executive cabinet

The Executive Cabinet is the core administrative and programming body of UBCA. This student-led team coordinates signature events, oversees financial and political strategy, leads internal operations, and serves as the first point of contact for Black students seeking resources, advocacy, and support. The advisory board of UBCA is made up of UT Austin faculty, staff, and alumni and maintains institutional continuity.

what does the cabinet do?

UBCA’s Executive Cabinet is divided into four core committees:

  • Plans and runs events like New Black Student Weekend, Black Inauguration, and Black Graduation

  • Manages UBCA’s brand, digital presence, outreach, and design strategy

  • Leads advocacy, voter education, civic engagement, and strategic partnerships

  • Handles budgeting, fundraising, grant oversight, and nonprofit compliance

Cabinet members also collaborate on organizational strategy, inter-org communication, and community initiatives across campus. Each committee is led by a Chair, supported by a Vice Chair, committee members, and Administrative Assistants, who take on special projects and flexible roles across the organization.

Are you ready to plan the events that shape Black UT?

Want to lead campus-wide strategy,

organize major programs,

and fight for Black student belonging?

Join our CABINET,

Applications open on a monthly basis!

You must be an active General Assembly participant to be eligible.

MEET THE CURRENT EXECUTIVES

  • President

    Christianna McAfee

    Presidential Assistant: Christiana Otekunrin

  • vp/ Speaker of the senate

    Jordyn Butler

    VP Assistant: Marley Smith

  • Political

    Chair: Johnathan Lewis

    Vice Chair: Evan Craig

  • Communications

    Chair: Kaitlyn Koba

  • Activities

    Chair: Elyse Rosario

    Vice Chair: Victoria Brooks

    Committee: Wynter Johnson-Smith

    NBSW 2025 Administrative Assistants
    Arianna Jenkins, Bemnet Tesfaye, Dinaka Nwankwo,
    Dobo Olu, Isaiah Hensley, Kyric Simmons,
    Layla Crear, Pamela Muhimuzi, & Wynter Winston

  • Finance

    Chair: Gabrielle Izu

    Vice Chair: Peyton Adams

PAST CABINETS

Browse previous executive leadership by year and committee:

2024–2025 Executive Cabinet Roster (PDF)

Advisory Board

UBCA’s advisory board includes professionals, alumni, and university partners who support strategic planning and compliance. These positions are appointed, not elected, and include:

lead advisor:

brianna mcbride

lead advisor: brianna mcbride

ALEXIS GEORGE

ALEXIS GEORGE

DR. BRANDON JONES

DR. BRANDON JONES

CHRISTIAN TEAGUE

CHRISTIAN TEAGUE

DR. CIERRA CAMPBELL-BRIDGES

DR. CIERRA CAMPBELL-BRIDGES

Dr. Yulanda mccarty-harris

Dr. Yulanda mccarty-harris

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