The Brenda Smith Harris Scholarship leadership team assesses each eligible application to determine which students best meet the goals and values of the scholarship. Their work is both evaluative and mission‑driven to ensure a fair and efficient selection process.
Shannon Chavis-Smith is the daughter of Brenda Smith Harris. She resides in Charlotte, NC and holds a B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Shannon is a VP, Program Manager for a Fortune 500 company.
Celeste G Smith
Celeste Smith is the granddaughter of Brenda Smith Harris. She is a native of Charlotte, NC, earned a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Celeste is an Emmy-nominated television news reporter.
Chyami Hill
Chyami Hill is the daughter of Brenda Smith Harris. She resides in Knoxville, TN and holds a B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Chyami is a professional photographer specializing in portrait and event photography.