AADP Board of Directors
Yusuf Hasan Chairman
Mr. Hasan has served on the AADP Board of Directors for the past 40 years before becoming Chairman. He is an awarding winning Board Certified Chaplain and specializes in Pediatric Palliative Care and Inter-Faith Spiritual Counseling. Hasan is skilled in Non-Profit Organizations, Community Organizing, Event Planning, Public Speaking and Leadership. He is committed to the advancement of the African American community and is a devoted member of the Historical Masjid Malcolm Shabazz in Harlem, NY, which was founded on the leadership of Imam W. Deen Mohammad.
Tamara Norman
Vice Chairman
Tamara Norman is the Vice Chair of the AADP, Inc, and has been responsible for coordinating block volunteers, parade participants and bands for over 25 years. Tamara is a long time board member, committed community organizer and supporter of many organizations including NAACP. Her dedication to AADP is second to none.
Melvin Muhammad Security Director
Melvin Muhammad has served on the AADP Board of Directors as the Security Director for over 40 years. He has been committed to securing the parade route and teaching security volunteers how to be a buffer between the community and the police department to make the AADP a safe and enjoyable event for all. Muhammad became introduced to the AADP through his membership at the Historical Masjid Malcolm Shabazz in Harlem, NY. He has been committed to providing his security expertise to events and organizations that seek to improve the community.
Jasmine Robinson
Administrative Coordinator
Jasmine Robinson is the grand daughter of one of AADP’s founding members, Abe Snyder. She has a background in Political Science and Event Planning/Management. She has hosted over a hundred community events prior to joining the AADP Board and because of her hard work and dedication to the parade and the community has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2017. She shares the same passion as her grandfather who has recently passed February 3, 2023 and wants to continue to carry out his vision and legacy.
aadp advisory board
FOUNDERS
Livingston Wingate
Conrad Peters
Jacqueline Peterson
Abdel Krim
Abe Snyder
Cenie J. Williams
Ennis Francis
Joseph Steele
Piankhi Akinbaloye
Bernice Bolar
Adeyemi Oyeilumi
Lloyd Mayo
Leonard Davis
AADP Board of Directors
Yusuf Hasan
Chairman
Tamara Norman
Vice Chairman
Melvin Muhammed
Director of Security
Jasmine Robinson
Administrative Coordinator
Advisory BoarD
Cordell Cleare
Theodore Collins
Sharase DeBouse
Veronica Hickman
Theresa Mack
Felicia Richards
Dr. Bob Lee
Yasmin Hurston Cornelius
Olivia Sanders
Darlene Shamsid-dean
Elbert Shamsid-dean
Xavier Stone
Thomas Walker
Cheryl Wills
Seymone Kelly