Committees

Our committee members are passionate individuals who bring our mission to life through dedicated service and volunteer leadership. Our committee chairs and volunteers are the driving force behind BlackNSA’s innovative programs, member engagement initiatives, and community impact.

2024-2025 COMMITTEE CHAIRS & VOLUNTEERS

Meet the passionate individuals who bring our mission to life through dedicated committee service and volunteer leadership. Our committee chairs and volunteers are the driving force behind BlackNSA’s innovative programs, member engagement initiatives, and community impact.

These committed leaders work behind the scenes to create exceptional experiences that empower our members to become game-changing speakers. From organizing educational programs to facilitating networking opportunities, our committee leaders exemplify the spirit of “excelling together” that makes BlackNSA unique.

Their unwavering dedication to fostering excellence and building an inclusive speaking community helps us deliver on our promise of empowering voices and elevating the speaking profession.

We are deeply grateful for their service and commitment to our vision of transforming the speaking industry through diversity, authenticity, and professional excellence. Through their leadership and volunteer efforts, they ensure that BlackNSA remains an engaging, supportive community where speakers can grow, connect, and thrive together.

Education and Programming Committee

Kenston Henderson, CSP

Education & Programs Chair

SherryAnn Bruckner

Committee Member

Eva Medilek

Committee Member

Kathleen Fischer

Implementation Day Chair

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Membership/Mentorship Committee

Jason Murray

Membership and Mentorship Chair

Alex Dumas

Committee Member

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Marketing and Social Media Committee

Karen Williams, CPACC

Marketing Chair

Nikki Groom

Committee Member

Nea Paris

Committee Member

Ben McCullough

Committee Member

Kara Gamber

Committee Member

Theresa Royal Brown

Committee Member

Community & Engagement Committee

Brittany Cole

Community & Engagement Chair

Amani Roberts

Committee Member

Zinnia Adams

Committee Member

Angel Henry

Committee Member

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Million Dollar Mastermind Committee

Lori Pace

Milton Dollar Mastermind Chair

Wyman Winbush

Committee Member

Ann McNeill

Advisor

Susan Lindner

Advisor

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Sponsorship Committee

Carole Mahoney

Sponsorship Chair

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Comm. & Newsletter Committee

Deborah Biddle

Communication and Newsletter Chair

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BlackNSA Awards Night Committee

DeShawn Wynn

BlackNSA Awards Night Chair

Kathy Taylor

Committee Member

Sylvia Baffour

Committee Member

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3-Day Speaker Challenge Committee

Yolanda Greer

3-Day Speaker Challenge Chair

Ousamane Kabre

Committee Member

Monique Strong

Committee Member

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