Committees
The Benjamin Banneker Association's committees are where members turn ideas into action. Whether your passion is governance, professional learning, membership, communications, finance, partnerships, or programs, there is a place for you to contribute your talents while advancing our mission to support Black learners and educators in mathematics.
We welcome members who are interested in serving alongside passionate educators and leaders committed to making a lasting impact.
To join a committee, you must be a current paid BBA member and log in to join the committee's Wix Group.
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Professional Learning Committee
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Chairs: Open Position
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Board Liaison: Greg Lakey
The Professional Learning Committee advances BBA's professional learning strategy by coordinating webinars, speaker series, workshops, and other professional learning opportunities. The committee works collaboratively across BBA initiatives to ensure coherent, high-quality professional learning experiences and may develop position statements and policy recommendations related to mathematics education for Black students.
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The committee's meeting time will be decided once a chair is appointed.
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 Are you an INNOVATOR? |
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 Greg Lakey, NBCT, M.Ed |
 Dr. Lisa Ashe |
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Finance Committee
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Chair: Lisa Ashe
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Board Liaison: Monique Harrison
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Regional Director Representative: Lesa Clarkson
The Finance Committee assists with budget preparation, monitors financial performance, supports fundraising strategy, and provides audit oversight on behalf of the Board while promoting the long-term financial sustainability of the Association.
This committee meets on the 4th Monday of every month at 8PM - 8:45 PM Eastern.
Membership Committee
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Chairs: Open Position
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Board Liaison: Stephenie Tidwell
The Membership Committee recruits and retains members, maintains the Association's membership database, and develops strategies that strengthen member engagement across all membership categories.
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The committee's meeting time will be decided once a chair is appointed.
 Dr. Stephenie Tidwell |
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 Jaliyla Fraser |
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Affiliates Committee
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Chair: Jaliyla Fraser
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Board Liaison: Katrice Dixon
The Affiliates Committee manages BBA's relationships with affiliate organizations and strategic partners, including NCTM, NCSM, BWXME, NABSE, Beyond100K, Launch Years, and other organizations whose missions align with the Benjamin Banneker Association. The committee represents BBA through these partnerships and advises the Board on opportunities that advance the Association's mission.
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This committee's meeting time is TBD.
Nominations & Elections Committee
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Chair: Open Position
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Board Liaison: Pamela Seda
The Nominations & Elections Committee is responsible for gathering nominations, presenting candidate slates, administering BBA elections, and ensuring the integrity, transparency, and fairness of the election process in accordance with the BBA Elections Policy.
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This committee's meeting time is TBD.
 Dr. Pamela Seda |
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 Dr. Elly Blanco-Rowe |
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Programs & Initiatives Committee
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Chair: Elly Blanco-Rowe
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Board Liaison: Taresa Wright-Fraser
The Programs & Initiatives Committee provides leadership for BBA's signature initiatives, student-facing programs, and major events. The committee oversees Board-approved initiatives, coordinates programs that advance the Association's mission, administers awards recognizing exemplary mathematics educators of Black students, and works collaboratively with the Professional Learning Committee to ensure alignment across BBA programming.
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Current Programs
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Awards (Johanna Massey)
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Banneker Math Teacher Collective (BMTC – Lybrya Kebreab)
Current Initiatives
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Benjamin Banneker Math Rooms (BBMR – Elly Blanco-Rowe)
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This committee's meeting time is TBD.
Communications & Publications Committee
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Co-Chairs: Ayanna Perry and Tanaga Rodgers
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Board Liaison: Valerie Hudson
The Communications & Publications Committee coordinates BBA's communications and publications portfolio, including member publications, newsletters, website content, email communications, and social media. The committee promotes awareness of the Association's mission, initiatives, and activities while ensuring consistent communication with members and external audiences.
This committee's meeting time is the 4th Monday of each month from 8 pm - 9 pm Eastern.
 Dr. Ayanna Perry |
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 Tanaga Rodgers |
 Dr. Nevels Nevels |
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Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws Committee
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Chair: Nevels Nevels
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Board Liaison: James O'Neal
The Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws Committee is an ad hoc committee established by the Board whenever a review or revision of the Association's governing documents is needed. The committee reviews the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and related governance documents and recommends revisions to the Board for consideration.
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This committee's meeting times are as needed.