ABOUT THE CHAPTER
Thanks for stopping by the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association!
Our Chapter’s Constitution and Bylaws
(Last Revision 05/03/2020)
The Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University National Alumni Association is a long standing pillar of the South Florida community. The chapter is home to many city representatives, law enforcement agents, educators and business officials.
The chapter has garnered many accolades through the years and is proud to be named the first “Chapter of the Year” by the FAMU National Alumni Association. This award was also won again by the chapter in 2019! Our members have effectively served as advocates, supporters and ambassadors for the University.
Our goals include assisting in the assurance of the preservation of FAMU as a distinguished, world class institution of higher education. As a direct support organization for the University, we continue to provide financial support via various fundraising campaigns, scholarship funds and athletic programs. Notably, many chapter members also make individual contributions directly to the FAMU Boosters and FAMU Foundation.
The Miami-Dade Chapter actively recruits students from the South Florida area by maintaining a partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools College Assistance Program, presenting and participating in local college fairs.
Greetings FAMUly:
The late Nelson Mandela once spoke these profound words, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.”
The members of this FAMU NAA Miami-Dade chapter is intentional and strategic in its interactions, mentoring and support of students that have FAMU on their radar. The chapter student driven programs and initiatives reflect our commitment to the academic success of every student we engage with. This Miami-Dade chapter stands on “Academic Excellence, with caring!”
The members of this chapter work collectively, and in a spirit of “Rattlership”! The Miami-Dade chapter members are involved and rooted in various community, faith based, social and academic organizations. Each of our members bring their strengths to the table.
• During the next two years, the chapter will continue to focus us empowering our students and equipping them with the tools needed to enter into FAMU.
• As an organization, we will continue a series of leadership training so that our members are FAMU NAA ready and can step into various leadership roles.
• The current leadership team of the FAMU NAA Miami-Dade chapter can be described as: Visionary, Empathetic, Decisive, Inspirational and dedicated Rattlers.
I invite all Rattlers in the 305/786/954 area to come and join us. FAMU poured into us and we have a responsibility as Alumni to pour into the next generation of Rattlers.
“Ain’t no stopping us now, we’re on the move”!
President Miranda Y. Albury
2025-2027
Executive Board
(2025 - 2027)
Vice President
Treasurer
Financial Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Asst. Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
Parliamentarian
Publicity Director
To Be Appointed
Immediate Past President
Committee Chairs (2025-2027)
Membership – Romania Wilson
Scholarship – Mykita Cherry-Prime
Recruitment – Richard Gibson
Gov’t Relations – Karen Parker
Hospitality – Velvatia “Tia” Wanton
FAMU Athletics – LaShawn Kinder
Be Out Day – Ceiffawn Wetherspoon
Kwanzaa – Vanessa Woodard-Byers
FAMUly Health & Community – Dr. LaVonia Chambers
Bowling for Scholars – Dr. Cassandra Arnold
Elevated Chapter Activities/Programs – Maskekela Mandela II & Denetra Collins
Community Partnerships – To Be Appointed
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