Board of Visitors

The Howard Fine Arts Board supports every facet of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, and the Board of Visitors members genuinely believe in “the Power of the Arts."

The Howard University Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Board of Visitors are champions of the college who support the short and long-term goals of the College. The board recognizes that the college has a never-ending objective to strive for excellence as an academic institution of higher learning in the fine and performing arts, and the board desires to play a vital role is this endeavor. We are grateful for their energy, excellent advice, feedback and time.

An advisory board to the President, Provost, Dean of the college, and Board of Trustees, members serve as staunch advocates of the Arts who act as advisors and ambassadors to garner critical financial, academic, professional, and administrative support for the sustainability, growth, and global visibility of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts.

The Fine Arts Board of Visitors was established in academic year 2023-2024 and is comprised of alumni, corporate and civic leaders, and community ambassadors. Board service includes the following responsibilities: Fundraising, Teaching and Scholarship, Employment and Career Development, and Advisement.

The following distinguished individuals are leaders in various fields who provide insight intended to strengthen the college's programs while offering external support to the College of Fine Arts, its students, faculty, staff and graduates.

Deborah Carpenter Brittain
Deborah Carpenter Brittain

Senior Faculty Advisor

The Scott Hawkins Leadership Institute

Queen Cora Coleman
Queen Cora Coleman

Award-winning Drummer, Producer, DJ, Author, Photographer, Philanthropist, Scholar, Visual Artist, and Business Owner

National Black Musicians Coalition

Brian Moreland
Brian Moreland

Producer

B More Now Productions

Izegbe D. N’Namdi
Izegbe D. N’Namdi

Executive Director

N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art

Cameron C. Trimble
Cameron C. Trimble

Digital Communication Strategist

Hip-Politics - Founder

Edward T. Welburn
Edward T. Welburn

Automobile Designer

Former General Motors’ Vice President of Global Design