Committees

The work of the NAACP is done by Standing Committees and not in the General Membership meeting. Only in rare instances when the President and/or Executive Committee has determined that a matter is time sensitive and pressing should any discussion be allowed to take place during a  General Membership meeting.

Committees help plan, implement, and elevate every unit’s work to end race-based discrimination. To document activities and inform the rest of the unit, committee leadership submit an overview of their conclusions drawn, motions, and resolutions or recommendations for action.

To participate on any committee, one must be a “member in good standing”/ hold an active membership.

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The current committees of the Branch are: 

  • Act-So| Kirstyne Lange, Chair
  • Armed Services & Veteran Affairs| vacant, Chair
  • Criminal Justice| Stephen Zollman & Jim Duffy, Co-Chairs
  • Economic Development| Malia Anderson, Chair
  • Education |  Amy Nykamp, Chair
  • Environmental Justice| vacant, Chair
  • Health| Tyishia Gage, Chairs
  • Housing – Audrianna Jones & Fred Allebach, Co-Chairs 
  • LGBTQIA+, Chase Overholt & D’mitra Smith, Co-Chairs
  • Labor and Industry, vacant
  • Membership, tba, Chair
  • Political Action, Cal Weeks and Kirstyne Lange, Co- Chairs
  • WIN Committee, tba

Committee Descriptions

  • ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics)
    • ACT-SO inspires African American high school students to excel in academics, the arts, technology, and leadership through mentorship, enrichment, and national competition opportunities.
  • Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs
    • Supports veterans, active military members, and their families by addressing discrimination, connecting them with resources, and advocating for fair access to benefits and services.
  • Criminal Justice
    • Advocates for fair and equitable justice policies by addressing mass incarceration, sentencing disparities, voting rights restoration, alternatives to incarceration, and community-centered public safety.
  • Education
    • Promotes equitable education by addressing discrimination, supporting student achievement, encouraging parental involvement, and advocating for fair school policies and access to quality education.
  • Environmental and Climate Justice
    • Works to address environmental inequities by promoting clean energy, reducing pollution, and supporting sustainable and disaster-resilient communities.
  • Health
    • Promotes health equity through community education, advocacy, wellness initiatives, health fairs, and access to quality healthcare for underserved communities.
  • Housing
    • Advocates for fair and affordable housing by addressing discrimination, challenging restrictive practices, and supporting equal access to safe housing opportunities.
  • LGBTQIA+
    • Supports and advocates for LGBTQIA+ individuals by addressing discrimination, promoting inclusion, and collaborating on issues impacting the local community.
  • Political Action Committee (PAC)
    • Encourages civic engagement through nonpartisan voter education, voter turnout efforts, candidate forums, and community partnerships.
  • Membership and Life Membership
    • Focuses on growing and sustaining NAACP membership through outreach, engagement, membership campaigns, renewals, and Life Membership development.
  • Women in the NAACP (WIN)
    • Empowers women and families through advocacy, leadership development, community engagement, and programs addressing social, educational, health, and economic issues.