Board of Trustees

Stewards of a legacy since 1870.

The Board of Trustees is Allen University’s governing body, providing fiduciary oversight, strategic direction, and institutional stewardship to advance the University’s academic mission and long-term development.

  • 21 trusteesChurch, civic, business, and community leaders
  • AME ChurchChaired by the Presiding Prelate of the Seventh Episcopal District
Board Leadership

Officers of the Board

  • Bishop James L. Davis
    Chairman

    Bishop James L. Davis

    Presiding Prelate of the Seventh Episcopal District of the AME Church and the 123rd elected and consecrated bishop of the AME Church.

  • Mr. Keith Britton
    Vice Chairman

    Mr. Keith Britton

  • Ms. Sandra Anderson
    Secretary

    Ms. Sandra Anderson

  • Dr. Stanley J. Pritchett, Sr.
    President of the University

    Dr. Stanley J. Pritchett, Sr.

Members of the Board

Our Trustees

Clergy, public servants, attorneys, educators, and community leaders, united in service to Allen’s students and mission.

  • Rev. Dr. Norvel Goff, Sr.

    Rev. Dr. Norvel Goff, Sr.

  • Rev. Dr. Juenarrl Keith

    Rev. Dr. Juenarrl Keith

  • Mr. Bruce E. Caughman

    Mr. Bruce E. Caughman

  • The Honorable James E. Clyburn

    The Honorable James E. Clyburn

  • The Honorable Tamara C. Curry

    The Honorable Tamara C. Curry

  • Rev. Dr. Allen W. Parrott

    Rev. Dr. Allen W. Parrott

  • Dr. Marilyn M. Porcher

    Dr. Marilyn M. Porcher

  • Rev. Dr. Caesar R. Richburg

    Rev. Dr. Caesar R. Richburg

  • Mrs. Yvonne A. Saxon, Esq.

    Mrs. Yvonne A. Saxon, Esq.

  • Rev. Dr. Derrick Scott

    Rev. Dr. Derrick Scott

  • Rev. Dr. Herbert Temoney

    Rev. Dr. Herbert Temoney

  • Mr. Willie F. Johnson

    Mr. Willie F. Johnson

  • Dr. Elijah Heyward, III

    Dr. Elijah Heyward, III

  • Senator Russell Ott

    Senator Russell Ott

  • Ms. Gabriella Evans

    Ms. Gabriella Evans

  • Ms. Marva Lawrence

    Ms. Marva Lawrence

  • Rev. Kenneth Taylor

    Rev. Kenneth Taylor

  • Mr. Deontre’ McCray

    Mr. Deontre’ McCray

The Board’s Role

Governance that protects Allen’s future.

  • Fiduciary oversight

    Safeguarding the University’s resources and ensuring responsible stewardship.

  • Strategic direction

    Setting long-term priorities that advance Allen’s academic mission.

  • Institutional stewardship

    Strengthening governance, continuity, and long-term planning for generations to come.

Committed to Allen’s next 150 years.

Learn more about the leadership guiding Allen University forward.

Office of the President Senior Leadership Strategic Plan