A professional Black woman with glasses, smiling, wearing a plaid blazer over a black turtleneck, standing against a black background with a pattern of brown dots on one side.

VANDA LEE JONES 

it’s More than

A Campaign…

FOR ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 

PRESIDENT 

Graphic with large white number one and bold yellow text reading 'BAMA STATE' on black background.

it’s a

movement

1BAMA STATE

✦

1BAMA STATE ✦

Buzz About Me

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION AND POSITIONS

  • CEO & Producer, Cmnsoon Entertainment (award-winning production company)

  • Founder of HBCU Curate

  • Life Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mu Sigma Lambda Chapter

  • Life Member, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business
    Fraternity, Inc.

A person presenting or speaking into a microphone at an indoor event, with several people seated in the background.

POPULAR

ALUMNI INVOLVEMENT

  • Life Member, Alabama State University
    National Alumni Association (ASUNAA)

  • ASUNAA- Home Chapter ( Los Angeles, CA)
    (Member)

  • Second Vice President, National Alumni
    Association (2022-2024)

  • Far West Regional Director, National Alumni
    Association (current)

  • Chapter President, Los Angeles ASUNAA 2016-2022

  • Founding Member of Bama State Society

  • Certified Alumni Recruiter

  • Chair, ASUNAA 38th Biennial Convention

    Degrees, Awards, and Contributions

  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Minor in Biology - (Class of 2010)

  • 2024 Spirit of Tullibody Award Recipient

  • ASU 50 Under 50 - Class V

  • 2022- City of Los Angeles Recognition for community impact and HBCU cultural contribution

  • 2022 Presidential Leadership Award Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

  • 2022 Neophyte of the Year

A person receiving a framed certificate at an indoor event with several other people watching, some smiling and clapping.
Two men standing behind a table at a university fair booth for Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. The table is covered with a yellow cloth bearing the university's name and location, and has ASU merchandise, a mascot plush, and pamphlets. Behind them, a display with a banner featuring the university’s hornet mascot and colors, and curtains in green, red, and black.
Group of five people standing in front of a backdrop with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank logo, holding a sign that reads 'Total Kits 3,514' and hashtag #WeFeedLA. Four women and one man, some wearing black shirts with gold lettering, standing with smiles.
Three men in suits standing indoors, holding a football helmet with a bee graphic, smiling at the camera.

BUZZING AROUND

〰️

BUZZING AROUND 〰️

Two people dressed in University of Alabama apparel, holding flags, standing in the street under a green directional road sign with blue sky and trees in the background.
Two women standing behind an Alabama State University booth at an outdoor event, with a large black ASU balloon in the background. The table has a yellow tablecloth with the slogan 'Where Your Story Is Made' and other promotional materials.

Vision with visibilty

Three individuals in academic regalia celebrate an award at a graduation ceremony. The person in the middle, holding a framed certificate, is flanked by two people in caps and gowns, all smiling in front of a yellow curtain.

I will…

  • Make sure our alumni are seen.

  • Ensure our voices are heard.

  • Make sure our presence is felt across generations, regions and rooms.

  • Lead with transparency, teamwork, and tradition as my foundation.

I’m ready to serve with purpose and passion!

NEW BUZZ COMING SOON

1BAMA STATE

✦

1BAMA STATE ✦

JOIN THE MOVEMENT! 1BAMASTATE

VANDA LEE JONES III 

A young man smiling and standing indoors, wearing a yellow sweatshirt with black accents that says 'Alabama State,' a necklace, and a smartwatch.

FOR ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 

PRESIDENT