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NAACP Leadership — Meet the Team Leading the Fight

Dedicated advocates, legal leaders, and community organizers driving strategic efforts across policy, litigation, and community programs.

From national advocacy to local impact, our officers guide the NAACP’s work to protect rights, expand opportunity, and strengthen communities.

Senior Leadership Team

Meet Our Officers

United in service. Driven by justice. Focused on progress

The NAACP is guided by dedicated leaders committed to advancing civil rights and building stronger communities. Our officers work together to shape policies, drive initiatives, and ensure our mission of justice and equality remains strong.

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Meet Our President

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Cynthia Downing

President

Meet Our
Vice Presidents

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Burney Hayes

1st Vice President

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Lekia Johnson

2nd Vice President

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Abdulrahim Al-Khatib

3rd Vice President 

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Keith Bonney

4th Vice President 

Meet Our
Treasurers

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Gloria Jasper 

Treasurer

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Christine Brown

Assistant Treasurer 

Meet Our
Secretaries

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Cassandra Richard’s

Secretary

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Julian Smith

Assistant Secretary 

Meet Our
Committee Chairs

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Josephine Howard

Education Committee Chairman 

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Sharon Mathis

Women In NAACP (WIN) Committee Chair

Leadership Highlight

Nationwide volunteer calls and outreach programs that move policy and voter protection efforts.

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