Committees
BBA is seeking talented individuals to join our committees. Our current chairs are dedicated to our mission and are eager to welcome new members to the team.
If you're interested in contributing your time and skills to support Black youth in mathematics, we encourage you to learn more and sign up below!
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 Dr. Sherita Flake |
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Audit Committee
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Chair: Sherita Flake
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Board Liaison: Vanessa Cleaver
The Audit Committee reviews financial records, provides a documented report to the Board of Directors, makes budgetary recommendations, and submits a summary report to the Secretary and President after the Annual Meeting.
This committee meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 pm Central.
Awards Committee
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Chair: Afreeka Van
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Board Liaison: Belinda Edwards
The Awards Committee organizes the recognition of exemplary mathematics teachers of Black students, including BEAM, and the William Greer Scholarship Award at the Annual Meeting by distributing nomination applications, evaluating submissions, and making recommendations to the Board for awardees.
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This committee's meeting time is To Be Determined.
 Afreeka Van |
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 Dr. Nevels Nevels |
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Constitution and By-Laws
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Chair: Nevels Nevels
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Board Liaison: Jennifer Knudsen
The Constitution and By-Laws Revision Committee conducts a thorough review of The Association's organizational structure, processes, and procedures, gathers input to assess the necessity for changes in the Constitution, By-Laws, and Policy Manual, and proposes any required revisions to the Board of Directors and the membership in accordance with The Association's Constitution.
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This committee's meeting time is To Be Determined.
Educational Policies
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Co-Chairs: Nathalie Dames and Greg Lakey
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Board Liaison: Naehee Kwun
The Educational Policies Committee creates position papers, workshops, and seminars and collaborates with others to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics for Black students.
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This committee's meeting time is To Be Determined.
 Dr. Nathalie Dames |
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 Gregory Lakey |
 Dr. Tashana Howse |
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Finance Committee
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Chair: Tashana Howse
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Board Liaison: Pamela Seda
The Finance/Fundraising committee of BBA is responsible for supporting the management of the organization's financial resources, budgeting, and implementing fundraising strategies to secure necessary funds for its educational programs and initiatives.
This committee meets on the 4th Monday of every month at 8PM - 8:45 PM Eastern.
Membership Committee
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Co-Chairs: Amarius Reed and Christopher Jett
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Board Liaison: Natalie Parker-Holliman
The Membership Committee is responsible for efforts to recruit and retain members, and for maintaining the membership management database.
This committee meets on First Saturday of the month at 1pm Eastern.
 Amarius Reed |
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 Dr. Christopher C. Jett |
 Dr. Kyndall Brown |
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NCTM Committee
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Chair: Kyndall Brown
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Board Liaison: Tenisha Marcel-Herbert
The NCTM Committee collects and reports information on NCTM related activities, reviews and recommends proposals for the BBA Strand for the NCTM Annual Conference program, represents BBA at the NCTM Delegate Meeting, and advises the Board on suitable actions concerning NCTM affiliation.
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This committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday monthly at 6pm Central.
Nominations & Elections Committee
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Chair: Jessica Vialva
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Board Liaison: Shelly Jones
The Nominations and Elections Committee is responsible for gathering nominations, creating candidate slates, and conducting BBA elections.
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This committee's meeting time is To Be Determined.
 Dr. Jessica Vialva |
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 Dr. Darryl Corey |
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Program Committee
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Chair: Darryl Corey
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Board Liaison: Belinda Edwards
The Program Committee is responsible for organizing the BBA Teacher Reception held during the Annual NCTM Conference, handling logistics, promoting it with the Publicity Committee, and assisting with the Student Awards Program.
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This committee's meeting time is To Be Determined.
Publications & Publicity Committee
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Co-Chairs: Ayanna Perry and Melissa Walker
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Board Liaison: Katrena Washington
The Publications and Publicity Committee coordinates the publication of BBA’s peer-reviewed journal, The Lighthouse Almanac, and promotes awareness of the organization’s activities through the website, email marketing, and social media.
This committee meets every 4th Monday from 8pm-9pm Eastern.
 Dr. Ayanna Perry |
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 Dr. Melissa Dandy Walker |
 Jaclyn Claiborne |
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Student Engagement Committee
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Chair: Jaclyn Claiborne
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Board Liaison: Monique Harrison
The Student Engagement Committee coordinates student activities for the organization, including activities to celebrate Benjamin Banneker's birthday, November 9th.
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This committee's meeting time is To Be Determined.