Global Co-Chairs

“I am excited to help increase our impact, connect Black alumni from around the world, and work together to make a positive difference in our communities.”
Sean Allen ’11 (MS)
Los Angeles, CA
Global Co-Chair

“Our ability to thrive together for our collective purpose encourages me to believe in our days ahead. I believe our ancestors are most proud of us when we learn from our past, so we are encouraged in our present and our possible futures.”
Dr. Ashley Campbell ’09, ’10 (MS)
Rochester, NY
Global Co-Chair

“I feel a responsibility and an obligation to others who went before me, to pave the way for others who come after me. That’s what I aspire to do – to offer a small hand to and on how young people can continue to improve, climb and do profound things in life.”
Emerson Fullwood P’03, P’14
Rochester, NY
Global Co-Chair

Mentoring and Career Networking Committee Co-Chairs

“Family are those chosen and not who remind us that we are not alone and affirm our existence.”
Anansa Benbow ’15,
New York, NY
Mentoring and Career Networking Committee
Co-Chair

“When I think of the things I’ve accomplished in my life, I am reminded of the quote by Alex Haley, ‘Anytime you see a turtle up on top of a fence post, you know he had some help.’ My job as a mentor is to help the next person reach the top of their fence post.”
Lisa Norwood ’86, ’95W (MS), P’13, P’20
Rochester, NY
Mentoring and Career Networking Committee
Co-Chair

Philanthropy Committee Co-Chairs

“Family is a group of people, not necessarily related by blood or ancestry, who want as well as choose to be together. The family is held together by a powerful and strong bond. No one is forgotten or ignored in a family.”
Nila Bragg ’88
New York, NY
Philanthropy Committee Co-Chair

“A family rises together by lifting each other up.”
Lance Drummond ’85 (MBA)
Charlotte, NC and Rochester, NY
Philanthropy Committee Co-Chair

Program Regional Committee Co-Chairs

“Family (in the most broad sense of that word) is truly EVERYTHING!”
Guirlaine Belizaire ’91
Metro NYC Program Regional Co-Chair

“A [family] network of people whom you can rely on and help each other be the best version of them.”
Dr. Yvette Conyers ’07N
Rochester Program Regional Co-Chair

“Family is how we relate with one another. It is the glue that keeps community together.”
Dr. Sanul Corrielus ’98M (MD)
Philadelphia Program Regional Co-Chair

“Family is paramount in my life. My daughter is the single most important thing to me. She also serves as the pillar that connects and unites the families of both parents.”
Jermell Powell ’07 (MS)
Washington, D.C. Program Regional Co-Chair

“A family that you align with can help you develop and grow. When a supportive family comes together to accomplish a goal we significantly impact and uplift our family dynamic and community. Family is valuable!”
Dr. Anika Simone Johnson ’18W (EdD)
Rochester Program Regional Co-Chair