Our Team

Greetings Fellow Alumni, Family, and Friends,

Allow me to start by saying that it is truly an honor to have the opportunity to serve you.  I am in awe of what BAA has accomplished since our chartering in 2016.  Over the last 7 years, The UA Black Alumni Association has grown tremendously and we endeavor to keep it going.

BAA Leadership has built a reputation of excellence and is known for Signature events such as "Houndstooth and Heels: Black Alumni Weekend", the Freshman Pinning Ceremony, BAA Annual Golf Tournament, "BAMA Connect" and our member webinars.  BAA is committed to "The Collective" by bringing together our experienced alumni, recent grads, current students, and future scholars. 

From Bama Connect, to the MJs, to our introducing new traditions such as the "Through The Doors" Freshman Pinning Ceremony, and more; there is certainly a place for you and your ideas.  We need you. I humbly encourage you to become a member, join a committee, and get engaged. Thank you and ROLL TIDE!

Derek L. Cunningham, MBA

President, University of Alabama Black Alumni Association

Class of ‘97   

Executive Board

  • Ocie Fulford

    President

  • Jennifer Turner

    Vice President

  • Derek L. Cunningham

    Immediate Past President

  • Janelle Payne

    Secretary

  • Robbie Washington

    Co-treasurer

  • Stacey Hill

    Co-treasurer

  • Victoria Belton

    Parliamentarian

  • Tameka Harris

    Philanthropy Chair

  • Tundra Williams

    Events Chair

  • Devereux Thompson

    Membership Chair

  • Veleta Rogers

    University and Student Relations Chair

  • Billie Kennedy

    University and Student Relations Co-chair

  • Cindy Jones

    Black Alumni Collective Liaison