African American Faculty and Staff Association
The mission of the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) is to build community, identify career development opportunities and provide resources for African American employees at UC Davis Health. Our goals are to support our members in their personal and professional development and cultivate a sense of belonging for all employees.
AAFSA has several guiding principles for accomplishing its mission:
- Invest in our future by awarding scholarships
- Finance our budget through fund raisers
- Fellowship with staff and faculty to facilitate African American Comradery in the workplace
- Promote upward mobility through career development and mentorship programs
- Sponsor and support special events to strengthen our bond with the community
AAFSA is open to all employees and allies who support and are committed to this mission.
- Aggie Black Excellence Initiative
- California Black Chamber of Commerce
- Diversity and Inclusion Dialogue Series
- Sac Cultural Hub
- Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce
- The Sacramento Observer
- UC Davis Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- UC Davis Health Office for Health Equity Diversity, and Inclusion
- UC Davis Strategic Plan - To Boldly Go
Staff scholarships and citations of excellence
2022 nominations and application deadlines have passed.
The UC Davis Staff Assembly is pleased to sponsor an annual awards program, including Staff and Staff Dependent Scholarships and Citations of Excellence.
The Staff Scholarship Program was created to provide career staff employees with funding to pursue professional certificates and personal/professional development as well as continue their education in Associate, Bachelor, or graduate degree programs at community colleges, state colleges, universities (public or private); professional schools, while concurrently employed at the UC Davis.
The Citations of Excellence awards program provides recognition for individual staff and staff teams, who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in one of the following areas: Teaching, Research/Grant Support, Service, Innovation, and Supervision.
Learn more about Staff Awards, nominations and/or applications.
Learn more about AAFSA's annual and upcoming events.
Contact
Send an email to hs-aafsa@ucdavis.edu.
Become a member
Thank you for considering membership in our group. Please email us to express your interest in joining the AAFSA as a member.
Membership Benefits
- Integration of passion in work
- Professional development
- Mentoring
- Wellness
- Networking
- Celebration of culture and traditions
Executive Board
2023-2025
- Co-Chair: Elizabeth R. Dennis-Bell
- Co-Chair: Dannette R. Hollinger
- Vice Chair: Antoinette Texeira
- Treasurer: Amy Moore
- Secretary and Membership Coordinator: Brittany Moore
- Social Media Coordinator: Esther Muriithi
- Webmaster: Cornel Wade
2021-2022
- Chair: James B. Aboagye
- Treasurer: Elizabeth R. Dennis-Bell
- Secretary: Dannette R. Hollinger
- Webmaster: Cornel Wade
2019-2021
- Chair: Lyndon Huling
- Treasurer: Charlene Green
- Secretary: Kamika Hughes
2018-2019
- Chair: Charron Andrus
- Vice Chair: Darrell Desmond
- Treasurer: Charlene Green
- Secretary: Lisa Word
2017-2018
- Chair: Charron Andrus
- Vice Chair: Darrell Desmond
- Treasurer: Charlene Green
- Secretary: Angel Mosley
2016-2017
- Chair: Tamara Cole
- Vice Chair: Yolanda Henderson
- Treasurer: Lee Smith
- Secretary: Charron Andrus
2015-2016
- Chair: Yolanda Henderson
- Vice Chair: Tamara Cole
- Treasurer: Lee Smith
- Secretary: Charron Andrus
2014-2015
- Chair: Yolanda Henderson
- Vice Chair: Tamara Cole
- Treasurer: Lee Smith
- Secretary: Kamika Hughes
Meeting times and location
General member meetings
All faculty, staff and students are welcome!
Join us on the third Thursday of every month, 12 – 1 p.m. Virtual connection information emailed prior to the meeting.