Meet the Committee Chairs

  • Chair: Dr. Tamatha White

    Sponsorship

    Responsible for securing sponsorships and partnerships to support the conference financially.

    Chair: Dr. Tamatha White

  • Chair: Dr. Avis O’Bryant-Chaney

    Registration

    Handles the registration process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for all attendees.

    Chair: Dr. Avis O’Bryant-Chaney

  • Local Events

    Arranges local activities such as civil rights tours, football games, virtual breakfasts, and local discounts for attendees.

    Contact Dr. Brooks

  • Research: Oral Presentations

    Oversees the organization and scheduling of oral research presentations

    Contact Dr. Brooks

  • Research: Poster Presentation

    Oversees the organization and scheduling of poster presentations

    Contact Dr. Brooks

  • Competition: Debate

    Debate events, including participant selection, judging, and event logistics.

    Chair: Dr. Leroy T. Smith, III

  • Competition: Quiz Bowl

    Manages the quiz bowl competition, from question development to competition structure and judging.

    Chair: Dr. Deadra James Mackie

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    Competition: Oratorical Contest

    Facilitates the oratorical contest, including participant registration, judging criteria, and event management.

    Contact Dr. Brooks

  • Competition: MAU

    Organizes and facilitates the Model African UN event, including participant preparation, scheduling, and logistics.

    Chair: Mrs. Laura Johnson

  • Competition: Product Pitch

    Manages the product pitch competition, including virtual development aspects.

    NEW as of 2025

    Chair: Ms. Nikki Johnson, Director, gBETA Bronze Valley 

  • Faculty and Staff Development

    Focuses on professional development opportunities for faculty and staff attendees, including workshops and seminars.

    Chair: Dr. Coreen Jackson

  • Chair: Dr. Quincy C. Moore, III

    Graduate and Vendor Fair

    Organizes the logistics and management of the Graduate and Vendor Fair.

    Chair: Dr. Quincy C. Moore, III

  • Chair: Dr. Angelia Brooks

    Business Luncheon

    Plans and executes the business luncheon, including catering, scheduling, and guest speakers.

    Chair: Dr. Angelia Brooks & Co-Chair: Mrs. Laura Johnson

  • Awards Luncheon

    Organizes the awards luncheon, overseeing awards presentations and event logistics.

    Chair: Dr. Tamatha White

  • Chair:

    Event: AI Fest

    Plans and coordinates AI Fest, focusing on integrating AI themes and technologies into the conference. (New)

    Chair: 2150

  • Chair:

    Souvenir Booklet

    Designs and produces the souvenir booklet, coordinating content, layout, and distribution.

    Chair:

  • Chair: Mr. JamesAaron L. Pierre Jr

    Alumni

    Coordinates the alum event and contact list, and manages the alum table for the awards event, fostering connections between alums and current students. (NEW)

    Chair: Mr. JamesAaron Pierre & Co-Chair Mrs. Tanesha Howard

  • RACE Journal

    Research and Creative Expression Committee: Oversees the R.A.C.E. Journal

    Chair and Editor

Student Led Committees

  • Community Service

    Chair: Bruce Greene

    Coordinates community service activities and initiatives for attendees.

  • Honors "Got" Talent

    Student Led: Honors "Got" Talent

    Chair: Kailynn Weaver

    Organizes and executes the Honors "Got" Talent event, showcasing students' diverse talents.

  • After Parties

    Chair: Layla Evans

    Plans and manages the after-party, providing a fun and memorable conclusion to the conference

  • Royal Court

    Chair: Ford Blunt

    Manages the events and activities related to the Royal Court.

See Bylaws for Descriptions

Nominating Committee

Membership and Marketing Committee

Publications Committee

Annual Scholarships, Awards, and Recognition Committee

Conference Planning Committee

Community Service

Conference and Planning