2025-2026 NSMH National Board

We are pleased to announce our 2025-2026 National Board of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality. The Board of Directors is responsible for providing governance and strategic leadership for the organization. 

NATIONAL CHAIR: Christian Nettles, North Carolina Central University
NATIONAL VICE CHAIR Mya Mendoza, Morgan State University
NATIONAL SECRETARY: Elias Young, Manchester Community College
NATIONAL TREASURER: Garrett Robertson, North Carolina Central University
NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARIAN: Khalis Ba’th, North Carolina Central University
NATIONAL CHARTER/MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR: Sakorii Whiteman, Virginia State University
NATIONAL PLANNING DIRECTOR: Shelby Johnson, Manchester Community College
NATIONAL PROGRAMS DIRECTOR: Steven Baugh, Monroe University
NORTHEAST REGIONAL CHAIR: Taylar Simmons, The Pennsylvania State University
SOUTHERN REGIONAL CHAIR: Semiyah Smith, University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff
WESTERN REGIONAL CHAIR: Jemyah Jones, University of South Carolina
NATIONAL CHAIR EMERITUS: Delesa McCruter, Cornell University