The National Association of Holmes Scholars Alumni Board of Directors makes the policy decisions that govern our nonprofit organization. Each board member is dedicated to the mission of NAHSA and to ensuring its policies and goals are met. Please meet our current NAHSA board members:

NAHSA Executive Committee

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  • Gonzalez Tiphanie
    Tiphanie Gonzalez President Send message »

    Term: 2022–2025 First Term

    Current Address
    SUNY Oswego
    Associate Professor
    321 Mahar Hall
    Oswego, NY 13126

    Holmes Institution
    UCF (2008–2011)


  • Ellis Valeisha
    Valeisha Ellis Treasurer Send message »

    Term: 2022–2025 Second Term

    Current Address
    Assistant Professor
    Albany State University
    College of Education
    Albany, GA 31705

    Holmes Institution
    Florida State University (2005–2013)


NAHSA Members-at-Large

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  • Battle Bailey Lora
    Lora Battle Bailey Send message »

    Term: 2022–2025 - First Term


  • Matute-Chavarria Monique
    Monique Matute-Chavarria Send message »

    Term: 2022–2025 - First Term

    Holmes Institution
    University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2016–2020)


  • Hicks Joya
    Joya Hicks Send message »

    Term: 2022–2025 - First Term

    Holmes Institution
    Syracuse University 


  • Ward Leslie
    Leslie Ward Send message »

    Term: 2022–2025 - First Term

    Holmes Institution
    The George Washington University