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About the Partnership
In Spring 2023, the REA-D Foundation began a powerful partnership with the Black is Gold Club Organization at Hampton University, founded by Amber Anderson, the 65th Miss Hampton University. This student-led organization is dedicated to uplifting and empowering young Black women through mentorship, education, and service. As part of this collaboration, Black is Gold members volunteer with the REA-D Foundation, supporting community events, mentoring young girls, and playing a key role in youth empowerment initiatives across Hampton Roads.
Building on that momentum, in Spring 2025, the REA-D Foundation proudly launched a transformative partnership with the Hampton University School of Nursing and the Health Science Department, serving as a real-world learning site for six senior-level interns enrolled in HSC 499: Health Science Internship.
This partnership provides students in Hampton University's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) program with the opportunity to gain job-entry experience and develop leadership skills in a mission-driven environment. Interns work alongside REA-D Academy youth programs, community health efforts, and special events, applying their classroom knowledge to meaningful, community-centered work.
Guided by Alicia L. Coles, MA, Instructor of HSC 499, students engage in research, health education, outreach planning, and operational support that directly impacts the well-being of families in Hampton Roads.
Together, these partnerships represent the heart of REA-D Foundation’s mission: to build a strong, empowered, and educated future—starting with today’s college leaders and tomorrow’s community champions.
Student & Community Opportunities
- REA-D Academy – Administrative coordination, student support, and community service project assistance
- Miss R.E.A.-D. Scholarship Pageant – Contestant mentoring, event planning, logistics, and program documentation
- YH Thomas Elevate Program – Youth engagement, enrichment activity support, and health education delivery
- YH Thomas Prom – Planning, outreach, and event coordination for the prom-style celebration for local youth
- Bingo Olympics – A fun and educational game with Elevate students (grades K–7) where interns lead bingo rounds tied to academics and health, allowing students to earn tokens they can redeem in the YH Thomas Store
Interns complete 120 field hours and are responsible for reflective writing, professional goal setting, and monthly reports. They are expected to maintain professionalism, dress in business casual attire, and contribute positively to every assigned site.
How to Get Involved
For Hampton University Students
Interested in becoming an intern through HSC 499?
· Speak with your Program Advisor or Professor Alicia Coles, MA
· Ensure you meet the requirements for the BSHS degree program
· Submit your resume and apply early to secure placement with REA-D Foundation
- Email your resume directly to: employmentwithrea.d@gmail.com
For HU Faculty & Staff
· Support your students’ learning journey by recommending REA-D Foundation as a placement site or collaborating on future health-centered community projects. Email: alicia.coles1@hamptonu.edu
· Refer your department to become a host site for internship opportunities that support students in your program.
For Community Members & Parents
Want to partner on an event or bring a program like Bingo Olympics, REA-D Academy, or the Miss R.E.A.-D. Scholarship Pageant to your school or organization?
Reach out to us directly at:
📧employmentwithrea.d@gmail.com
📞 412-287-6816
Support the Mission
You can also:
· Volunteer at an upcoming event
· Mentor youth or college interns
· Donate to help expand internship stipends and program resources
The Black and Gold Experience Internship — Summer 2025
MCKENNA GRESHAM
McKenna Gresham is a senior at Hampton University majoring in Kinesiology. From Raleigh, North Carolina, she is a member of the Freddye T. Davy Honors College and Vice President of the Kinesiology Club. After graduation, she plans to continue her commitment to wellness and leadership through her platform H.E.A.R.T. (Health, Education, Advocacy, Reflection, and Transformation) while pursuing advanced studies in the health field.
SPRING INTERN 2025 ALUMNI
CAMBRYEN BARRINGER
CAMBRYEN BARRINGER
CAMBRYEN BARRINGER
Cambryen Barringer graduated from Hampton University, Class of 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, concentrating in Community Health Promotion.
DAJA BROWN
CAMBRYEN BARRINGER
CAMBRYEN BARRINGER
Daja Brown graduated from Hampton University, Class of 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, focusing on Community Health with a minor in Psychology. .
CHARITY JONES
CAMBRYEN BARRINGER
CHARITY JONES
Charity Jones graduated from Hampton University, Class of 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences.
MAYA SKIPPER
SHANIYA SPEIGHTS
CHARITY JONES
Maya Skipper graduated from Hampton University in the Class of 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences.
SHANIYA SPEIGHTS
SHANIYA SPEIGHTS
SHANIYA SPEIGHTS
Shaniya Speights graduated from Hampton University in the Class of 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences.
ANDRAEA WINFREE
SHANIYA SPEIGHTS
SHANIYA SPEIGHTS
Andraea Winfree-Slaughter graduated from Hampton University in the Class of 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, concentrating in Community Health Promotion with a minor in Psychology.