Thomaesa Brundage truly personifies the Mercer student experience. She enriches the Mercer community by being actively involved with the campus library, athletic department, serving as a mentor to local schools and a former Mercer cheerleader. Throughout her tenure at Mercer, Thomaesa has earned her place on the Dean’s and President’s list.
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She is President of Habitat for Humanity, historian for Phi Eta Sigma, and was recently inducted into Psi Chi-a psychology honors society.
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A psychology major along with an African-American Studies and Sociology minor, Thomaesa ranks among the top ten percent of juniors at Mercer. She is currently completing independent research on a cognitive phenomenon known as the picture superiority affect. After graduation, she plans to seek a Masters in Social Work, crediting that her background in psychology will aid effectively helping others.
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In the summer, Thomaesa will travel to Tanzania with Mercer on Mission to raise money and awareness about HIV/AIDS.
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In her spare time, Thomaesa loves listening to anything by Outkast, crediting them as the best group in the history of hip hop.