2024-2026 NAASC-LA Officers
President
Ericka Abram, C’92
A Los Angeles native, Ericka graduated from Beverly Hills High School prior to attending Spelman where she stayed in Howard-Herrald her freshwoman year.
Vice President
Stacey Whitehead, C’89
A graduate of St. Mary’s high school Stacey is a life long Angeleno. She resided in Abby her freshwoman year.
Treasurer
Karen Hamilton, C’89
A graduate of St. Mary’s, as well, Karen is a Los Angeles Spelman sister who currently has a daughter enrolled at Spelman.
Financial Secretary
Tamika Brady
Immediate past Vice President for NAASC LA Tamika is originally from Southern California.
Chapter chaplin
Judy Carey Copes, C69
A Sociology Major, in undergrad, Judy was born, raised and educated in Detroit, Michigan.
She is presently owner of JuAl Tutoring and Independent Project Consultant with Pearson. Her passion is uplifting and inspiring future generations.
Historian
Trenee Sims
Employed by the County of Los Angeles for nearly 25 years, Trenee is a member of the National Council Of Negro Women, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Trenee’s passions include spending time with her family, training her Boxer puppies, cooking, gardening, and restoring old homes. Trenee graduated from Spelman in 1986 with a degree in English.
Recruitment Chair
Taylor Hunter
A California, Taylor graduated from Spelman in 2016 with a BS in Biology, and currently works for UCLA Health.
In her free time she loves to travel, coordinate international tours for women and is a coordinator for BGSC.
As an advocate of the HBCU experience and education she assists with chaperoning HBCU tours across the country.
Taylor loves taking on new opportunities that allow her to grow, learn and give back to her community.
Brunch Committee
Ann-Maria Rice Lockheart
Ann-Maria Rice – simply known as Maria graduated with a BA in political science in 1987. Maria currently serves as Chapter President after serving as VP, Recording Secretary, and President.
Maria has over 20 years of business development, consulting, sales and leadership for various companies and organizations.
Maria believes in putting humanity first while dedicating her life to serving others and helping young black girls find their black girl magic.