Keynote: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Event Overview

Join us for an in-depth, interactive discussion with NAACP Chief of Staff Eris Sims. We’ll look at the origin story of the NAACP, the work that the organization is currently focused on, and perhaps get a glimpse into what the future holds for one of our nation’s greatest institutions.

Then: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) grew out of race riots that occurred in Springfield, Illinois, in August 1908.

Now: African Americans have made significant gains during this century, victorious in the election of a Black president as well as many Supreme Court decisions.

Future: Let's talk about it! You’ll have an opportunity to ask Ms. Sims your questions directly.

What You'll Learn

The NAACP’s history, legacy, and continued impact
The diversity of resources provided by the NAACP
Why one might consider becoming a member of the NAACP
Opportunities for the civil rights leaders of today and tomorrow

Speaker

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Eris Sims ’99

Chief of Staff

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Chief of Staff, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Eris T. Sims is the Chief of Staff for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). In this role, Ms. Sims oversees the day-to-day activities of the Executive Office and supports the President & CEO and the Chairman of the Board of Directors in the areas of external positioning and reporting. Prior to serving as Chief of Staff, she served as the NAACP’s Senior Director of Events Planning.

Before joining the NAACP team, Ms Sims served as Executive Director of The Links Incorporated and The Links Foundation. She received the 2019 Medgar Evers Award for Executive Leadership from the NAACP and was named a 2016 recipient of Connect Magazine’s 40 under 40.

Ms. Sims holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and a Certificate in nonprofit leadership from Boston College. She is a member of the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE) and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA).

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