Executive Board Members
Madame President
Professor Cunningham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, PhD candidate, and adjunct professor at Clark Atlanta University, where she teaches across BSW and MSW programs. A visionary leader in perinatal mental health, her work centers culturally responsive, holistic approaches that prepare future social workers to practice with cultural humility, self-awareness, and transformative intent. Known for holding classes outside the traditional classroom, she integrates grounding, breathwork, and mindfulness practices to support embodied learning and professional formation.
Grounded in a pedagogical framework that prioritizes holistic scholar development, Professor Cunningham’s work weaves self-identity exploration, purpose cultivation rooted in Maat principles (truth, justice, harmony, and reciprocity), and rigorous evidence-based practice. Her clinical and scholarly focus spans trauma recovery, identity navigation in motherhood, and Afro-diasporic healing traditions within contemporary therapeutic settings. A doctoral candidate in Social Work Policy, Planning, and Administration at Clark Atlanta University’s Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work and a Sanville Institute Doctoral Scholar, she continues to bridge academic rigor with community-centered healing. Her first sole-authored publication debuted in 2025, and her forthcoming book, Breaking to Become: Ancestral Alchemy, Motherhood, and Sacred Inheritance, further positions her as a leading voice in transforming generational trauma into pathways for collective healing.
Madam Vice President
Tiffany Williams is a Vice President and accomplished adjunct professor in Political Science, recognized for an innovative, applied pedagogy that equips today’s students to engage critically with power, policy, and civic life. Teaching at Clark Atlanta University and Georgia State University, she creates dynamic, interactive learning environments that ground political theory in real-world issues, current events, and diverse political ideologies while maintaining rigorous alignment with institutional curriculum standards. Her classroom approach emphasizes critical analysis, dialogue, and practical relevance—preparing scholars to navigate complex political systems with clarity and confidence.
In addition to her academic leadership, Williams brings over eight years of professional experience in grants management, public institutions, and nonprofit consulting. As an independent grant writer and analyst, she has supported organizations through pre-award research, budget development, organizational strategy, and compliance. Her prior roles as Grant Analyst at Clark Atlanta University and Grant Analyst II at Kaiser Permanente strengthened her expertise in federal grants management, monitoring, and institutional accountability. This blend of executive leadership, public-sector experience, and academic instruction positions Williams as a trusted leader bridging policy, practice, and impact.
Recording Secretary
Lukman Adebayo, MSW, LCSW, serves as Secretary and brings deep clinical expertise and organizational leadership to the role. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Manager of Social Work Services at Fresenius Medical Care North America, Lukman oversees complex care coordination and supports interdisciplinary teams serving individuals with chronic and acute health needs. His leadership is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed practice and a strong commitment to ethical standards, accountability, and clear communication—core strengths that align naturally with the responsibilities of Secretary.
In addition to his managerial role, Lukman maintains an active clinical practice as a self-employed clinician, providing individual and family therapy with a focus on treatment planning and behavioral support interventions. His professional background spans behavioral health assessment, medical social work, and youth and family services, including prior roles with Wellstar Health System and community-based organizations. As Secretary, Lukman leverages his attention to detail, documentation rigor, and systems-level perspective to ensure organizational continuity, transparency, and mission-aligned governance.
Madame Treasurer
Paridesa Campbell serves as Treasurer and a policy-driven, innovative specialist committed to advancing student success through systems-level thinking and compassionate practice. Drawing on her professional background in social work, higher education, and special education, she brings a strategic yet human-centered lens to financial stewardship and organizational decision-making. In her primary role as a Student Success Coach at Clark Atlanta University, Paridesa is dedicated to guiding students toward academic achievement and personal resilience by fostering supportive, inclusive learning environments.
Across K–12, higher education, and clinical training settings, Paridesa has consistently integrated facilitation, mindfulness, and evidence-informed practices to enhance learning outcomes for diverse populations. Her experience as an educator, special education inclusion teacher, and clinical intern equips her to translate policy into practice, ensuring that resources, programs, and fiscal strategies align with mission-driven impact. As Treasurer, she applies this same discipline and innovation to strengthen organizational sustainability while centering equity, wellness, and long-term growth.
Past-President
Rosa James received her Bachelor's in Legal Studies and Master's in Social Work from the University of Central Florida. She started her career working in Child welfare but transitioned in 2012 to work with Domestic Violence Survivors. Since then, she has held several local and statewide positions to support survivors of Domestic Violence. Her most exciting position was working with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to create strategies to prevent intimate partner violence. She is the Domestic Violence Training Coordinator and Domestic Violence Expert for the Fulton County District Attorney's office. Also, she is working on her Ph.D. Social Work Leadership and Policy at the Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work.