About Us

Eric Hoskin
PRESIDENT
Jackson State University
Suburban Georgia Alumni Chapter, Inc.
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Monica K. Smith, MBA
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Jackson State University
Suburban Georgia Alumni Chapter, Inc.

Our Vision

To protect the history, legacy and future of Jackson State University within the suburban areas of Georgia.

Our Mission

Chartered in 2018, the Suburban Georgia Chapter of Jackson State University National Alumni Association (JSUNAA) supports the traditions and involvement of Jackson State University - Jackson, Mississippi. Our mission is to cultivate a tradition by unifying alumni through leadership and civic engagement, and to encourage professional development, mend minds, and promote membership recruitment.

We Serve the Suburban Areas of Georgia

The Suburban Georgia Alumni Chapter, as an affiliate of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association Inc., accepts and endorses the mission and vision of the national association in addition to promoting unity and support in the Atlanta community and surrounding areas. Our following service areas are, but not limited to: Cobb, Douglas, Gwinnett and Rockdale County.

The Jackson State University Suburban Georgia Alumni Chapter, as an affiliate of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association Incorporated, accepts and endorses the mission and vision of the National Association in addition to perpetuating memories of the university life.

Advocacy

We are leaders in advancing the quality and stature of Jackson State University. We encourage volunteer and philanthropic support of the University.

Education

We value students and are dedicated to their support and development. We believe in lifelong learning.

Diversity

We value and engage diverse Jackson State University constituents.

Community

We create and foster open communication between all Jackson State University stakeholders (alumni, students, faculty/staff, friends, and supporters) to build and maintain strong relationships.

Service

We are committed to improving our local communities through community-service involvement.

Interdependence

Led by self-governed volunteers, we are the voice of Jackson State University alumni.

Innovation

We are entrepreneurial; we are actively seeking to identify and create new opportunities. We utilize the best practices of peer and aspirational institutions. We stay abreast of cultural, societal, and technological trends relating to alumni population, programs, and services.

Excellence

We commit to the highest quality in all our endeavors (honesty, integrity, and accountability.

Our Leadership Team

Immediate Past President
Monica Knight Smith, MBA
Class of 1985

Monica K. Smith is a proud 1985 cum laude graduate of the Honors College at Jackson State University with a B.S. Degree in Accounting. She is also a cum laude graduate of Clark Atlanta University with an MBA degree in Finance. In April 2022, she completed an accelerated Digital Marketing program through Kennesaw State University. In conjunction with the program, she passed her certifications for both Google Ads Search and Google Analytics as well as a certification for HubSpot Email Marketing. She is the owner of American Boss Mart LLC, a licensed realtor with BHGRE Metro Brokers, and a Business Consultant. Her pride and joy is being mom and best friend to her wonderful twin sons that are completing their first year of college.

After graduation, she became active with the JSU Chicago Alumni Chapter and was elected to the Treasurer position. Her next chapter affiliation was with our sister chapter, Metro Atlanta Chapter, where she served as Assistant Secretary, Secretary, and member of the Jazz Brunch committee. Shortly, after the new Suburban Georgia chapter was chartered, she assumed the role of Atlanta HBCU Alliance Representative, then as First Vice President. When the chapter re-emerged in late 2021, she was elected President.

Some of her objectives as President are (1) to help the university reach their enrollment goals through high school recruitment, (2) to unite JSU alums in the area and get them engaged in the chapter, (3) to raise scholarship funds for students and to provide emergency financial support to students in financial crisis, and (4) to enhance our university’s and the chapter’s role in the community by providing exemplary community service to cover suburban areas from south of Atlanta to north of Atlanta.

First Vice President
Theresa Smith-Givens
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Second Vice President
Roderick Pipes
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Treasurer
Kenisha Sanders-Smith
Class of 2001

Kenisha graduated from Jackson State University in 2001 with a bachelor’s in accounting. She continued her education at AIU where she received her master’s in marketing in 2006.

Kenisha is a member of the JSUSGAC where she serves as Treasurer. Kenisha is a Senior Accountant, dance instructor, author, and narrator. Her hobbies include dancing, roller skating, karaoke, and cruising.