NSBE Professionals

🛜 NSBE Connect is officially live !

This platform serves as our members-only digital space to centralize communication, strengthen engagement, and enhance the overall member experience across the organization.

NSBE Connect allows members to:
• Receive real-time updates and announcements
• Network with students, professionals, and leaders globally
• Access events, programs, and exclusive opportunities
• Stay connected to all things NSBE in one place

Get Connected:
👉🏾 Download the NSBE Connect app (Apple App Store / Google Play)
👉🏾 Create and complete your profile using your NSBE Membership credentials
👉🏾 Begin exploring spaces relevant to initiatives you're interested in

This platform will play a key role in how we communicate, collaborate, and build community moving forward. Additional guidance on usage, content alignment, and engagement strategy will be shared.

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👏🏾 Thank You, Delegates!

NSBE Professionals extends our sincere appreciation to all delegates who played a vital role in electing the incoming 2026–2027 National Professionals Executive Board (PEB) during the NSBE Annual Convention. Your participation, leadership, and commitment to the process continue to shape the future of our organization.

We are proud to announce the incoming leadership:

🔹 National Professionals Chair – Valerie Thomas
🔹 National Professionals Chair-Elect – Akissi Lewis
🔹 National Professionals Chair Emeritus – Jarrell Johnson
🔹 National Professionals Secretary – Lamara Glass
🔹 National Professionals Program Chair – Dr. Ershela Sims
🔹 National Professionals Development Chair – Gerald Brown
🔹 National Professionals Publicist – Alishia Ballard
🔹 National Professionals Membership Chair – Naomie Baptiste
🔹 National Professionals Region I Chair – Sunkanmi Famofo-Idowu
🔹 National Professionals Region II Chair – Titus Kariuki
🔹 National Professionals Region III Chair – L'Wade Lewin
🔹 National Professionals Region IV Chair – Desmond Jones
🔹 National Professionals Region V Chair – Ryan Hunter
🔹 National Professionals Region VI Chair – Dr. Nadjia Motley
🔹 Professional Development Chair – La Sheena Thompson
🔹 National Professionals SIG Liaison – Luree Brown

📌 All elected board members will officially assume their roles on May 1, 2026.

We look forward to a year of continued impact, innovation, and excellence under this dynamic leadership team. 🚀

🏆 Program of the Year Winners

Celebrating chapters making a real impact!

✨ Boston Professionals – Chapter of the Year
✨ Atlanta Professionals – Professional Development
✨ Northern Virginia Professionals – Collegiate Initiative
✨ Space Coast Professionals – Pre-Collegiate Initiative

Your work is shaping the future of STEM! 🚀