Read bio: Robert Brissett
Robert crossed right here at Gamma Iota Lambda in the spring of 2007. He studied computer science at Long Island University and earned his master’s in the same field at NYU. Today he leads AI and digital transformation work in life sciences and healthcare. To Robert, OneGIL is “a standard for brotherly commitment, community engagement, and commitment to excellence,” modeled by the chapter’s founders and the legacy of our senior brothers.
Read bio: Lucien Allen
Lucien crossed right here at Gamma Iota Lambda in the spring of 2004. He graduated from Morehouse College, where he studied business administration, then earned a master’s in urban planning at USC. Today he works as a community construction liaison.
Read bio: Sadiqq Elcock
Sadiqq crossed right here at Gamma Iota Lambda in the spring of 2025. He holds an MBA from St. John’s University and a master of science from Columbia University, and he works as a risk management professional. In his words, OneGIL is “having common goals, common focus, and one focus and vision to achieve them.”
Read bio: Dwane Omar Jones, Esq.
Dwane crossed through Xi Psi Chapter in the spring of 2002. He studied at Hofstra University and went on to earn a law degree from Howard University and an MBA from NYU. He works in real estate development, and for him, OneGIL is about building a sustainable community.
Read bio: Sherron Cloyd
Sherron crossed through Rho Sigma Chapter in the spring of 1996. He earned a bachelor’s in economics at SUNY Albany, and today he works as a senior consultant in capital markets transformation.
Read bio: Dr. Andre McKenzie
Dr. McKenzie crossed through Eta Tau Chapter in the spring of 1976. After studying at Illinois State University, he earned his doctorate in education at Columbia University. He’s a retired higher education administrator and an adjunct associate professor. For him, OneGIL comes down to three things: service, education, and brotherhood.
Read bio: Eugene Aiken
Eugene crossed right here at Gamma Iota Lambda in the spring of 2024. He earned a bachelor’s in economics at Columbia University and works as a senior data engineer and web developer. In his words, OneGIL is “a chapter where we are all moving in one direction to achieve our aims of manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind.” He believes “the core of making that happen is the brotherhood we have within the chapter.”
Read bio: Christopher Gooding
Christopher crossed through Alpha Rho Chapter in the fall of 2011. He studied at Morehouse College, holds a bachelor’s in economics, and works as a senior recruiter. He describes OneGIL as a commitment to synergy: “remembering that we can always go farther, together.”
Read bio: Remington Allen
Remington crossed right here at Gamma Iota Lambda in the spring of 2025. He earned his bachelor’s in communication at Morehouse College in 2022 and is working on a master’s in special education at Brooklyn College, which he expects to finish in 2028. He’s an actor and a teacher, and to him, OneGIL means one thing: brotherhood.
Read bio: Jean Louis
Jean crossed right here at Gamma Iota Lambda in the spring of 2025. A Brooklyn College alumnus with a bachelor’s in biology, he works as a cardiac cath lab tech. He describes OneGIL as a theme the brotherhood always strives for, where shared victories and shortcomings are evaluated in a way that advances the chapter. As he puts it, “It keeps us closely dedicated to our overall mission to mankind, while still preserving the ties that make this brotherhood exemplary.”
Read bio: Jessy Dwyer
Jessy crossed right here at Gamma Iota Lambda in the spring of 2020. He works in global compliance and risk and holds a bachelor’s in accounting from Nazareth University. For Jessy, OneGIL means brotherhood and standing as one.
Read bio: Farid Adenuga
Farid crossed through Eta Rho Lambda Chapter in the spring of 2017. He earned a bachelor’s in engineering sciences at the University of Rochester. These days he’s a project manager at Honeywell International, and he also coaches football at Tilden Educational Campus. To Farid, OneGIL is everyone working together to achieve the common goal.
Read bio: Dr. Musa Abdullah
Dr. Abdullah crossed through Zeta Beta Chapter in the spring of 1991. His doctorate in education is from St. Peter’s University, and he also studied at Western Michigan University and Seton Hall University. He’s an assistant principal with the New York City Department of Education. In his words, OneGIL is “committing ourselves in the chapter through work and efforts that are rooted in the desire for sincere brotherhood.”
Read bio: Tommy Atkins
Tommy crossed right here at Gamma Iota Lambda in the spring of 2024. He’s a marketing executive with a bachelor’s in marketing from Howard University. Asked what OneGIL means to him, Tommy answered with one word: fraternity.
Read bio: Christevane Francois
Christevane crossed through Delta Chi Chapter in the fall of 2013. He studied at Brooklyn College and earned an MBA in marketing at Fordham University, and he works as an advertising executive. He sums up OneGIL as brotherhood and accountability, in perpetuity.
One GIL — Together
Gamma Iota Lambda Chapter · Brooklyn – Long Island · Est. 1945