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Alumni News | 10/14/2024
By: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

October 2024 Accolades

Alana Yazzie (2006) authored The Modern Navajo Kitchen, the first modern Navajo cookbook written and photographed by a Navajo woman.

Heather White (1991) shows readers how to contribute to the climate
movement through self-discovery and self-care in Eco-Anxiety: Saving Our Sanity, Our Kids, and Our Future. Utilizing the Service Superpower Profile Assessment included in the text, readers discover how their personality, interests, and strengths can be of service to others and the planet.
Deena Shakir (2004) wrote Leena Mo, CEO, a children’s book that Chelsea Clinton described as “A gorgeous story that…every girl can see herself in,” and “will inspire young readers in your life to dream big.” All proceeds from Leena Mo, CEO, will be donated to Save the Children and impact the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Torarie Durden (1994) was inducted into 100 Black Men of Atlanta with Kyle Walcott, CCSF’s new Director of Advancement.

The mission of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. is to improve the quality of life by supporting and enhancing educational and economic opportunities particularly for African American youth in the Atlanta community. Since 1986, this organization has served as the strongest, most self-reliant African American volunteer organization focused on education, enrichment, and empowerment in the City of Atlanta.

The organization is well-known for Project Success, a nationally recognized post-secondary preparation, tuition assistance, and mentoring program for Atlanta Public Schools (APS) students whereby the 100 Black Men of Atlanta provides tuition-assistance scholarships for all Project Success students who graduate from high school. Additionally, The 100 oversees various other mentorship programs, a robotics alliance initiative, and a career pipeline program to assist college students with the path to entering the workforce.

Naily Nevarez (2015) was selected as a 30 Under 30 awardee from the Hispanic Executive. They wrote, “Every leader has an origin story, and we are here to celebrate thirty exemplary professionals from across the United States who are making a name for themselves—while being unapologetically Latino. These thirty individuals are the Trailblazers of Change. They are making significant strides to uplift their communities and create a lasting impact. Our honorees leverage their platforms to advocate for progress, set new standards, and pave the way for future generations.” 
Juliana Tafur (2003) spoke at The Coca-Cola Company for Hispanic Heritage Month about her work exploring listening with compassion and building bridges. Carolyn, Jane, and Ericia from CCSF proudly attended the talk with Juliana and her 9-year-old son, Sebastian.

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