Executive Members
President
LeXandria Richardson
LeXandria is a Senior Finance and Economics Double Major with a Minor in Music Industry Studies with a concentration in Data Analytics. She is a Capstone Fellow and a Finance Scholar within the Darla Moore School of Business. She is involved in a plethora of things some of which including being Captain of Professional Development and Training in University Ambassadors, a Mental Health Ambassador, and a U101 Peer Leader. Her outside of the classroom learning experiences include being apart of Miss America Pageants, Studying Abroad in Leeds England, and completing internships at Blue Cross Blue Shield and Capital One. Upon graduating she hopes to work in Corporate Entertainment or Corporate Banking.
Vice President
Desiree White
Desiree is a senior BARSC Major in the South Carolina Honors College studying statistics, anthropology, and music. She serves as the President of the Black Honors Caucus, Recruitment Captain for University Ambassadors, and Omicron Delta Kappa member. Desiree has been on the Deans and Presidents list for multiple semesters. She regularly volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s degree and hope to work in the music industry doing data analytics.
Financial secretary
Hailey Duncan
Hailey Duncan is a junior Social Work major with a minor in Speech Communications from Blythewood, Sc. She serves as the secretary of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. She is also a member of the South Carolina Track and Field team and has been on the SEC Honor Roll twice. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a master’s in social work.
treasurer
McKenzie Dreher
McKenzie Dreher is a junior Public Health B.A. Major in Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. She serves as treasurer for National Pan-Hellenic Council and serves as a member of Order of Omega. She works for the Maternal and Child Healthcare Program or MCH LEAP and MCH Catalyst with the department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Arnold school of Public Health. She also often works for the non-profit I AM MY SISTER’S BRA as a volunteer and is a 3x dean’s list recipient. Upon graduation she plans to pursue her master’s and continue a career path in maternal and child healthcare.
corresponding secretary
Khaila Upshaw
Khaila Upshaw is a proud nursing student at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, dedicated to making a positive impact in healthcare and her community. Khaila has earned recognition for her academic excellence through the 2x Dean’s List and the 2x President’s Honor Roll. She currently serves as the Vice President Chair for SAVVY, is an active member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and contributes her voice to the BSN Council and the Dean’s Undergraduate Student Advisory Council, helping to shape student experiences within the College of Nursing. Her dedication and commitment to nursing excellence have been recognized through the Midlands of South Carolina Black Nurse Association Scholarship.
Recording Secretary
Erin Cooper
Erin Cooper is a senior Public Health major with a minor in Business Administration at the University of South Carolina. She previously served as the chapter’s Information and Communications Chair and currently serves as the Public Relations Chair for the National Pan-Hellenic Council’s Executive Board. In previous years, she held PR Chair positions for on-campus organizations including Collegiate Curls and SAVVY. Erin has also served in several leadership and mentorship roles on campus, including University 101 Peer Leader, mentor for the Multicultural Assistance Peer Program (MAPP), and Summer Seniors Counselor. She is passionate about uplifting her campus community through service and engagement, regularly volunteering with Harvest Hope Food Bank.