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MEET THE TEAM 

Margo Davis

Margo Davis

Social Media & Event Engagement Coordinator

"I’m a Psychology major and Art minor at Xavier University of Louisiana with a passion for creativity, community, and service. From coordinating livestreams at church to designing digital content and rowing on the Xavier team, I bring energy and balance to every space I enter. At The Crescent Project, I help shape our visual story and community presence through social media, events, and teamwork."

Nia Youngblood

Nia Youngblood

Treasurer

My name is Nia Youngblood and I was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. I am a Psychology Premed major at Xavier University in Louisiana with a dual minor in Chemistry and Chinese. I am the Treasurer for Crescent Project and look forward to working with the younger community

Adia Fienagha

Adia Fienagha

Community engagement Coordinator

"Hey! I'm Adia Fienagha I was born and raised in Minnesota. I'm a mass communication major with a passion for film, and I'm in charge of community engagement for the crescent project. I have always loved working with/for the community and I can't wait for the work we're gonna do! "

Deon Arnold

Deon Arnold

Founder

My name is Deon M. Arnold, a Mass Communications major with a Sociology minor at Xavier University of Louisiana. I’m the Founder of The Crescent Project, a youth-led nonprofit in New Orleans. I launched my first initiative, “Solutions,” in Birmingham ,AL at 13 to teach conflict resolution. Now, I continue empowering youth in both cities through mentorship, leadership, and service

Christina Watkins

Christina Watkins

Outreach Coordinator

Hello! My name is Christina Watkins and Im a Medical Laboratory Science Major from NYC! I'm honored to serve as the Crescent Project's Community Outreach Coordinator. I aim to build bonds with the local community in New Orleans to uplift and empower the youth population!

Paige Walls

Paige Walls

Vice President

Hi, I’m Paige Walls, a Biomedical Engineering and Biology double major from Madison, MS. I serve as the Vice President of the Crescent Project and Boatswain of the XU Rowing team. I like staying active and working with other dedicated people. When I’m not in class or on the water, you’ll usually find me in the library or hanging out with friends.

Amna Shamseldin

Amna Shamseldin

Community engagement Assistant Coordinator

my name is Amna Shamseldin a rising biochemistry junior at Xavier university of Louisiana. I’m the vice presidents of African Student Union and Women of Xavier. I co founded Esther Funds Foundation at Xavier. I’m the social media chair for Social Justice Coalition. I also am a fellow for the Mayor/ Ubuntu Village for violence prevention within the youth

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