The Black Alumni Association of Arcadia University

Alishah Powell, MSOD ’03

President

Alishah Powell has worked at Penn Medicine for 20 years.  Alishah manages Gastroenterology fellowship programs, recruiting, onboarding, orientation, evaluations, program planning, and ACGME accreditation compliance, and overseeing the fellowship budget and reimbursement process. After graduating from Arcadia University (’03) and University of Pennsylvania Organizational Dynamics program (’21), Alishah’s goal is to help others to strengthen their resilience and wellness. Alishah has transferable skills in organizational coaching, project management, and exhibiting resilience. Additionally, she is trained in positive psychology and appreciative inquiry.

Alishah has delivered local and national didactics, through Practice Match and at Penn Medicine and Arcadia University. Her talks have focused on reducing burnout, improving sleep hygiene, and building resilience through emotional intelligence.  Alishah is passionate about teaching emotional intelligence. She claims that EQ helps to create self-awareness, regulation of emotions, increase empathy, enhance communication, productivity and increase your impact.

Alishah was a foster parent in 2018, which she claims was the most rewarding job. Being a foster parent started her journey and exploration on resilience and gratitude and community service.  Her foster daughter taught her about bouncing back from hardship. She coupled this interest with her Christian faith to help others and to make a difference in her community. She wants to help continue the hard work of BAAAU past leadership to bring visibility and support among BAAAU and the Arcadia University students, staff and faculty.

Akosua Ako-Addo’18

Preview Travel Program Fund, Chair

Akosua Ako-Addo’18 has a B.A. in History from Arcadia. Like many Knights, her time at Arcadia was shaped by her global experiences. Her Preview was spent in Havana, Cuba, and she studied abroad in Perugia, Italy, and Aberdeen, Scotland. After graduating, she served with AmeriCorps City Year in New York before earning her M.A. in International Educational Development from the Teachers College, Columbia University. In her free time, Akosua loves reading, volunteering at book festivals, and engaging in new activities.

Nicole M. Fulton ’09

Community Service Co-Liaison

Nicole M. Fulton ’09 currently volunteers as the Northern District Chairperson for the Cradle of Liberty Council, Scouting America. She is passionate about encouraging youth, community service, advocacy, and developing relationships with others that have a heart for doing the same. Nicole is excited to serve as the Community Service Co-Liaison for BAAAU and is dedicated to enhancing the Black student experience on campus and in the surrounding communities. Nicole is a Veteran of the United States Air Force and lives in Philly in the Mt. Airy section of the City with her teenage son, Jonathan.

Karen Marie Williams ’01

Community Service Co-Liaison

Karen Marie Williams ’01 is currently a Literacy Coach & School Equity Leader for the School District of Philadelphia. She is passionate about community service, advocacy, and developing relationships through mentoring programs. Karen is excited to serve on the Community Service Committee for BAAAU and is dedicated to enhancing the Black student experience at Arcadia, and uplift their voices on campus and within the larger community. She also serves as the Alumni Representative of Arcadia’s Honorary Degree Committee.

Dr. Corinne L. Quinn ’09MS, DC, MSPH, MCHES

Communications Liaison

Dr. Corinne L. Quinn ’09MS, DC, MSPH, MCHES was born and raised in Vallejo, CA. Corinne received her BA in Pan-African Studies/Pre Medical Studies from Barnard College in New York, NY in 1998, MS in Public Health from Arcadia University in Glenside, PA in 2005, and Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA in 2023. Corinne has coordinated and managed nutrition education/obesity prevention programs geared primarily toward low income African-American and Latino individuals in various community based organizations. She is an active volunteer within the First Presbyterian Church, Vallejo, The Girl Scouts of Northern California, Vallejo/American Canyon Service Unit, and The National Council of Negro Women, Golden Gate Section. Corinne enjoys working with children and their families: equipping them with knowledge, tools, and resources to live healthier, more productive lives.

Sonya Gaskins ’02

Representative-at-Large and Advisor to the Black Alumni Association of Arcadia University

Sonya Gaskins ’02 is a lifelong Philadelphia, PA resident. Sonya’s affiliation with Arcadia University began as being part of the Beaver-Leeds Scholars program. She is a Jones Poundstone Society donor for Arcadia. After earning a degree in Political Science, she began her career in public service with the City of Philadelphia. For the past 17 years, she has served in numerous roles, and is currently acting as an Administrative Officer for the Department of Human Services. In addition to being a fan of Arcadia, Sonya is a loyal Philadelphia Eagles fan – Go Birds!

Dave Euwings ’06

Nominations Committee, Chair

Dave Euwings ’06 has served as the Co-Chair of the Black Alumni Association of Arcadia University. He is a native of South Philadelphia, a graduate of Overbrook High School and Arcadia University. He is a Jones Poundstone Society donor for Arcadia. David has constantly strived for success in his career by using his life experiences as constant motivation. David is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., currently serving as the Eastern Region Director of Publicity, and he serves as a member of the Black Alumni Association of Arcadia University and Chair of the Nominations Committee.