The Samford Black Alumni Association, in partnership with Samford University and the Samford University Alumni Association, seeks to create a lifelong and worldwide community of alumni through increased opportunities for engagement between Black alumni and Samford University in the form of fellowship, programs, and services.
Examples of the activities of the Samford Black Alumni Association are the African American Alumni and Friends Luncheon and the annual SBAA Homecoming Tailgate.
2024 marks the 10-year anniversary since the founding of the Samford Black Alumni Association.
Are you interested in learning more about the mission and work of the Samford Black Alumni Association? If so, connect with a board member today.
Do you have questions or ideas for the SBAA Board of Directors? Share them with the board.
Board Application Process
The Samford Black Alumni Association opens the application process to join SBAA’s Board of Directors during the fall semester every two years. The Application process will open again in August 2026.
SBAA Connects
Are you interested in serving as a mentor for a current student? Apply through the SBAA Connects Mentorship Program! Applications are open October 1-31.
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Board Members
The SBAA Board is made up of Samford alumni who are passionate about furthering the mission of the Samford Black Alumni Association.
- Cameron Thomas '14 and '18, President
- LaDonna Gaines '20, Vice President
- Demica Sanders '19, Secretary
- Georges Adunlin '20
- Hilaire Armstrong '12 and '16
- David Austin '20
- Michele Bradford '90
- Erin Carley '16 '19
- Chris Clark '17, '20
- Arthur Fisher '20
- Shauna Ford '13
- Samuel Hagos '22
- Pat Hampton, Emeritus '09
- Pam Jackson '04, '14
- Mia Jacobs-Turner '00
- Kendell Jno-Finn '04
- Michael Johnson '85, '97
- Mildred Lanier '93
- Rochelle Malone '95
- Maurice McCaney '96, '97, '01
- Brandon Nettles, Emeritus '14
- Withrow Newell '22
- Tineka Peoples '89, '94, '98, '04
- TJ Pittman '21
- LaVonda Primus '92
- Glenn Terrell '11
- Kayla Ward '98
