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Our History
Our History
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The Black Alumni Association of Denison University (BAA) was formed in 1975 to ensure that Black alumni remain connected to Denison and to one another long after graduation. Established under the authority of the BAA Bylaws, the Association exists as an independent university recognized alumni body governed by an elected Executive Board. Over the years, the BAA has grown from a reunion-centered alumni group into a structured, mission-driven organization focused on durable student support, growing the value of our alumni network, and impactful stewardship of Black alumni philanthropy.
2025-2027
Executive Board
2025-2027
Executive Board
President: Aaron Laramore '88'
Vice President: Martin Jones '86'
Secretary: Demitrus Evans '91'
Treasurer: Vacant
Historian: Felice Harris '89'
Parliamentarian: James Thornton '88'
Vision & Mission
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To build the #1 student and alumni support system of any private liberal arts college in the country.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission, as defined in Article II of the BAA Bylaws, is:
To promote communication, friendship, and professional and economic development among Black alumni, faculty, and staff of Denison University by providing a forum for information exchange through organized events and other efforts.
Leadership & Structure
Leadership & Structure
The BAA is governed by an elected Executive Board, as defined in Article V of the Bylaws consisting of:
President – Chief executive officer; liaison to university partners; presides over meetings
Vice President – Oversees standing committees and student-facing programming
Secretary – Maintains official records and BAA procedural history
Historian – Manages archives, storytelling, and communications
The Association has established the following positions pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the Bylaws
Treasurer – Oversees financial records, reporting, and fund stewardship
Parliamentarian – Supports compliance with Robert’s Rules and bylaw interpretation
Officers serve two-year terms.
Standing Committees
Standing Committees
To ensure clarity, accountability, and sustainability, the BAA operates through four standing committees:
Governance & Bylaws Committee – Protects structural integrity and legitimacy.
Finance & Fund Development Committee – Oversees budget and stewardship.
Programs & Mentorship Committee – Leads student-facing initiatives and mentorship programming.
Communications & Membership Committee – Manages newsletters, directory, website, and outreach.
Each committee has a defined scope of work, leadership structure, and reporting cadence to ensure consistent execution and transparency.
If you support the mission and purpose of the BAA — we invite you to engage, contribute, and join us as we build the most durable alumni support system in the liberal arts landscape.
If you support the mission and purpose of the BAA — we invite you to engage, contribute, and join us as we build the most durable alumni support system in the liberal arts landscape.
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