Models of the Mecca Overview

Vocabulary flashcards covering the organization details, mission, leadership, and hair department staff for Models of the Mecca.

Models of the Mecca

A modeling and creative organization on the campus of Howard University, founded on January 10, 2018, and incorporated on March 21, 2025.

Founded

January 10, 2018

Incorporated

March 25, 2025

Founders of Models of the Mecca

Deja Davenport, Peyton Kinchen, and Deante’ Massenburg.

Purpose of Models of the Mecca

To promote inclusivity in all aspects of fashion through creativity, community, and passion, striving for excellence, diversity, integrity, and equality (not mediocrity) by having love for others and oneself.

Kaiden Burns-Johnson

President of Models of the Mecca.

Vice Presidents of Models of the Mecca

Chris Guerrier and Zyaire Wingate.

Armani Narcisse

Secretary of Models of the Mecca.

Mikey Amo-Arthur

Treasurer of Models of the Mecca.

Membership Liaisons

Ashley Sumner and Natalya Nickens.

Three hair stylist form past classes

Akaiyah Durrant (C9), Kayla Roberts (C8), and Senabou Dip (C7).

Saniya Wilson

Third year senior honors economics major from Queens, New York, who serves as the C9 hairstylist.

Gabriella Gordon

Senior biology major and chemistry minor from Queens, who serves as the C8 hairstylist.