National Alumni Association
The National Alumni Association is open to all graduates of Philander Smith University and strives to keep graduates engaged with the institution.
Through National Alumni Chapters across the country, the NAA organizes graduates and former students who reside in a city or in close proximity, into a unified body affiliated with the National Alumni Association. It is the vehicle which fosters the advancement of the University and programs which directly influence higher education. Efforts and services rendered in the name of a Philander Smith University Alumni Chapter help to strengthen the image and recognition of the University in a particular local community.
National Alumni Association
Officers Roster 2024-2026
Executive Board Roster
Send communications to the National Alumni Association to philanderalumni@gmail.com or to the Office of Alumni Relations, at (501) 370-5271.
National Officers
Ms. Alice Richardson
President
Dr. Laura Carter
Vice President
Ms. Kristy Young
2nd Vice President
Mr. Keilan Patterson
3rd Vice President
Mr. Archester Neal
Recording Secretary
Joanette “Joan” Payne
Corresponding Secretary
Ms. Veronica Booth
Financial Secretary
Keisha Ri’chard-Patterson
Alumni Affairs Director
Mr. Roderick Dunn
Treasurer & Immediate Past President
Regional Presidents
Ms. Jearlene Miller
Central America Region
Ms. Evelyn A. Baker
Eastern Region
Dr. Leslie K. Etienne
Midwest Region
Appointed Positions
Rev. Sherman Baker
Chaplain
Rev. Dr. Charlie E. McAdoo
Parliamentarian
NAAPSU Chapter Officers and Representative
Ms. Constance Franklin
Atlanta
Ms. Ada Norwood
Cleveland
Ms. Lillie Tyler-Paddio
Cincinnati
Mr. Geoffrey R. Shiloh
Chicago
Mr. Elliot Jevon Ricks
Dallas/Ft.Worth
Rev. Cleo J. Smith
Greater Little Rock
Mr. Emiel Cleaver
Greater Kansas City
Ms. Evelyn Baker
Greater DC/Metro
Ms. Stephanie Hayes-Floyd
Houston
Dr. Leslie K. Etienne
Indianapolis
Ms. Tanisha Fletcher-Dickerson
Los Angeles
John Evans, Jr.
Memphis/Crittenden
Vacant
Metro-Detroit
Ms. Beatrice Strong
Metro St. Louis

