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2020-2022

National Alumni Council Board of Directors

Founded in 1946 by Fisk University alumnus James E. Stamps, the mission of the National Alumni Council (NAC) of UNCF is to support, promote, influence and strengthen historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The foundation of NAC’s mission is a commitment to work with UNCF to ensure its network of member institutions are a respected model of best practices in moving students to and through college.

National Alumni Council Board of Directors

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    Michael J. Cleveland

    NAC President

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    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

    michaeljcleveland94@gmail.com

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    Ala’Torya Cranford

    Vice President of Programs

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    Ala’Torya Cranford

    NAC Vice President of Programs

    Paine College
    alatorya.cranford@gmail.com

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    Dayna Kent

    Vice President for Membership and Membership Committee Chair

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    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

    daynalkent@gmail.com

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    Braylin Laster

    Vice President of Public Relations

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    Braylin Laster

    NAC Vice President of Public Relations

    Lane College
    braylinlaster@yahoo.com

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    Paulina Webber

    NPAC President

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    Paulina Webber

    NPAC President

    Dillard University
    paulina.webber@dillard.edu

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    Anthony H. Brown

    Immediate Past NAC President

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    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

    uncfnacpresident@gmail.com

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    Zakiya Pleas-Carnie

    Recording Secretary

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    Zakiya Pleas-Carnie

    NAC Recording Secretary

    Wiley College
    Zaki.ellis@gmail.com

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    Michelle Jackson

    Treasurer, and Time and Place Committee Chair

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    Michelle Jackson

    Treasurer, and Time and Place Committee Chair

    Clark Atlanta University, 1981
    Major: Education

    Member, Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association. Inc.

    chefmichelle@sbcglobal.net

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    LaQuinta T. Golliday

    Financial Secretary

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    LaQuinta T. Golliday

    NAC Financial Secretary

    Dillard University
    ltgoll73@yahoo.com

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    Susie Wright

    Parliamentarian

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    Susie Wright

    NAC Parliamentarian

    Lane College
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    Laryssa Anderson

    NPAC Advisor

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    Laryssa Anderson

    NPAC Advisor

    Tuskegee University
    lkfanderson@gmail.com

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    Dr. Rubye Taylor Drake

    NAC Conference Consultant and Historian

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    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

    rubyetd@aol.com

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    Kevin Cooper

    Chaplain

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    Kevin Cooper

    NAC Chaplain

    Philander-Smith College
    kcooper@philander.edu

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    Monica Rhea

    Northeastern Regional Representative

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    Monica Rhea

    NAC Northeastern Regional Representative

    Fisk University
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    Gregory Murphy, Ed.D.

    Southeastern Regional Representative

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    Gregory Murphy, Ed.D.

    NAC Southeastern Regional Representative

    Bethune Cookman University
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    Chrishele Marshall

    Midwestern Regional Representative

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    Chrishele Marshall

    NAC Midwestern Regional Representative

    Claflin University
    chrishele.marshall@gmail.com

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    Tyler Davidson

    Southern Regional Representative

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    Tyler Davidson

    NAC Southern Regional Representative

    Stillman College
    tdavidson@stillman.edu

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    Joyce Small Delk

    Southwestern Regional Representative and Fundraising Committee Chair

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    Joyce Small Delk

    NAC Southwestern Regional Representative and Fundraising Committee Chair

    Tougaloo College

    North Texas IAC Member

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    Alexandra Williams

    Western Regional Representative

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    Alexandra Williams

    NAC Western Regional Representative

    Edward Waters University
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    Lillie Lanier

    Awards Committee Chair

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    Lillie Lanier

    NAC Awards Committee Chair

    Tuskegee University
    mslil@bellsouth.net

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    Dr. Kalvin Wall

    NAA Cabinet

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    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

    kalvinwall@yahoo.com

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    Christopher Rucker II

    Constitution and Bylaws Committee Chair

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    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

    rucker.christopher@philander.edu

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    Tony Hawkins

    Annual Conference Committee Chair

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    Tony Hawkins

    NAC Annual Conference Committee Chair

    mrtonyhawkins@gmail.com

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    Marcus Bullock

    Budgeting and Auditing Committee Chair

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    Marcus Bullock

    NAC Budgeting and Auditing Committee Chair

    Lane College
    mrbebull@att.net

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    Justin Key

    Governmental Relations Committee Chair

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    Justin Key

    NAC Governmental Relations Committee Chair

    LeMoyne-Owen College
    justin@justindkey.com

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    Lauretta P. Moore

    Coronation Committee Chair

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    Lauretta P. Moore

    NAC Coronation Committee Chair

    Texas College

    Chicago IAC Member
    laurettapmoore@yahoo.com

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    Tarhanysia Thomas

    NPAC Vice-President

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    Tarhanysia Thomas

    NPAC Vice-President

    Lane College
    tarhanysia_thomas@lanecollege.edu

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    Mia Nelson

    NPAC Secretary

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    Mia Nelson

    NPAC Secretary

    Clark Atlanta University
    mia.nelson@students.cau.edu

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    Jah’Karious Conley

    NPAC Chaplain

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    Jah’Karious Conley

    NPAC Chaplain

    Morehouse College
    jkharious.conley@morehouse.edu

  • Miss National UNCF Kailie Renee Williams

    Kailie Renee Williams

    Miss National UNCF

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    Kailie Renee Williams

    Miss National UNCF

    Wiley College

    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.

    Wiley College seal“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.

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    Lennoja Hawkins

    NPAC Eastern Regional Director

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    Lennoja Hawkins

    NPAC Eastern Regional Director

    Wilberforce University
    Lhawkins@wilberforce.edu

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    J’von Keene

    NPAC Eastern Regional Director

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    J’von Keene

    NPAC Eastern Regional Director

    Wilberforce University
    Lhawkins@wilberforce.edu

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    Dylan Rhone

    NPAC Central Regional Director

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    Dylan Rhone

    NPAC Central Regional Director

    Stillman College
    dylan.rhone@stillman.edu

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    Montae’l Williams

    NPAC Southwest Regional Director

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    Montae’l Williams

    NPAC Southwest Regional Director

    Tougaloo College
    mzwilliams@tougaloo.edu

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    Aliana Stanley

    NPAC Business Manager

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    Aliana Stanley

    NPAC Business Manager

    Spelman College
    aliana.stanley@spelman.edu

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    Christina Gutierrez

    NPAC Immediate Past President

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    Christina Gutierrez

    NPAC Immediate Past President

    Spelman College
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    Jaylen Graves

    NPAC Parliamentarian

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    Jaylen Graves

    NPAC Parliamentarian

    Tuskegee University
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    Fred Mitchell

    Vice President, Development, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Region

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    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.

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    Latonia McKnight

    UNCF Representative Assistant

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    Latonia McKnight

    UNCF Representative Assistant

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    Raymond Lockett

    Senior Administrative Assistant

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    Raymond Lockett

    Senior Administrative Assistant

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    Robert Bolton

    National Director of Special Events

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    Robert Bolton

    National Director of Special Events

    Morehouse College

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    Kristina Broughton

    Administrative Assistant, Atlanta

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