Aggie Roots.
Houston Soil.
For over 50 years, the NC A&T Houston Alumni Chapter has kept the Aggie spirit strong through community service, student support, and meaningful impact in Houston, Texas. Together, we keep the pride alive.
Mission
Why we're here.
To connect, engage, and support alumni, while advancing the university through fundraising, student recruitment, and community service.
Fellowship & Networking
Providing forums for alumni to connect with each other and with the university through events, mixers, and ongoing engagement.
University Support
Contributing funds, recruiting future students, and promoting the university across the greater Houston area.
Engagement Pillars
Fostering engagement through community service, leadership development, and authentic social interaction.
Chapter History
Large Growth. Larger Ambitions.
Click to See Our History:
Houston Alumni Chapter officially chartered by NC A&T State University.
Houston Alumni Chapter became an an independent 501(c)(3) connecting North Carolina A&T State University alumni across the greater Houston, Texas region .
Reached 350+ Aggies across greater Houston with active programming and recruitment.
Officially launched the Houston Aggies Scholarship Fund to support future Aggies. Also, the chapter created its Young Alumni Committee to bridge the gap of Houston Aggies.
Leadership
The Executive Board
Ashley Shepherd
President
Degree: B.S. Business Administration & Marketing
Class Of: 2007
Profession: Human Resources Consultant
Hometown: Northern VA / Washington, DC (DMV Area)
In Houston: Since 2022
Lenithia Bishop
Vice President
Degree: B.S. Criminal Justice
Class Of: 2011
Profession: Educator
Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
In Houston: Since 2011
Sekoya Waddy
Treasurer
Degree:
M.S. Computer Science (2010) B.S. Computer Science (2008)
Class Of: 2008 / 2010
Profession: Product Manager
Hometown: Richmond, VA
In Houston: Since 2023
Vanessa Mitchell
Secretary
Degree: B.S. Criminal Justice
Class Of: 2018
Profession: Teacher · MAT Elementary Education, Houston ISD
Hometown: Ahoskie, NC
In Houston: Since 2018
Jared Williams
Membership Chair
Degree: B.S. Computer Science
Class Of: 2012
Profession: IT Advisor
Hometown: Orangeburg, South Carolina
In Houston: Since 2012
Braxton Hill
Parliamentarian
Degree: B.S. Civil Engineering
Class Of: 2024
Profession: Civil Engineer
Hometown: Bear, Delaware
In Houston: Since 2024
Jasmine Wesby
Events Chair
Degree: B.S. Marketing
Class Of: 2014
Profession: Marketing Professional
Hometown: Alaska
In Houston: Since 2023
Impact
Where our work shows up.
350+
Houston-area Aggies
Reached through chapter programming, social events, and community partnerships across the metro.
80
Financial members
Driving the chapter's mission through dues, scholarship contributions, and committee leadership.
4
Active committees
Fundraising & Scholarships, Events & Community Service, Membership & Recruiting, and Young Alumni.
Fundraising & Scholarships
New committee leading scholarship fundraising, donor stewardship, and the Houston Aggies Scholarship Fund.
Events & Community Service
Plan signature events and coordinate volunteer days across Houston neighborhoods and partner organizations.
Membership & Recruiting
Grow and retain our member base; onboard new Houston transplants and recruit prospective NC A&T students.
Young Alumni Committee
New committee for 2020–present grads. This is built for peer programming, mentorship, and Young Alum advocacy.