25 Years and Counting

The Black Alumni Society, Kennesaw State 免费福利一区二区三区's first affinity group, was chartered in 2000. The group aims to inform, involve and serve alumni as it promotes Kennesaw State 免费福利一区二区三区. With events throughout the year in addition to their annual anniversary celebration, there are a variety of opportunities to get and stay connected with other members of the Black Alumni Society.

Black Alumni Society members

Our Purpose

  • Promote the cause of higher education for students at KSU;
  • Provide a forum for information exchange and networking among KSU alumni, current students, faculty and staff, and friends of KSU;
  • Assist in recognizing the achievements of new graduates, alumni, current students, faculty, and staff at annual celebratory events;
  • Foster the development and maintenance of scholarships and other means of assisting students in their pursuit of education at KSU;
  • Encourage Black alumni to serve as mentors for KSU students and in the community at large;
  • Increase membership and participation of Black alumni within the BAS and at all levels of leadership within the Alumni Association.

Leadership Council 2025-2026

Reginald King

Reginald King '09
President

Dedra Waindi

Dedra Waindi '10
Vice President

Zeezee Amajor

Zeezee Amajor 鈥�19 
Secretary

  • Lora Asberry '23, '20
  • Jameka Baker 鈥�22
  • Kevin Bruce 鈥�17
  • Kimberley Collins 鈥�09, 鈥�12
  • Michael Kolen 鈥�19
  • Ashley Mathieu '10
  • Salma Repole 鈥�24
  • Keecia Scott '98
  • Emerald Smith 鈥�20
  • Marcayla Thomas 鈥�24

Show Your Support

The Black Alumni Society recently celebrated 25 years of fostering connections. To honor this milestone and the visionary leadership of its founder, Dr. Shelby R. Wilkes MBA 鈥�98, the society has partnered with the KSU Alumni Association to establish a new scholarship in Dr. Wilkes' memory. This lasting tribute will ensure that his legacy of empowerment and excellence will continue to support future generations of Owls for years to come. 

Dr. Shelby Wilkes and Dr. Jettie Burnett

Get Connected

If you are not receiving information from the KSU Black Alumni Society and would like to, please email blackalumnisociety@kennesaw.edu with your name and email address, and we will add you to the contact list.