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Shannon Cloman 
President

1999 Alabama State University Graduate - Mathematics Major

Shannon is serving in the President position after serving the past four years as the 1st Vice President and Treasurer respectively. Shannon is currently residing in Silver Spring, Maryland and committed to providing strategic guidance for National Alumni Association.

Address: 13400 Bregman Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902

Email: President@BamaStateAlumni.org
Phone: 301-588-0401

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Orlando Arnold

1st Vice President


Address:Miami, Florida

Email: Orlando@Pyramidsportsgroup.com
Phone: 313-995-6928




Wendell Saxon

2nd Vice President

Address: 1645 McCain Road
Wetumpka, Al 36092


Email: WSaxon1977@gmail.com
Phone: 334-549-2468

Marcedia Bolden

Treasurer

 

As a native of Gary, Indiana, who currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama, Marcedia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Alabama State University. Upon graduation from ASU, she received a BS in Human Resources from Purdue University, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Public Administration from DeVry University.  She has over 24 years of experience in the accounting/finance world. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.


Address: 2910 Allison Bonnett Memoral Drive
Suite106 PMB 354


Email: NAAASUTreasurer@gmail.com
Phone: 205-259-8729

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Tislam Ellis

Financial Secretary

 

Address: 3447 Gilmer Avenue
Montgomery, Al. 36105

Email: 
bamastatealum@gmail.com
Phone: 
334-538-2721

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Rita Knight-Smith

Recording Secretary

 

1986 Criminal Justice Cum Laude Graduate of Alabama State University. 
Past President of the New York Metro Chapter of the ASU/NAA for 2 terms
Past Northeast Regional Director for 2 terms
Served as The ASU/NAA Secretary for the years 2016-2017
Present Member of the Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter
Life member since 2019
Retired from New York City Department of Education
Reisides in McDonough, GA where she now works for The Henry County School System.  She is an active and Proud Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.


Address: 604 Lockerbie Terrace
McDonough, GA 30252

Email: mjr1130@aol.com
Phone: 470-936-6814 / 917-817-9467



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Vanda Jones III

Far West Regional Director


2010 Alabama State University Graduate 
Psychology Minor Biology

Currently resides in Los Angeles CA 
Television/Film Producer 
CEO Cmnsoon Entertainment. 
Vanda is serving as 2nd Vice President, Los Angeles Chapter President and also is a Life Member of The NAA.
He is also a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Inc. and a proud active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Hometown: Mobile, AL

Address: Los Angeles, CA

Email: Hivandalee@gmail.com
Phone: 213-926-6664


Dionna McMillan

Farwest Regional Representative


Dionna McMillian is a graduate of Alabama State University who resides in Los Angeles, California.  She works as a film and commercial director.  She currently serves the NAA as the Farwest Regional Representative and is an active member of the LA Alumni Chapter.

Address: Los Angeles, CA

Email: asu.farwestregion.rep@gmail.com
Phone: N/A

Shannon Washington

Midwest Regional Director


1996 Alabama State University Graduate - Accounting Major

Shannon resides in Chicago, IL where he currently serves President of the Chicago Alumni Chapter.  Shannon is a Residential Service Coordinator for Urban Development Corporation where he advocates for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities to ensure quality and affordable housing. Shannon was elected Regional Representative at the November 2020 Midwest Regional Conference.


Address: 11505 S. Vincennes
Chicago, IL 60643 


Email: shannon.washington@yahoo.com
Phone: 773-457-2887


www.bamastatealumni.org




Donitisha Conley-Bursley

Midwest Regional Representative

Donitisha C. Bursey, Midwest Region Representative
Class of 1996
Ford Motor Company - IT Project Manager
Resides in Pontiac, MI


donitishaconley@yahoo.com

James Days

Southeast Regional Director

 

 ASU/NAA





 Pamela D. West

Southeast Regional Representative

 

Pamela D. West graduated from Alabama State University in 1989 with a degree in Computer Information Systems and in 1997 with a degree in Mathematics Education. She currently resides in Montgomery, Alabama. Pamela has a passion for education and technology, and she has dedicated her career to teaching and mentoring students in these fields. She has been actively involved in the ASU National Alumni Association, contributing to various initiatives and events. Pamela is known for her leadership skills and her commitment to community service. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. Pamela is excited to continue her journey with the ASU National Alumni Association and looks forward to making a positive impact in the coming year.


 Contact information for NAA business

       Phone:  334-669-9696
       Email: Pamela.asuhornet@gmail.com





Demeatrice Saunders

Northeast Regional Director


1983 Alabama State University Graduate 
Business Administration (CIS) Major; Marketing Management Minor 
Federal Government IT Specialist (Ret.) 
Registered Representative/ Financial services
Demeatrice was elected Northeast Regional Representative in 2020. 
Previously held office(s): Philadelphia Chapter Corresponding Secretary, Northeast 
Regional Secretary.  Hometown: Verbena, Alabama

Address: 383 Osceola Ave.
Elkins Park, PA 19027


Email: ladydtl@msn.com
Phone: 215.498.1364




Judith Ojo
Northeast Regional Representative

Graduated from Alabama State University in May 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and she also holds a Master's in Public Administration from the Illinois Institute of Technology .

Judith Ojo is the Founder and CEO of HR Media & Co., a minority women-owned HR consulting firm based in Manhattan.

Judith has held leadership positions across nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. 

In 2022, HR Media & Co. was recognized as a Top 10 Emerging L&D company by Manage HR magazine, and in 2023, Judith earned a spot in Marquis Who's Who in America.

 

Judith resides in Brooklyn, NY.
Phone: 718-924-0576 Email: JudyOjo34@gmail.com

Erick Wright

Past President


1980 Alabama State University Graduate - Communications Major

Currently residing in Lithonia, Georgia and serving his first term as President of the NAA. Erick recently retired after 27 years as a federal government employee. Prior to being elected President, Erick served as the First Vice President, and past president of the Metro Atlanta Alumni Chapter. He is a former Drum Major of the Mighty Marching Hornets Band and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Erick’s goal is to significantly increase NAA membership through effective communications.

Cromwell Handy

Alumni Affairs Director


1980 Alabama State University Graduate - Accounting Major

As Director of Alumni Affairs for ASU, Cromwell serves as the conduit between the University and National Alumni Association with a goal of increasing alumni participation. Cromwell is a former member of the Mighty Marching Hornets.

Contact

eboard@bamastatealumni.org

301-802-6941

P.O. Box 6078

Montgomery, AL 36106-6078