Meet the E-board!

Dr. Aloni Hill

Advisor

Dr.Aloni Hill is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's  Robertson School of Media and Culture. She is a graduate of Norfolk State University and Regent University. Dr.Hill is a VCU 2021 Black History in the Making Award Recipient and is also a freelance photographer in her spare time.

Yaba Ahounou

Current President

Yaba Ahounou is a senior double majoring in International Studies and Mass Communications. In addition to her role in NABJ, Yaba is the Vice President of V4R1ETY. She's currently a fellow reporter and producer for VCU Insight and a fellow editorial for Spoon University.

Taya Coates

Vice President & Secretary

Taya Coates is a senior dual degree student majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Mass Communications. In addition to her roles in NABJ, Taya is the President of BLK In Fashion and Editor-In-Chief of Le Monde, the Honors College publication. Taya is a lifestyle writer and currently an editorial fellow at CRWNMAG.

Darlene Johnson

Current Treasurer & Communication Director

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