Meet Us
Black Staff and Faculty Association Board Members
Leha Hawkins
2024-25 President
- Phone: (916) 278-6911
- [email protected]
- Pronouns: she/her
- Specialty & Interests: I hope to create a space where we all feel valued on campus, work with the board to set everyone up in our community for success, have fun, celebrate who we are, and build community along the way!
Angela Clay-Parker
Vice President
- Phone: (916) 278-4794
- [email protected]
- Pronouns: she/her
- Specialty & Interests: Our goal is to ensure new and current staff and faculty feel appreciated, valued, and welcomed at Sac State. BSFA fosters a sense of belonging, reminding everyone they are needed and truly special.
Ari Uzzle
Correspondence Secretary
- Phone: (916) 278-6445
- [email protected]
- Pronouns: she/her
- Specialty & Interests: This year, my BSFA goal is to connect with students interested in higher ed, offering guidance and representation to demystify the path and inspire them through faculty and staff support.
Martinique Baker
Treasurer
- Phone: 916.278.1185
- [email protected]
- Pronouns: she/her
- Specialty & Interests: My goal is to make BSFA the most welcoming group on campus, where everyone feels valued, and the only ones not joining are those who haven’t yet heard of us.
Keonna Dumas
Media Officer
- Phone: (916) 278-2703
- [email protected]
- Specialty & Interests: My goal for BSFA in 2024-25 is to boost campus visibility, support the Black Student Success Initiative, and foster community between BSFA and the new Black Honors College at Sac State.
Kaifa Yates
Member at Large
- Phone: (916) 278-7959
- [email protected]
- Pronouns: he/him/his
- Specialty & Interests: To create a more align efforts to support our Black students academically, socially, and professional on campus through mentorship and intentionality.