Our Leadership Team
2026-2027 Executive Board
Leading with Purpose
Our executive board members are committed to advancing BLSA's mission and supporting our community
Rikiyia Martin
President
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Undergrad: Clark Atlanta University
Imani Cooper
Vice President
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Undergrad: Florida A&M University
Routh Derege
Secretary
Hometown: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Undergrad: Suffolk University
Joseph Richardson
Treasurer
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Undergrad: Southern University and A&M College
Brooklynn Stewart
Parliamentarian
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Undergrad: Langston University
Cleondra White
Alumni Affairs Liaison
Hometown: Colchester, Connecticut
Undergrad: Howard University
Tayla Chatman
Student Affairs Liaison
Hometown: Brockton, Massachusetts
Undergrad: Xavier University of Louisiana
Shyan Brown
External Community Relations Liaison
Hometown: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Undergrad: Union College
Briana Watkins
Social Media Coordinator
Hometown: Newark, New Jersey
Undergrad: Howard University
Kianna Thomas
Events Coordinator
Hometown: Franklin, Massachusetts
Undergrad: Howard University
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Our executive board is dedicated to supporting our members and advancing BLSA's mission. Whether you're a current student, prospective member, or alumni, we'd love to hear from you.