The National Black Alumni Advisory Board (NBAAB) is an elected group of proud Creighton graduates committed to serving as a resource for Black students and moving the University toward greater equity, diversity and inclusion at all levels. To be considered for nomination, please contact devinowens@creighton.edu.
National Black Alumni Advisory Board Members
President
Ms. Bridget A. Hadley, BSBA'88
Committee Chairs
Ms. Shannon D. Melton, BS'09
Ms. Yvonnda Summers, BSBA'11, MS'14, JD'14
Mr. Abiola A. Kosoko, BA'09
Members
Ms. Shannon D. Melton, BS'09
Ms. Yvonnda Summers, BSBA'11, MS'14, JD'14
Mr. Troy J. Beaugard, BSBA'89
Dr. Robbie Bishop-Monroe, DBA'19
Mr. Jason D. Brown, BA'18
Dr. Lori D. Bryant, BS'95
Mr. Samori T. Coles, BSBA'95
Mr. Aaron D. Conley, BA'95
Mrs. Brenda Warren Council, JD'77
Mr. Eric T. Dantzler, BSBA'95
Mr. Westin R. Givens, BA'14
Mr. Leonard D. Gordy
The Honorable Darryl R. Lowe, JD'84
Mrs. Shawntal M. Mallory, BA'97, JD'00
Mrs. Terri D. McAlister-Sanders, BA'78
Ms. Emily F. Miller, BS'75, MSEDU'78
Mr. Kayman A. Nixon, BSBA'17, MBA'21
Dr. Michael A. Reed, BS'91, MD'96
Dr. Alvin Samuels, BS'10, DDS'15
Mrs. Latrice Davis, BSW'99
Our mission
To advance the interests of Creighton's growing Black community, to promote academic excellence and commit to building a lifelong relationship between Black alumni and the University.
As a result, the board seeks to:
- To be a supportive resource for Creighton University’s Black student body;
- To advocate for Creighton University to instill a culture of racial justice, diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of the Creighton University;
- To be a vehicle for professional development and social networking among Black Creighton Alumni, and to encourage alliances with Creighton University Alumni across the country;
- To provide scholarships to the current Black student body and to potential Black students seeking to attend Creighton University;
- To be a cultural connection to the Black community, the North Omaha community and Creighton University;
- To support campus recruitment and retention efforts at the student, faculty and board levels at Creighton University;
- To advise Creighton University on matters involving the Creighton Black Alumni.
Learn more about equity, diversity and inclusion at Creighton.
Stay connected
Creighton embraces the diversity of its alumni community, and we host regular events and service opportunities for our Black alumni. Interested in learning more? Contact alumni@creighton.edu.
- Update your contact info
- Join a Regional Alumni club
- Become a resource for students
- Explore alumni benefits
- Host an event in your area (if interested, contact alumni@creighton.edu)
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