Society History
History of Virginia Tech Black Alumni Society
The work of developing a Black Alumni Society began around 2002 with a small group of dedicated alumni. In the ensuing years, there have been a number of conversations, committees, updates, and efforts to activate the society. Even with the best of efforts and intentions the work never resulted in an active and lasting society.
At the 2019 Black Alumni Summit the dream was renewed and Deseria Creighton-Barney, president of the Virginia Tech Alumni Board of Directors, vowed this time would be different. Thus a small enthusiastic and committed group of alumni agreed to again review the old documents, update them, and present them for review by the Black Hokie community.
On June 28, 2021 after two years of planning, the Black Alumni Society Steering Committee delivered the framework, timeline, and structure for a formalized Black Alumni Society.
Black Alumni Society Steering Committee Members 2019-21
- Ashley Anderson ’04 COS and ‘15 CLAHS
- Stacey Harmon ’11 CLAHS
- Alana Mallory, ’10, PCOB
- Erica Willis Moore, ’87 COE
- Annette Turlington ’84 CLAHS
- Jonavon Wilcox ’00 COS
- Carla Winbush, ’84 PC
A virtual election took place during the summer of 2021 and officers were installed at the virtual Black Alumni Summit in August 2021.
A special thank you to deceased alum Brian Roberts ’80 who was dedicated to the creation of and built the initial framework for the society.
Alumni and current students are eligible for membership. The society resides under the umbrella of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.