The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity is led by a Board of Directors consisting of officers, regional directors, committee chairs and At-Large committee members. The Immediate Past President serves for one year after his or her term has ended. The officers and regional directors are elected for a two-year term by the membership. Committee chairs serve during the term of the AAAED president. AAAED also has an Executive Director who manages the day-to-day activities of the association and a Distinguished Scholar.
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PresidentRichard Anthony Baker, M.P.A., J.D., PhD.Executive Director for Institutional Equity, EEO/AA and Title IX Coordinator
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First Vice President
Sharron Gatling, CAAPDiversity Officer |
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Second Vice President
Margo R. Foreman, M.P.H., Sr. CAAEPVice President and Chief Officer of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Interim Vice Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts |
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Secretary
Joyce A. Pratt, PresidentT&J Associates of New Jersey LLC |
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Treasurer
Sandra K Hueneman, Sr. CAAEP
President |
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Northeast Region Director (formerly Region I and II)Jeana F. AbuanActing Director |
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Mid-Atlantic Region Director (formerly Region III)Ariana Wright, Esq.
Director of Equity and EO/AA |
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Southeast Region Director (formerly Region IV)Annette D. Butler, D.B.A., Sr. CAAEPDirector, AA/EEO Training and Compliance
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Midwest Region Director (formerly Region V and VII)Vacant |
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Southwest and Rocky Mountain Region Director (formerly Region VI and VIII)
Danielle L. Wood-Williams, Ed.D., Sr. CAAEP
Director & EEO Officer |
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Pacific Region Director (formerly Region IX)
Ahmed YouniesPresident CEO |
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Finance ChairDean Sparlin, Esq.
Sparlin Law Office, PLLC |
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Bylaws/Resolutions ChairVacant |
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Conference Co-ChairL. Jerry Knighton, Jr., M.P.A.
Assistant Vice President for Access and Equity
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Legislative ChairVacant
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Membership ChairDr. Linnette WongAssistant Professor of Health Promotion |
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Nominating and Elections ChairGeorgia H. Williams, D.B.A., Sr. CAAEPPrincipal Business ConsultantAffirmity Atlanta, GA |
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Personnel ChairCarmen Suarez, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Practice in Educational Administration and Higher Education |
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Professional Development & Training Institute Chair
Wanda Malden, Sr. CAAEP
Entrepreneur |
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Public Information ChairMarilynn L. Schuyler, Esq.
Senior Counsel
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Christopher Jones, J.D.
Assistant Vice President and Director of Equity |
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Federal Relations ChairDelia L. Johnson, M.A.Mitchellville, MD |
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Paul Frazier, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement |
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General Counsel
Matthew J. Camardella, Esq.Principal |
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William B. Harvey, Ed.M., Ed.D.Danubius University Galati, Romania |
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Shirley J. Wilcher, M.A., J.D., LLD, CAAPAmerican Association for Access, Equity and Diversity Washington, DC |