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Recognition
Celebrate academic, athletic, leadership, character and community excellence.
NAAAA Texas Chapter
Welcome To The Texas Suite.
The NAAAA Texas Chapter is building a high-level network around African American student-athletes throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area — bringing education, leadership, recognition, mentorship, exposure and meaningful relationships together under one roof.
Inside The Suite
A Better View Of What Students Need.
The NAAAA Texas Chapter is centered on recognizing and developing African American student-athletes while creating stronger connections among the families, schools, coaches, educators, mentors, colleges and communities surrounding them.
We look beyond the scoreboard. Our work connects academics, character, leadership, college access, financial education, exposure, mentorship and preparation for life beyond sports.
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See The Student
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Develop The Person
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Expand The Future
Why The Chapter Exists
Talent Is Everywhere. Access Is Not.
North Texas is filled with deserving young people. Our role is to help students and families gain stronger access to the information, relationships, preparation and opportunities that can help them move forward with confidence.
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Development
Strengthen leadership, confidence, character, communication and readiness.
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Relationships
Connect students and families with schools, universities, mentors and community leaders.
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Opportunity
Expand access to education, exposure, experiences and pathways beyond the game.
The Texas Standard
The Standard Inside The Room.
Lead honestly, communicate clearly and follow through on commitments.
Build trust that creates meaningful support and opportunity for students.
Keep students, families, schools and community impact at the center.
Lead with purpose while helping the next person move forward.
Build a culture students, families and partners can feel when they enter the room.
Our Home Field
Built In DFW. Designed To Grow.
Dallas-Fort Worth
The chapter is currently building its foundation throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, including Arlington and communities along and surrounding the I-20 corridor.
More Of Texas
As leadership, partnerships and sustainable programming grow, the chapter plans to expand opportunities into additional Texas communities.
The Leadership Suite
Meet The Texas Chapter Leadership.
Professional photographs and approved biographies will replace placeholders as chapter leadership information is finalized.
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William J. Gordon
William J. Gordon
President
William J. Gordon
President
Provides chapter vision and helps build relationships with schools, coaches, athletic leaders, community organizations and strategic partners.
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Milan Holder
Milan Holder
Vice President
Milan Holder
Vice President & Director of Chapter Operations
Coordinates chapter operations, communications, events, partnerships, digital initiatives and execution of chapter priorities.
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Obinna “Obi” Akujoubi
Obinna “Obi” Akujoubi
Accepted Role
Obinna “Obi” Akujoubi
Director of Athletic Engagement & Communications
Supports student-athlete engagement, candidate research, recognition, communications and relationships involving students, families and schools.
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Monja Wilson
Monja Wilson
Accepted Role
Monja Wilson
Director of Grants & Strategic Funding
Develops grant, foundation, sponsorship and strategic funding opportunities that can help support sustainable chapter programming.
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Pending
Pending
Proposed Role
Cynthia
Director of Financial Education & Athlete Advocacy
Proposed role centered on financial education, athlete advocacy, professional resources and family readiness.
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Pending
Pending
Proposed Role
Lee
Director of College Access & Student Development
Proposed role supporting college access, campus experiences, mentorship and student development beyond athletics.
Governing Position
To Be Appointed
To Be Appointed
Position Pending
Secretary
Governing Officer
The chapter is completing leadership appointments as its organizational structure continues to develop.
Governing Position
To Be Appointed
To Be Appointed
Position Pending
Treasurer
Governing Officer
The chapter is completing leadership appointments as its organizational structure continues to develop.
Recognition Level
Excellence Deserves A Better Seat.
Recognition is part of our mission. We want to celebrate students for the complete story of their achievement and honor the adults and organizations helping young people succeed.
Student recognition categories are being
developed and will be announced after
chapter criteria are finalized.
The Chapter Experience
One Journey. Connected Experiences.
Our programs are being developed to connect rather than operate as isolated events. Each experience should help prepare students for the opportunity that comes next.
Connect students with schools, educators, professionals, mentors and community partners.
Financial literacy, etiquette, professional readiness and college preparation.
TT22 connects students with college exposure, academics, athletics, mentorship and campus experiences.
Celebrate student achievement and community excellence throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.
Support qualified Texas candidates for consideration through appropriate National NAAAA recognition opportunities.
Developing a future corporate fundraising and community engagement experience.
Leadership With Purpose
Leadership Is Active Service.
Be Present
Strong chapter leadership begins with
participation, communication and
dependable follow-through.
Bring Value
Each leader contributes experience,
relationships, ideas and effort that
advance opportunities for students.
Stay Student-Focused
Decisions should remain centered on the
development, recognition and long-term
opportunity of the students we serve.
There Is A Seat For People Ready To Build.
Families, schools, universities, mentors, businesses, foundations and community leaders can all play a role in creating stronger opportunities for student-athletes throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.