Executive Board Members

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  • J Tyler Danzy II

    PRESIDENT
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  • Sherman Mumford

    VICE PRESIDENT
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  • Maureen Anyanwu

    Maureen Anyanwu

    TELECOMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY CHAIR
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  • Bunmi Akingbade

    TREASURER
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  • Latoya Bennett

    FINANCE CHAIR
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  • Sean Board

    SECRETARY
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  • JustOne Crosby

    PROGRAMS CHAIR
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  • Raymond Smith-Byrd

    COLLEGIATE INITIATIVE CHAIR
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  • Cryserica Jeter

    PRE COLLEGIATE INITIATIVE CHAIR
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  • Shenequa Hayes

    PUBLIC RELATIONS / PUBLICATIONS CHAIR
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  • Amber Raiford

    MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
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  • Tony Stanford Jr

    PRESIDENT EMERITUS
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Degree:Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering-Engineering Management

J Tyler Danzy II

PRESIDENT
Hometown: Hickory, NC Favorite Quote: "A goal without a plan is just a wish" - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Why you love NSBE: Through NSBE I met some very important people, that have had a huge impact on my life.

Degree:UNC Charlotte - BSET Manufacturing Engineering & Eastern Michigan University - MS Engineering Management

Sherman Mumford

VICE PRESIDENT
Hometown: Elizabeth City, NC Favorite Quote: Pray until something happens. Why you love NSBE: No matter where we go as an engineering professional, we can find NSBE members nearby.
Maureen Anyanwu

Degree:B.S.Eng. Chemical Engineering , M.S. Industrial & Systems Engineering (ongoing)

Maureen Anyanwu

TELECOMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY CHAIR
Hometown: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Favorite Quote: 'And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.' — Paulo Coelho Why you love NSBE: Because it introduced me to a collection of brilliant engineers who are improving themselves, each other and their communities.

Degree: B.S. Architectural Engineering

Bunmi Akingbade

TREASURER
Hometown: Greensboro, NC Favorite Quote: "I was born not knowing and have only had a little time to change that here and there. " - Richard Feynman Why you love NSBE: I love that this is an organization that allows people of color to come together with the goal of advancing participation in the STEM fields. We can already see the influence of STEM in our present-day and its importance will only be magnified in the society of the future.

Degree:Civil Engineering (NC State University) and Bachelors - Civil Engineering (NC State University)

Latoya Bennett

FINANCE CHAIR
Hometown: Jacksonville, NC Favorite Quote: " Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us" Marianne Williamson Why you love NSBE: I love having an opportunity to help people in general. Whether that be through volunteering, a job referral, or planning social events. The best part of all is that I don't have to put on a face and I get to encourage others to do the same. NSBE is a true safe space!

Degree:B.S. Mechanical Engineering Minor Mathematics MBA concentration Supply Chain Management

Sean Board

SECRETARY
Hometown: Sanford, NC Favorite Quote: Everything negative - pressure, challenges - is all an opportunity for me to rise. - Kobe Bryant Why you love NSBE: NSBE is the reason I got my first internship and my first job. NSBE also helped me develop critical leadership and planning skills.

Degree:Western Michigan University c/o 2022 Paper Engineering

JustOne Crosby

PROGRAMS CHAIR
Hometown: Detroit, MI Favorite Quote: "How ya living?" Dr. Rick Rigsby Why you love NSBE: I love NSBE because it's for people like me: high quality individuals who work to bring value to the black community and the world by exposing underrepresented youth and adults to STEM.

Degree:BSE Industrial & Operations Engineering, University of Michigan

Raymond Smith-Byrd

COLLEGIATE INITIATIVE CHAIR
Hometown: Detroit, MI Favorite Quote: "Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance" Why you love NSBE: I love NSBE because it provides an outlet for community, authentic connection, mentorship, and professional development. NSBE is my family away from family!

Degree:BSE Biomedical Engineering

Cryserica Jeter

PRE COLLEGIATE INITIATIVE CHAIR
Hometown: Detroit, MI Favorite Quote: " I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours." - Mark 11:24 NLT Why you love NSBE: Mentorship and pouring back into my community is something that's extremely important to me. NSBE provided me with the community and the support to make it through my college career and I want to continue to pay it forward to future generations to come. This organization is strictly focused on lifting others as we climb and motivating our Black youth to defy any odds against the pursuit of STEAM careers. I want to be a hand and a voice in that change. I love the mission, the community, and the passion.

Degree:B.S. Computer Science, Masters in Digital Forensics

Shenequa Hayes

PUBLIC RELATIONS / PUBLICATIONS CHAIR
Hometown: Durham, NC Favorite Quote: "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." -Maya Angelou Why you love NSBE: When I joined NSBE in college, it was at the suggestion of an advisor. I didn't know what opportunities being apart of such a big organization would bring. I not only made friends, but I reached my first summer job with NSBE. Going to regional and national conventions also forced me to interact with people I didn't know. This helped me to expand my professional network cross the US.

Degree:Management Information Systems

Amber Raiford

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Hometown: Raleigh, NC Favorite Quote: "The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do."  - Steve Jobs Why you love NSBE: I love NBSE because of the opportunity to build community and expose the youth to careers in STEM.

Degree: B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology

Tony Stanford Jr

PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Hometown: Buffalo, NY Favorite Quote: Without a game plan and without a strong sense of faith in what you’re doing, it’s gonna be really hard to accomplish anything ~ Nipsey Hussle Why you love NSBE: To be active in NSBE is to be 1 degree of separation from someone who can propel you to achieve your wildest dreams