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| Angelia Williams |
Angelia Williams has been named Executive Director of the Rattler Boosters, she will replace Tommy Mitchell.
Williams, a native of Dallas, Texas, most recently served as the Special Projects & Corporate Sponsorships Coordinator with the FAMU Athletics Department, and previously worked at the FAMU Foundation, taking over at the Rattler Boosters. She also serves as Recording Secretary of the FAMU National Alumni Association.
"We are excited to Welcome Angie as the Executive Director of the Rattler Boosters," FAMU AD Kortne Gosha said. "We firmly believe that her wealth of experience at the university and in the community will enhance coordination with the National Alumni Association, Boosters, and the external efforts of the department of athletics. In consultation with Booster President Selvin Cobb, we feel that Angie will elevate the Boosters to new levels."
In her role, Williams will assist the Director of Athletics in any day-to-day activities. In addition, she will continue to build relationships with corporate sponsorships and work as a liaison with the Rattler Boosters.
FAMU Athletics also announced the hiring of Chandler DeRieux, who was an intern at the University of Alabama Birmingham, but has a passion for intercollegiate athletics, as athletics compliance coordinator. He holds both bachelors and masters degrees in Sports Management.
FAMU is currently on NCAA probation and was cited for a lack of "institutional control" after, among other things, it was determined that 93 student athletes were improperly certified.
"We are excited to Welcome Angie as the Executive Director of the Rattler Boosters," FAMU AD Kortne Gosha said. "We firmly believe that her wealth of experience at the university and in the community will enhance coordination with the National Alumni Association, Boosters, and the external efforts of the department of athletics. In consultation with Booster President Selvin Cobb, we feel that Angie will elevate the Boosters to new levels."
In her role, Williams will assist the Director of Athletics in any day-to-day activities. In addition, she will continue to build relationships with corporate sponsorships and work as a liaison with the Rattler Boosters.
FAMU Athletics also announced the hiring of Chandler DeRieux, who was an intern at the University of Alabama Birmingham, but has a passion for intercollegiate athletics, as athletics compliance coordinator. He holds both bachelors and masters degrees in Sports Management.
FAMU is currently on NCAA probation and was cited for a lack of "institutional control" after, among other things, it was determined that 93 student athletes were improperly certified.