National Alumni Council Board of Directors
National Alumni Council Board of Directors
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Michael J. Cleveland
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Ala’Torya Cranford
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Dayna Kent
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Braylin Laster
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Paulina Webber
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Anthony H. Brown
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Zakiya Pleas-Carnie
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Michelle Jackson
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LaQuinta T. Golliday
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Susie Wright
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Laryssa Anderson
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Dr. Rubye Taylor Drake
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Kevin Cooper
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Monica Rhea
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Gregory Murphy, Ed.D.
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Chrishele Marshall
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Tyler Davidson
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Joyce Small Delk
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Alexandra Williams
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Lillie Lanier
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Dr. Kalvin Wall
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Christopher Rucker II
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Tony Hawkins
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Marcus Bullock
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Justin Key
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Lauretta P. Moore
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Tarhanysia Thomas
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Mia Nelson
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Jah’Karious Conley
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Kailie Renee Williams
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Lennoja Hawkins
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J’von Keene
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Dylan Rhone
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Montae’l Williams
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Aliana Stanley
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Christina Gutierrez
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Jaylen Graves
Michael J. Cleveland
NAC President
Tougaloo College, 2017
Major: Biology
Graduate Degree: Morehouse School of Medicine, Master of Public Health
Tougaloo College National Alumni Association – Subscribing Life Member
Board of Advisory – Xceleader
Las Vegas IAC Member
Dayna Kent
Vice President for Membership and Membership Committee Chair
Edward Waters College, 2004
Major: Mass Communications
President, Edward Waters College National Alumni Association, Washington DC Metropolitan Chapter
Membership Chair, DC METRO HBCU Alumni Alliance
Washington DC Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Admin, HBCU Alumni United Facebook Group
North Texas IAC Member
Anthony H. Brown
Immediate Past NAC President
Bethune-Cookman University, 1992
Major: Mass Communications
Treasurer, Bethune-Cookman University, Ohio Alumni Chapter
Life Member, Communications/Technology Team, Fundraising Committee, National Alumni Association, Bethune-Cookman University
Admin, HBCU Alumni United Facebook Group
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter
Cleveland (Northern Ohio) IAC Member
Michelle Jackson
Treasurer, and Time and Place Committee Chair
Clark Atlanta University, 1981
Major: Education
Member, Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association. Inc.
Dr. Rubye Taylor Drake
NAC Conference Consultant and Historian
Tuskegee University, 1966
Major: English
Northeastern IL University, Master of Education
Nova University, Education Doctoral Degree
Chicago Tuskegee Alumni Club
Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
Chicago IAC Member
Gregory Murphy, Ed.D.
NAC Southeastern Regional Representative
Bethune Cookman University
murphygl@yahoo.com
Chrishele Marshall
NAC Midwestern Regional Representative
Claflin University
chrishele.marshall@gmail.com
Joyce Small Delk
NAC Southwestern Regional Representative and Fundraising Committee Chair
North Texas IAC Member
Alexandra Williams
NAC Western Regional Representative
Edward Waters University
Alexthealexinc@gmail.com
Dr. Kalvin Wall
NAA Cabinet
Shaw University, 2000
Major: Psychology
Graduate Degree: Nova Southeastern University, Master of Counseling and Management and Administration
Immediate Past President, Shaw University National Alumni Association
Washington, DC IAC Member
Christopher Rucker II
NAC Constitution and Bylaws Committee Chair
Philander Smith College, 2020
Major: Political Science
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Chi Chapter
Chicago IAC Member
Kailie Renee Williams
Miss National UNCF
The 21-year-old Louisiana native is a junior at UNCF-member Wiley College, where she has maintained a 4.0 GPA in pursuit of a degree in biology. Her goal is to become a successful “sought after pediatrician, who is known for my expertise and care for children.”
Williams is the ninth consecutive Miss National UNCF from Wiley College.
When she is not in the classroom, Williams is an active member of the Wiley Pre-Alumni Council and member of Wiley College’s track team and award-winning volleyball team. She enjoys reading, researching and traveling.
As the reigning Miss National UNCF 2022-23, Williams said, “Being crowned Miss National UNCF has been a dream come true. I would like to thank the United Negro College Fund and the National Alumni Council for giving me this marvelous opportunity.
“I am very grateful that I am able to educate the community on UNCF, what it has done for me and what it can do for others. I plan to use this position to U.N.I.T.E. our HBCUs by Uplifting, Nurturing, Inspiring, Transforming and Encouraging our institutions to be the best they can be.
“We must be our biggest advocates. UNCF has paved the way for our students and alumni by allowing them to further pursue their education with scholarships. I would love to be a part of something this special and being crowned Miss National UNCF has allowed me to continue my mission, use my voice and make the nation aware of the resources that have been provided to us.”
“Congratulations, Kailie as our new Miss National UNCF 2022-23. You are exceptional and I know you will make UNCF, the National Alumni Council, HBCUs, HBCU students and your fellow students, administration and faculty at Wiley College extremely proud during your tenure,” said Anthony H. Brown, president, National Alumni Council/UNCF, and alumnus of UNCF-member Bethune-Cookman University.
Miss National UNCF serves as an official ambassador of the UNCF National Alumni Council and a member of the National Pre-Alumni Council Board of Directors.
UNCF Staff
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Fred Mitchell
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Latonia McKnight
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Raymond Lockett
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Robert Bolton
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Kristina Broughton
Fred Mitchell
Fred D. Mitchell serves as vice president of development for UNCF’s Mid-Atlantic and Midwest region and oversees the operations and fundraising activities of UNCF’s 12 offices located across the Northeast and Midwest. Mitchell is responsible for raising more than $17 million annually in support of UNCF’s national campaign. Mitchell joined UNCF in 2001 as the regional director for corporations in Chicago, IL. Since that time, he has worked as an area development director in Indianapolis, IN, and Newark, NJ, and as the regional development director in New York.
Before joining UNCF, Mitchell was Midwest area director with Western Union Financial Services in Chicago, responsible for directing sales, marketing and daily operations while overseeing an agent network of 2,500 agent locations across eight states. Mitchell has received numerous awards for his work in the community, and was honored with the key to the city of Indianapolis prior to him leaving in 2005. In 2010, he was nominated and selected to take part in the American Express Leadership Academy for Not-for Profit Leaders. In 2016 Mitchell was selected as a co-chair for the CASE/AADO Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership conference. During the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 fiscal years, Mitchell and his teams in New York and Indianapolis were credited with securing three of the largest gifts in UNCF history. His Northern-Midwest division was awarded the “Division of the Year Award” for 2014-2015 for its performance and contribution to the organization’s overall performance.
Mitchell is a former trustee at Bethany Baptist Church in Newark, NJ, and is a founding member and immediate past president of the Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association of New Jersey, and a 37-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mitchell is a native of Seattle, WA. Mitchell earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration/marketing from UNCF-member institution Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA. He is married to Emily Nichols-Mitchell and has two daughters, Lauren, a graduate of Clemson University and Georgia State University, and Morgan, a recent graduate of Georgia State University.
Latonia McKnight
UNCF Representative Assistant
latonia.mcknight@uncf.org