Support The
Captain’s Initiative
The Southern University Alumni Federation - Washington, DC Chapter (SUAF-WDC) Chapter members and friends of the Chapter have accepted the charge from the SUAF-WDC President to raise funds to support the work and mission of our illustrious alumni chapter. Under the leadership of our First Vice President, funds are being raised primarily through the collection of donations, the purchase of ads for our Mardi Gras Ball digital souvenir journal, and sponsorship.
Click on the tabs below to learn more about the ways you can support the Captain's Initiative.
Interested in Becoming a Fundraising Captain? Click HERE to learn more about the initiative, and then fill out the Get Involved form and select "Fundraising Captain" for Chapter Engagement option. The First Vice President will email you a copy of the Captain’s Initiative Informational Packet that includes pertinent information to help you get started raising funds.
Thank you in advance for your participation, generosity, and contribution.
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Fundraising Captains are currently soliciting monetary donations to support the vision and mission of our chapter, which includes raising money for general operations and scholarships. Click HERE to learn more and to donate in support of the Captain's Initiative.
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Update: Ads are no longer available. Be sure to check out the 2024 Mardi Gras Ball Digital Souvenir Journal HERE.
Fundraising Captains and SUAF-WDC Chapter members, in general, are selling ads for the 2024 Mardi Gras Ball Digital Souvenir Journal. Ads range from $15 - $125.
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We welcome the opportunity for small and large businesses, individuals, and families to partner with us in activating our mission through sponsorship of our signature events, such as the annual crawfish boil (rebranded as the Southern Summer Sizzle). Visit our sponsorship page HERE to learn more and to remit payment.
meet the captains
Mr. Anthony Baise
SUBR Graduation Year: 2012
Major: Electrical Engineering
Current Profession: Systems Engineer
Mr. Arthur Bryant
SUBR Graduation Year: 1975
Major: Agronomy
Current Profession: Retired USDA Senior Executive
Ms. Gwen King
SUBR Graduation Year: 1988
Major: Computer Science
Current Profession: U.S. Army Government Civilian, Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel
Mrs. Kendra Perkins Norwood
SUBR Graduation Year: 1997
Major: Political Science
Current Profession: Partner, Reed Smith, LLP
Ms. Chasity Ball
SUBR Graduation Year: 2005
Major: Family & Consumer Science
Current Profession: Bank Licensing Specialist, District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking
Mrs. Sabrina Burrell
SUBR Graduation Year: 2010
Major: Criminal Justice
Current Profession: Program Analyst, DC Department of Human Services
Mrs. Kelley King
SUBR Graduation Year: 2002
Major: Elementary Education
Current Profession: Chief Program Officer, Teach for America - Washington, DC
Ms. Krysta’Lynn Ricard
SUBR Graduation Year: 2008
Major: Political Science
Current Profession: Program and Project Manager
Dr. Ivory M. Berry
SUBR Graduation Year: 2007
Major: Mathematics
Current Profession: Assistant Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture, Howard University
Dr. Darrell Dudley-Govan
SUBR Graduation Year: 2010
Major: Rehabilitation Counseling
Current Profession: Retired U.S. Army Force Management Officer
Mr. Isaac Larry
SUBR Graduation Year: 1971
Major: History
Current Profession: Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel
Ms. Antoria Simms
SUBR Graduation Year: 2008
Major: Business Marketing and Sales
Current Profession: Senior Enterprise Account Executive, LinkedIn
Mr. Julian Bolton
SUBR Graduation Year:
Major: Science Education
Current Profession: Science Teacher, Wheaton High School (Silver Spring, MD)
Mr. P. Lee Harvey
SUBR Graduation Year: 1969
Major: Economics
Current Profession: President/CEO, South County Economic Development Association, Inc.
Ms. Ericka McGowan
SUBR Graduation Year: 2001
Major: Biology
Current Profession: Senior Director, Emerging Infectious Diseases at ASTHO
Ms. LaQuitta Thomas
SUBR Graduation Year: 1993
Major: Mathematics
Current Profession: Technology Project Manager and Agile ScrumMaster, Texas Instruments, Inc.