Howard University - Department of Alumni Relations

President 2002-2004

Anita D. Stearns Mayo, LA BS ’75, GS MA ’77

Ms. Mayo received her B.S. (1975) and M.A. (1977) degrees from Howard University and her law degree (1989) from the University of California, Berkeley.

Ms. Mayo has worked on behalf of HUAA for many years, holding three national offices. She was elected Recording Secretary from 1994-1996, Vice President from 1996-1999, and recently re-elected National President. Ms. Mayo has been National President of HUAA since 2000. During her first term, she accomplished the following major goals during her administration: (1) to revitalize HUAA by increasing our membership; (2) to revive the HUAA newsletter to ensure that the membership is informed about national initiatives, the activities of various clubs and associations, and fellow alumni; (3) to utilize the HUAA structure to raise money for the University; (4) to facilitate the adoption of the proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws by Howard's Board of Trustees; and (5) to improve the relationship between alumni and the University.

Ms. Mayo has been active in the San Francisco Bay Area Alumni Club since the early 1980's. She has served as Treasurer and is the current Membership Chair. She has also planned and hosted receptions for the President, deans and administrators.

Ms. Mayo is an active member of her community. She is President of a local nonprofit organization, a board member and Management Committee Chair of a $12M social service organization, a volunteer for UNCF, a member of the San Francisco AKA chapter, and a former board member of the San Francisco NAACP. She also co-hosts and co-produces a cable television program in San Francisco.

In recognition of her talents and commitment to the community, Ms. Mayo was honored and received a "Woman of Excellence" award in June 1999.

Ms. Mayo practices law with the San Francisco law firm of Pillsbury Madison & Sutro. She is a member of both the California and District of Columbia bars.

For more information contact the Department of Alumni Relations
(202) 806-5857
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