21st Annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony

Join us for the 21st Annual WellsLink Transitions Ceremony, featuring special keynote speaker JaNeika James, co-executive producer at HBO Max and author of “Living Double.” The Transitions Ceremony is a formal ceremony honoring WellsLink Scholars from the previous year who have successfully transitioned to their second year at Syracuse University.

WellsLink Leadership Program

The WellsLink Leadership Program is a nationally recognized academic excellence and leadership program for first-year students of color. Through structured academic, social and cultural enrichment activities, WellsLink scholars develop the leadership capital necessary for exceptional success at Syracuse University and beyond.

About JaNeika James

JaNeika James has had an ongoing love affair with film and television since childhood. It wasn’t until college that she decided to pursue a career in film and television, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication from the University of Florida. Following JaNeika’s master’s studies at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication, she had the opportunity to interview Yvette Lee Bowser, creator and executive producer of the hit Fox television series “Living Single.” She began her career working for Mrs. Bowser on United Paramount Network’s “Half & Half.” JaNeika went on to work under the producing team of Jennifer Crittenden and Gabrielle Allan (“Seinfeld,” “Scrubs,” “What’s Your Number?”) at ABC Studios, and later in Scripted Development at VH1. JaNeika, along with her writing partner and twin sister, JaSheika James, rose up the ranks from staff writer to supervising producer on Fox’s groundbreaking hit series, “Empire.” She also served as co-executive producer on Netflix’s limited series, “True Story,” HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” reboot, and as executive producer on Peacock’s “Bel-Air.” Her debut book, “Living Double,” is a behind-the-scenes look at the competitive world of writing for television, as well an inspiring account of two sisters determined to make their dream careers a reality—and to share life lessons with those who have big dreams but are uncertain how to achieve them. JaNeika is committed to creating, developing and writing projects that enlighten, inspire and entertain audiences around the world.

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