African Studies Association Women's Caucus
Women's Caucus Officers
Dawne Curry
Treasurer
Lynda Day
Steering Committee Member
Deborah M. LaFond
Steering Committee Member
Chipo Dendere
Steering Committee Member
Ruth Opara
Steering Committee Member
Abosede George
Co-convener
Tembi Charles
Membership Secretary
Marina Dikosso
Steering Committee Graduate Student
Representative
Suad Musa
Steering Committee Member
Martha Ndakalako
Steering Committee Member / Former Co-Convener
Emily Jenan Riley
Steering Committee Member
Past Co-Conveners
2008-Present
Abosede George, Barnard College & Columbia University (2023-25)
Patience Akpan-Obong, Arizona State University (2022-24)
Martha Ndakalako, Gustavus Adolphus College (2021-23)
Harmony O'Rourke, Pitzer College (2020-22)
Anita Plummer, Howard University (2019-21)
Maha Marouan, the Pennsylvania State University (2018-20)
Jacqueline-Bethel Mougoue, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2017-19)
Jarpa Dawuni, Howard University (2016-18)
Maria Cattell, Field Museum of Natural History (2015-17)
Wangui Wa Goro (2015-17)
Nwando Achebe, Michigan State University (2013-15)
Judith Van Allen, Cornell University (2013-15)
Natasha Gordon-Chipembere, independent writer (2012-13)
Betty Wambui, Suny Oneonta (2011-13)
Deborah LaFond, University at Albany (2010-12)
Celia Nyamweru, St. Lawrence University (emerita) (2009-10)
Angela Leonard, Loyola University Maryland (emerita) (2008-11)
Before 2008
Titilayo Ufomata, Council of Independent Colleges (2006-08)
Maria Cattell, Field Museum of Natural History, USA (2005-07)
Akosua Adomako Ampofo, University of Ghana, Legon (2004-06)
Mary Osirim, Bryn Mawr College (2004-06)
Naana Horne, Santa Fe College, (2003-05)
Josie Beoku-Betts, Florida Atlantic University (2001-03)
Lynette Jackson, University of Illinois Chicago (2000-02)
Sheryl McCurdy, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (1999-2001)
Lynda Day, Brooklyn College (1998-2000)
Mojubaolu Olufunke Okome, Brooklyn College (1997-99)
Bessie House-Soremekun, Jackson State University (1994-95)
Stanlie James, Arizona State University (1993-95)
Judith Byfield, Cornell University (1993-95)
Cheryl Johnson-Odim
Gracia Clark, Indiana University Bloomington
Abena Busia, Rutgers University
Nakanyike Musisi, University of Toronto
Claire Robertson, Ohio State University (emerita