SFAA APPOINTED COMMITTEES
Planning Committee
Velma Kiawu-Fahnbulleh - Chair
Class of '79
The Chair leads this committee in providing assistance, guidance and advice for all events planned by Chapters and the Association. The Chair acts in collaboration with Planning Committee Members in carrying out responsibilities as defined by the President of SFAA.
Contact: vlaak@aol.com
Leemu Gbarbea - Vice Chair
Class of '86
The Vice Chair serves as the principal deputy of the Chair, assisting the Planning Committee in carrying out its responsibility as defined by SFAA President. The Vice Chair also acts in the capacity as Chair should the need arise.
Contact: lgbarbeat@hotmail.com
Eliza Juwle-Yates - Member
Class of '79
Members of the committee act in collaboration with the Chair and Vice Chair in carrying out responsibilities of the planning committee.
Contact: bonyenoh@yahoo.com
Jerrydean Simpson - Member
Class of '87
Members of the committee act in collaboration with the Chair and Vice Chair in carrying out responsibilities of the planning committee.
Contact: jericas68@yahoo.com
Dr. Vaylah Clinton - Member
Class of 86
Members of the committee act in collaboration with the Chair and Vice Chair in carrying out responsibilities of the planning committee.
Contact: vaylahc@hotmail.com
Press & Communications
Esther Wreh-Neal - Press Secretary
Class of '79
The Press Secretary is a senior advisor to SFAA's President on matters regarding communication of the organization's message The Press Secretary also drafts and presents press releases for publication and collaborates with the Digital Media Committee on effective presentation of the organization on the web and social media platforms.
Contact: ewrehneal@hotmail.com
Regulatory Affairs Committee
Patricia Minikon - Chair
Class of '85
The Chair leads this committee in all matters related to federal regulations governing charity organizations, such as IRS filings. The committee will ensure that SFAA is following all regulations prescribed by the IRS. In addition, they will keep track of SFAA's incorporation status, and file DBA registration. The Regulatory Affairs Committee will is also responsible for drafting all amendments submitted for the constitution.
Contact: pminikon@minikonlaw.com
Faustina Bonner - Vice Chair
Class of '84
The Vice Chair serves as the principal deputy of the Chair, assisting the Regulatory Affairs Committee in carrying out its responsibility as defined by SFAA President. The Vice Chair also acts in the capacity as Chair should the need arise.
Contact: faustinabrooks@yahoo.com
Francis Gibson - Member
Class of '86
Members of the committee act in collaboration with the Chair and Vice Chair in carrying out responsibilities of the Regulatory Affairs Committee.
Contact: figibson@yahoo.com
Shupan Greenfield Abraham - Member
Class of '84
Members of the committee act in collaboration with the Chair and Vice Chair in carrying out responsibilities of the Regulatory Affairs Committee.
Contact: shupan@charter.net
Bridgette Onike Roberts-Duncan - Member
Class of '80
Members of the committee act in collaboration with the Chair and Vice Chair in carrying out responsibilities of the Regulatory Affairs Committee.
Contact: bridgetteoduncan@yahoo.com
Awards & Recognition Committee
Stephen Koffa - Chair
Class of '79
The Chair leads this committee in receiving and evaluating all nominations for Convention Honoree and SFAA's Service Distinction Award. Membership of the Chair to this committee is automatic with elections as President of SFAA. Term of service is 3 years, which coincides with the tenure of SFAA's Presidency.
Contact: sfaa@stcsphs.org
