CLASS OF 2006 STEERING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

Executive Leadership

Behind every laugh, step-show memory, and milestone banquet is a dedicated team of classmate volunteers. Meet the leaders bringing the historic Class of 2006 20-Year Reunion playbook to life.

Iriane Lee

Steering & Planning Committee Chair

Guiding the vision, orchestrating administrative liaisons, and driving synchronization across all operational branches. Under dedicated leadership, the historic Comeback Class is prepared to deliver our most unified, legendary homecoming weekend in Class history.

Ronnie Favors

Co-Founder, 1925 Society

This alumni-led digital platform celebrates Xavier University of Louisiana's heritage—honoring the historic 1925 founding year—while fostering a vibrant community that tracks student life, campus growth, and alumni achievements.

Sub-Committees

Celebration on the Yard & Hype Bag

Managing the class presence on the lawn, custom logistics, and coordinating our high-demand limited-edition souvenirs and anniversary hype bags.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Iriane Lee & Aviva Baird

Class Agents & Ambassadors

Driving local connection hubs, spearheading alumni reaches, and managing class credentials and communication channels.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Mikhail Frazier, Ronnie Favors & Iriane Lee

Community Service

Coordinating volunteer efforts, structuring community partnerships in New Orleans, and managing our hands-on support.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Nicole Bell & Sinnidra Taylor

Drip Committee

Overseeing the design, manufacture, and logistics operations of our limited-edition anniversary apparel collections.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Iriane Lee & Lauren Middleton-Pratt

Farewell Experience

Designing the Sunday send-off event, coordinates, catering, and structuring our final weekend milestones.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Christina King-Council & Alexis Russell-Shelton

Finance

Managing and tracking our operational budget frameworks, vendor contracts, allocations, and compliance rules.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Jonathan Lee

Forum / Panel Discussion

Structuring intellectual dialogue, hosting our academic forums, and moderating undergraduate career panels.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Iriane Lee & Christopher Minias

Marketing & Technology

Building our digital platforms, maintaining this portal, and managing all media communications and promotional channels.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Iriane Lee & Bianca Dugas

Scholarship & GLX

Organizing institutional campaigns, fundraising drives, and coordinating the class donation records for the annual Give. Love. Xavier day of giving.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Jenais Miller-Favors & Varsha Castro-Gusman

Sponsorship

Liaising with corporate and individual contributors to structure sponsorships for our 20-Year milestone program.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Maggie Beckley & Iriane Lee

Tailgate Experience

Spearheading the parking lot block party, catering logistics, Snoball vendors, sound systems, and group portraits.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Ronnie Favors & Iriane Lee

Volunteer & N.O. Host

Managing local travel lodging block liaisons, dining directories, and directing volunteer operational sign-ups.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Iriane Lee

Welcome Experience

Overseeing arrival socials, coordination, food-and-beverage, and registration bag distribution sites.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Ronnie Favors & Iriane Lee

Alumni Golf Challenge Liaison

Interfacing with the National Alumni Association to coordinate tee times, player lists, and support local tournament links.

Chairs / Co-Chairs Andrea Floyd
Collaborative Strength

Planning Support

Special appreciation to the supporting sub-committee team members helping drive details, vendor contacts, and operations.

Allison Armwood Curtis Bagley Alecia Bell Reston Bell Yolan Bender Wayne Bennett Ja'nelle Blocker Kellen Bodwin Amber Bonner Tamara Butler Joseph Collins Nicole Crump Ashley Ellis Adrienne Finley Cassie Ford Natasha Gates Susan Goggans-Miles Melissa Groves Tey Harper Kandys McKinley-Foster Lauren Powell Sarah Price Myisha Procter Eureka Randle Ryn Robertson Kareema Sullivan Jonathan Tennial Jayson Williams Shantayia Williams
THE COMEBACK CLASS PLAYBOOK

Lend a Hand, Lead the Yard

Our historic 20-year victory lap isn’t just run on nostalgia—it’s driven by classmates who know what it means to show up, connect, and support one another. From welcoming early arrivals at O'Bar and distributing anniversary hype bags to ensuring the tailgate festival is legendary, your energy brings the Yard to life. Grab a quick, low-impact shift alongside your favorite classmates and help shape the celebration!

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