At the 2023 C-USA Indoor Championships, Singletary captured her fifth 400 meter conference title and anchored the 4x400m relay, which shattered the conference meet record and set a new school record. 

Singletary was drawn to Charlotte because of the opportunity to compete athletically at the Division I college level as well as to pursue her interests in epidemiology, the study of how the spread of diseases impact community. She completed a bachelor’s degree in communication studies in December 2021, and she is working on a second degree in health systems management. 

“I want to provide people in underserved communities with access to care they otherwise wouldn’t be able to get,” said Singletary. “My goals are to educate the community, prevent the spread of diseases and create a healthier environment for future generations.”

The Raeford, North Carolina, native was introduced to community service at an early age by her grandmother. 

“She was heavily involved in our town. Her house was the meeting place for people working with community organizations and for Bible study,” Singletary said. “Even though she died before I was born, her devotion to service is ingrained in our family’s identity. To honor her is why I volunteer my time as much as I do.” 

At Charlotte, Singletary volunteers with the Jamil Niner Student Pantry and the University Soup Kitchen. She’s also very involved with the Charlotte 49ers United in Gold initiative, established in 2020. Its goal is to educate student-athletes, coaches and staff about social inequalities that exist in society and how to be a conduit for change within communities. University volunteers extend United in Gold into the greater Charlotte-Mecklenburg region. After graduation, participants take lessons learned to their next communities.

“Through United in Gold, we have conducted athletics town hall meetings with local law enforcement, promoted voter education through voter registration drives and advocated via public service announcement videos. We also engaged with students at Niner Elementary on their first day of classes,” Singletary stated. “We strive to create a better and more inclusive community for all, and we hope this initiative will result in real change.” 

Prior to United in Gold, Singletary joined the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, which advocates for Black women and girls to promote leadership development to foster a world where socioeconomic inequalities do not exist. 

Singletary takes pride in her athletic accomplishments with the Charlotte 49ers track and field team. 

“But that doesn’t define who I am as a person,” she said. “When my Charlotte career is concluded, I hope I will be remembered for volunteer work in the community and the changes I strived to create. All student-athletes should be involved in some way. It makes you a more well-rounded individual, and you have the opportunity to really change people’s lives for the better.”