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Committee Chairs

2026-2027

Membership​​

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Andrea Stroud Co-Chair

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Marcus Smith Chair

Help the HAUL Guild movement recruit, recognize, and retain membership by:

  • maintain accurate membership roster

  • develop, maintain and distribute the Welcome Package to all new and renewing members

  • host the quarterly membership socials

  • host bi-monthly orientation 

Civic Engagement & Advocacy

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Amanda Valentine

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Co-Chair: Shawn Wright

Support the HAUL Guild movement with organizing participation in civic activities including:

  • Townhall's 

  • Voter Registration Drives 

  • VDR trainings

  • Legislative advocacy 

  • National Urban League Advocacy Certificate Program

Community Engagement

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Pansy Wade

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Co-Chair: Cierra Wright

Give back to the community with the HAUL Guild by:

  • establishing on-going community volunteer opportunities

  • plan and execute: Outreach & Service Projects

  • remind members to Track volunteer hours

Leadership Development

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Bessie Fletcher

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LaToya G. Ricketts

Utilizing National and Local resources support the HAUL Guild by:

  • coordinating Guild Leadership Training quarterly

  • championing conference participation 

  • spearheading succession planning

Communications

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Aaron Davis

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Vacant

Encourage the community to participate with the HAUL Guild by:

  • promoting Guild initiatives

  • managing public relations

  • oversee digital and print content

  • Co-chair: Aaron Davis (Communications Secretary)

Youth and Education

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Larry Minor

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Danielle King

Utilizing the Houston Area Urban League youth initiatives by:

  • ​supporting Guild youth volunteer opportunities

  • promoting educational development programming 

Hospitality & Events Committee

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Shamekia Moss

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Vacant​

Work with the President and the committee chairs to support in-person Guild activities with: 

  • refreshments

  • logistics

  • member engagement

Fund Development

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Michael Holt

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Malcom Hollins

Responsible for Guild fundraising this 11 member team with the support of the Treasurer:

  • develops fundraising ideas

  • executes activities

  • tracks all money and in-kind donations

Policy and Procedures

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Derrick Walter

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Dr. Renita Madu

Reviews, recommends, ensures access for governance documents of the HAUL Guild including: 

  • Bylaws

  • Policies

  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)

GUILD Past Presidents-Advisory

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Stephen Wright

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Co-Chair: Vacant

This committee brings historical knowledge and support to the Guild.  This committee is only open to Guild Past Presidents.

If you are a current member of the Guild please reach out to serve as 2026-2027 Committee Chair

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