Jerah Reeves '16

Distinguished Young Alumnus Award | 2023

Jerah Reeves is an accomplished young professional with a diverse educational background and a strong commitment to leadership development. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Business from the University at Albany in 2020 and his Master’s degree from Canisius University in 2021.

He embarked on his career journey at Binghamton University in 2021, where he played a pivotal role in pioneering an innovative undergraduate student leadership development program known as the Transformational Leaders Program. This program focuses on equipping students with sustainable leadership skills to become influential leaders within their communities and beyond. Under his guidance, this curriculum gained national recognition, earning the Transformational Leaders Program a place among “INSIGHT Into Diversity” magazine’s Inspiring Programs.

He is the founder of Level Up Gen-Z, an information and technology company dedicated to providing forward-thinking educational resources and consulting services to educational institutions and organizations. With a deep understanding of the potential young people hold, he leverages his expertise to guide them towards building momentum and realizing their full potential. He has authored four comprehensive courses designed to equip students with essential life skills for success.

As of 2023, he’s in pursuit of his doctorate degree, further dedicating himself to finding innovative solutions to empower the next generation of leaders.