Meet our NTLC Team

Najmah earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Policy from the College of William & Mary, a Master’s Degree in Adult Learning and Distance Education from the University of Phoenix, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Public Policy and Administration from the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.  Najmah founded a nonprofit organization, Prince & Princess, Inc. in 2003. The organization's mission is to cultivate leadership skills for youth who reside in the City of Petersburg, Virginia. Najmah previously worked with the Virginia Community College System as director for Virginia's Workforce Investment Act programs. Additionally, she has served as an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Wilder School as well as South University Online. Najmah is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Human Services at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. 

 I’m learning to code and I love science-related activities. I enjoy volunteering for my local community. I serve others by volunteering at a retirement home, and I’m a reading buddy to help kids grow confidence in their reading skills. I also love playing the piano and saxophone!