Much of the work of the Advisory Board is coordinated by the following standing committees whose members are appointed by the Executive Committee: Student Selection Committee, Leadership Development Committee, Policy and Finance Committee, and Program and Curriculum Committee. Additional committees are employed from time to time for specific issues, for example symposium planning and bylaws review.
Officers
Learn more about our Advisory Board officers.
Committees
Executive Committee
- Robert Harris, Chairperson
- Gina Rigby-House, Vice Chairperson
- Rashmee Sharif, Secretary
- Christian Smith, At-Large Member
- Alex Smith, Immediate Past-Chairperson
- Erika Mason-Imbody, Student Life Designee
- Jerran Hill, Executive Director (Ex-Officio)
Student Selection Committee
Works with the Leadership Team in the nomination and selection of outstanding applicants seeking to become Blackburn Students.
- Gina Rigby-House, Chairperson
- Tammie Williams, Vice-Chairperson
Leadership Development Committee
Identifies and nominates new members for the Advisory Board and recommends ways for strengthening the ties among Blackburn Students and members to increase the effectiveness of the Blackburn Institute.
- Danielle Blevins, Chairperson
Policy and Finance Committee
Insures the viability of the Institute by securing adequate funding and support to carry out its mission and purpose throughout the state of Alabama and the nation.
- David Donaldson, Co-Chairperson
- Mike House, Co-Chairperson
Program and Curriculum Committee
Advises and guides the Leadership Team and reviews all programming and curriculum to ensure consistency with the vision and mission of the Institute.
- Akiesha Anderson, Chairperson