About Us
Tyrie & Samara met in 2012 at Grambling State University, where they were both members of the Student Government Association. Throughout their tenure, at Grambling State, they individually experienced many successes. Tyrie worked for the University yearbook as a Student editor, a member of the Gramblinite as a contributing writer and photographer, and served as a class senator for the Student Government Association. Samara was a Campus Queen for Sigma Alpha Pi and Chief of Staff for the Student Government Association in both her Sophomore & Junior years.
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While at Grambling the couple’s friendship grew over their shared love and passion for the growth of their University and their Hatred for Southern University (ha-ha) while shaping themselves to become the adults they are today. They’ve experienced many fun times attending classes, late-night study sessions at JTS, parties in the yard, football games, Cash Street, Cain gang, Bayou Classics, Homecomings, and Spring Fest while building the foundation of their relationship through friendship. As time passed, the couple experienced great milestones individually but rooted and supported each other every step of the way!! Graduation from Grambling was inevitable, so once their bachelor’s degrees were complete, the couple moved to Houston where they both pursued their master’s Degrees at Texas Southern University. Samara obtained her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) while Tyrie obtained his Master's in Transportation Planning & Management, with a focus on Logistics Management. The couple decided to continue their education journey collectively, and Samara went on to obtain a Master's in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas. While Tyrie attended Prairie View A&M University where he received his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
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While living in Houston, TX the couple began to grow into the man and woman they are today. They experienced many financial hardships, life-altering family losses, and traditional growing pains as young adults. Through the trying times, they held strong to God, family, and friends to get them through the difficult days. The couple learned that we go through hardships and trials to build up our characters. To make us stronger and to gain compassion for other people.
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The couple currently resides in Dallas, Texas, with their two dogs Big Shirley & Cole. Tyrie is an HR Manager of Transportation for BNSF Railway and Samara is a Business Product Owner for Caterpillar, Inc. Tyrie & Samara are both ambassadors for not only Grambling State University but all HBCUs!
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In 2022, Samara and Tyrie were recognized as distinguished HBCU alumni by the Grambling Friends of Football, Inc. in their inaugural Walk of Honor for their tenacity, endurance, and perseverance which has propelled them to a place of professional excellence. In doing so, Samara & Tyrie began their scholarship in 2022.
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In 2023, Samara and Tyrie were recognized by The HBCU Experience: The Grambling State University Edition where they share their experiences on Grambling and share their experiences within their communities.