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Kianna, Vaughn

“Despite the challenges of being diabetic and legally blind, I don’t let naysayers discourage me. Academic success is crucial to me.” – Kianna Vaughn, Human Resources Management Student.

"I’m not your typical college student. I didn’t go straight to school after high school because of financial reasons—I started working right away. Now, I work full-time in human resources, but I realized I was feeling stagnant without an educational background. To advance in my career, I recognized the need to continue my education. That’s why I returned to school in January of last year. My dream job is to work in HR for the Dallas Mavericks. They’re my favorite team, and I’ve always been passionate about them.

"Living with diabetes and being legally blind has never stopped me from chasing my goals. I joined Phi Theta Kappa in November 2022 and made the Chancellor’s Honor Roll in January 2023. Those accomplishments remind me that no matter what obstacles I face, I can achieve anything with determination." 


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Tondelaya Cannon

Tondelaya Cannon

Facility Specialist AT&T Communications Inc.
“Taking online classes has been a tremendous help to me in achieving my educational goals. I already had a full plate, but with online classes I am able to work on my assignments any time of the day. It gives me the freedom I need to be able to maintain my family life and my academic endeavors.”
Business and Management
Karen Guenther

Karen Guenther

Compliance Inspector Texas State Board of Pharmacy
“With my travel schedule it’s really hard to be in a classroom, and even when I’m in town my work hours are erratic. The strong point of taking courses online is the flexibility and freedom. I can just log on and do my homework at home or on the road in a hotel.”
Accounting
Sharon Gray

Sharon D. Gray

Network Operations Manager AT&T Mobility
“I’ve learned that it’s never too late for your dreams to come true — you just have to keep pushing. With patience and determination, hard work will pay off. It just takes getting started. Going back to school was definitely one of the best choices I’ve made in my life, and I’m starting to see it pay off.”
Business and Management
Sarah Martinez

Sarah Martinez

Hilton Dallas/Park Cities
“This program definitely made me feel inclusive and opens its doors to all walks of life to an industry that otherwise I would have never experienced or found on my own. I would tell people going through the program to take risks and try as many positions in this field. You never know when you may find your niche.”
Business and Management
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Kianna, Vaughn
Human Resources
Human Resources Management
School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade
Updated November 25, 2025