VCU's Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration

Division of Community Engagement

2026 MLK Planning Committee

The MLK Planning Committee at VCU honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through events and programs that inspire dialogue, service, and action. Composed of students, faculty, staff, and community partners, the committee fosters community engagement throughout the initiative. Join us in continuing Dr. King’s vision for a more just and inclusive future.

MLK Workgroups

    Programming

    1. Angelica Health, Program Coordinator, City of Richmond, OCWB Youth Engagement Services
    2. Curtis Hall, Founder and CEO, Nu Collar Solutions
    3. Gabriel Driver, Coordinator, Emerging Leaders Program, OSLEL, VCU
    4. Misti Mueller, Executive Director, Mary and Frances Youth Center, VCU
    5. Roy Roach, Director, Office of Student Engagement - Health Sciences, VCU
    6. Sarah McCall (Co-Chair), Operations Manager, VCU Health Hub at 25th
    7. Shanza Isom, Director of Engaged Transformative Learning, Academic Affairs & University College, VCU
    8. Verenda Cobbs (Co-Chair), Senior Manager for Civic Innovation and Partnerships, VCU
    9. Yorbua Butler, Director, Richmond Talent Pathway, VCU

    Logistics

    1. Aneesah Smith, Equity and Inclusion Advisor, City of Richmond
    2. Carlton Goode, Assistant Director, Special Populations and Student Engagement Men of Color Initiatives
    3. Mitsuko Cedras (Co-Chair), Administrative Assistant, Division of Community Engagement
    4. Monique Sample, Student Programs and Employer Partnership Specialist, VCU Career Services
    5. Ryan Villagran, Program Coordinator, VCU Health Hub at 25th
    6. Sharron McDaniel, Alumni Mentoring & Networking Coordinator, VCU Alumni
    7. Stephanie Hart, Director of Finance & Research Administration Shared Services, Office of the Provost
    8. Stephen Davenport (Co-Chair), Assistant Vice President for Social & Economic Development, Division of Community Engagement, VCU
    9. Virgil Phillips, Supervisor of Community Health, VCU Health 

    Communications

    1. Alliannah Hamilton (Chair), Digital Communication Specialist, VCU Division of Community Engagement
    2. Jada Joyner, Student and Communications Assistant, VCU Division of Community Engagement
    3. Jadon Rowson, Student and Communications Assistant, VCU Division of Community Engagement
    4. Michael Smart, Sustainability Engagement Manager, Office of Sustainability 
    5. Tobi Ojo, Student, Division of Student Affairs, VCU
    6. Ron Brown, Prevention Director, Families Forward Virginia 

    Civic & Volunteer engagement 

    1. Antonio Harris, Transformative Learning Coordinator, University College, VCU
    2. Erin-Marie Brown, Director of Professional Development, Graduate School, VCU
    3. Katrina Jackson, Regional Coordinator, Richmond Public Schools; Office of Engagement
    4. Kelsey Jones (Co-Chair), AD Civic and Community Engagement, OSLEL/DSA, VCU
    5. Kendra Light  (Co-Chair), Alumni Relations, VCU
    6. Kendra Sheffield, Executive Director, Winter's Place
    7. Khalil Watson, Division of Community Engagement Student Council, VCU
    8. Micah White, Director of Development, Richmond Volleyball Club, VCU
    9. Tani Washington, Program Coordinator, Division of Community Engagement, VCU