., Ph.D. 