Meet Us
Black Staff and Faculty Association Board Members
Leha Hawkins
2024-25 President
- Phone: (916) 278-6911
- hawkins@csus.edu
- Pronouns: she/her
- Specialty & Interests: I hope to create a space where we all feel valued on campus, work with the board to set everyone up in our community for success, have fun, celebrate who we are, and build community along the way!
Ari Uzzle
Correspondence Secretary
- Phone: (916) 278-5138
- ariuzzle@csus.edu
- Pronouns: she/her
- Specialty & Interests: This year, my BSFA goal is to connect with students interested in higher ed, offering guidance and representation to demystify the path and inspire them through faculty and staff support.
Martinique Baker
Treasurer
- Phone: 916.278.1185
- mbaker@csus.edu
- Pronouns: she/her
- Specialty & Interests: My goal is to make BSFA the most welcoming group on campus, where everyone feels valued, and the only ones not joining are those who haven’t yet heard of us.
Keonna Dumas
Media Officer
- Phone: (916) 278-2703
- Keonna.dumas@csus.edu
- Specialty & Interests: My goal for BSFA in 2024-25 is to boost campus visibility, support the Black Student Success Initiative, and foster community between BSFA and the new Black Honors College at Sac State.
Kaifa Yates
Member at Large
- Phone: (916) 278-7959
- Kaifa.Yates@csus.edu
- Pronouns: he/him/his
- Specialty & Interests: To create a more align efforts to support our Black students academically, socially, and professional on campus through mentorship and intentionality.