By Tyana Jackson
The results of this year’s NABJ board elections showed the board will look very similar in the year ahead, as most candidates ran unopposed races.
Eva Coleman won her unopposed race to become Vice President-Print and will serve as the liaison between the Board and the print members of the organization while managing duties at the direction of the President. Coleman takes over the position from Kathy Chaney. She is the lifestyle and culture editor of Messenger Media LLC in Dallas and was Region III Director.
Jasmine Styles won her unopposed race for NABJ Treasurer and will continue to serve in the position. Styles is an award-winning evening anchor for WCPO 9 News in Cincinnati. She was appointed by NABJ President Ken Lemon to serve for one year in 2023.
Sia Nyorkor won unopposed in her race to remain NABJ Parliamentarian. She is an Emmy Award-winning reporter and news anchor for 13 News at WTHR-TV.
Aaron Day ran unopposed to be Region IV Director and will direct affiliate chapters within that region. He is a professor of journalism at Green River College and producer for Good Day LA.
Raschanda Hall won the lone competitive race with 80% of the vote, becoming NABJ’s Media-Related Representative and defeating Gaelle Gillies. Hall will serve as the liaison between the Board and NABJ members who have media-related professions. She is the President and Founder of Social Pearls.
The Regional II Director, Region III Director and Academic Representative positions are set to be appointed by NABJ President Ken Lemon at a later date. Wesley Lowery withdrew his bid to become academic rep.
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