Executive Board (Selected Leaders)

Executive Board

Tyloaha Parker - Chapter President

Hometown: Detroit, MI
Years Attended MSU: 2003-2007
Degree from MSU: B.A. Communication Arts
Number of Years as a member of MSUBA: 7 years
Occupation: Educator
Favorite MSU Memory/Why you love MSU: Michigan State University was one of the best times of my life. I loved the energy and diversity. I remembered taking walks from the Library to the Union and being astounded by the beautiful landscape.
What your vision is for MSUBA: My vision for MSUBA is to bridge the gap between students and recent graduates with seasoned alumni. I would like for us to also provide resources and a sense of community for all Spartans.
What you like to do in your free time: In my free time, I enjoy event planning, traveling, and spending time with my loved ones.

Michael (Mike Jr.) Williamson Jr. - Chapter Vice President/Membership Chair

Hometown: Detroit, MI
Years Attended MSU: 1997-2003
Degree from MSU: B.A. Interdisciplinary Humanities
Number of Years as a member of MSUBA: 8 years
Occupation: Case Manager at Focus Hope, Detroit, MI
Favorite MSU Memory/Why you love MSU: My favorite memory has to be walking across campus in the morning, checking out the trees in the fall. I love MSU so much because it allowed me to develop into who I am, make so many friends, and prepare myself for my future!
What your vision is for MSUBA: My vision is to be a resource for networking and opportunity for past graduates, new graduates, and incoming students who can benefit from us.
What you like to do in your free time: I enjoy hanging with my friends, traveling, and going to MSU football/basketball games!

Dr. Shondra L. Marshall - Chapter Treasurer

Hometown: Flint, MI
Years Attended MSU: 2004-2009, 2010-2012
Degree from MSU: B.S. Retail Management & M.A. Teaching & Curriculum
Number of Years as a member of MSUBA: 5 years
Occupation: Higher Education Administrator
Favorite MSU Memory/Why you love MSU: I've made the best life long lasting friendships from MSU! It was one of the best decisions I've made in my life.
What your vision is for MSUBA: My vision is to see more members join MSUBA sooner after graduation. It's important to stay connected and to give back. Also for more high school students to be aware of the scholarship opportunities upon arriving to MSU.
What you like to do in your free time: I love to travel, work out and read!

Arica Jones - Chapter Secretary

Hometown: Born in Detroit; Resident of Farmington Hills since 2014
Years Attended MSU: 2005-2009. Graduated December 2009
Degree from MSU: Bachelor of Arts, Finance
Number of Years as a member of MSUBA: 2 Years
Occupation: Internal Auditor. Completed Certified Internal Auditor designation in 2018.
Favorite MSU Memory/Why you love MSU: When President Obama visited campus in 2007/2008 during his first campaign.
What your vision is for MSUBA: To increase membership and awareness; to further engage MSU Black Alumni and supporters in the organization
What you like to do in your free time: Running and Jogging; Golfing; Nature Photography

Tamiria Perkins - Communications/PR Chair

Hometown: Detroit, Michigan. Current Residence: Southfield
Years Attended: 2012-2017
Degree from MSU: Graphic Design/Arts & Humanities
Number of Years as a member of MSUBA: 3 years and 1-year Lifetime Member
Occupation: Junior Art Director
Favorite MSU Memory/Why you love MSU: Football games, Spartan Ice cream, and when I study abroad in Florence Italy.
What is your vision for MSUBA: To have resources for upcoming graduate students by helping them attain employment by having career workshops that help with job searching, resume and cover letter preparation, networking, interview preparation, and more.
What you like to do in your free time: I mentor middle and high
school girls at Cornerstone Academy Q.U.E.E.N.S. and Princess Program, painting, make pottery, watch movies, play videogames and do freelance graphic design work, and travel

Deanne Austin: Community Service Chair

Favorite MSU Memory/Why you love MSU: Walking across the Breslin stage to receive my degree.
What your vision is for MSUBA: Creating life long partnerships between younger Spartans and older Spartans as well as the community.
What you like to do in your free time: love to organize communities to create sustainable environments for everyone.

Jasmine Moore: Fundraising Chair

Favorite MSU Memory/Why you love MSU: Becoming a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated on April 10, 2011

What your vision is for MSUBA: Building our endowment to fund multiple scholarships annually

What you like to do in your free time: Go to the movies theatre the week of movie premiere