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Meet our Experts
NAACP has a full team of policy and subject matter experts working to advance our mission. Read through their bios and schedule an interview today.
The fight for civil rights and social justice in the 21st century requires various skillsets and a deep understanding of the issues that impact the Black community. NAACP thought leaders can provide expert opinions and analysis on topics in the news. For help finding an expert, contact communications@naacpnet.org
![Derrick Johnson, NAACP President and CEO](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_image/public/images/DerrickJohnson_bio-headshot.jpg.webp?itok=6tIiy791)
Derrick Johnson
Derrick Johnson has served as NAACP president and CEO since October 2017. He is a veteran activist who has dedicated his career to defending the rights and improving the lives of Mississippians. President Johnson is frequently featured on CNN, MSNBC, CBS, ABC, NNPA, BNC many others,
![Aba Blankson Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/thumbnail_Image_0.jpg.webp?itok=geFIKUR5)
Aba G. Blankson
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
![Yumeka Rushing headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/YumekaRushing-7855_0.jpg.webp?itok=cTJs9f8t)
Yumeka Rushing
Chief Strategy Officer
![Eris Sims Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/erissims-7271.jpg.webp?itok=fg4lf3_d)
Eris T. Sims
Chief of Staff
![Janette McCarthy Louard headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Janette%20M.jpg.webp?itok=ubYD2M_9)
Janette McCarthy Wallace
General Counsel
![Kyle Bowser headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Kyle_Bowser_068_0.jpg.webp?itok=fmeGOjZJ)
Kyle Bowser
Senior Vice President, NAACP Hollywood Bureau
![Jamal Watkins headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Screenshot%202023-09-19%20at%201.48.27%20PM.png.webp?itok=TWB1kzVj)
Jamal R. Watkins
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Advancement
![Trovon Williams - SVP Marketing and Communications.jpg](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/IMG_6512_.jpg.webp?itok=u-h5UZ4A)
Trovon C. Williams
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
![Robin Harrison headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Robin_Harrison_023_0.jpg.webp?itok=8yu60FQa)
Robin Harrison
Vice President, NAACP Hollywood Bureau
![Dominik Whitehead headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Dominik_Whitehead_005_EP_2021031031024599.jpg.webp?itok=YVIdUJL_)
Dominik Whitehead
Vice President of Campaigns
![Patrice Willoughby - NAACP](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-16%20at%2012.16.04%20PM.png.webp?itok=QZGY61AI)
Patrice Willoughby
Senior Vice President, Global Policy and Impact
![headshot of Abre Conner](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Abre%CC%81%20Headshot.jpg.webp?itok=RarcRVOM)
Abre' Conner
Director, Environmental and Climate Justice
![Wisdom Cole Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Screen%20Shot%202023-01-17%20at%2010.50.46%20AM.png.webp?itok=EQRcNoK_)
Wisdom O. Cole
Senior National Director, Advocacy
![Keisha Deonarine](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/images/Screenshot%202024-01-11%20at%2011.00.08%20AM.png.webp?itok=5l0yqSZf)