ALUMNI REUNION WEEK
Connect, Celebrate, Transform
DINNER & MSMNAA
Alumni Excellence Awards Ceremony
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Bonzo Reddick, MD, ’02
President, Morehouse School of Medicine
National Alumni Association
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM
Calvin Smyre Education Conference Center
Morehouse School of Medicine
MSMNAA EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY
(PRESENTATION OF AWARDS)
REMARKS FROM KEYNOTE
Wali Rashad Johnson, MD ’16, MPH
Distinguished Alumnus Awardee
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
Kerry-Ann Kelly, MD ’11
CLOSING REMARKS & INSTALLATION OF 2026–2028 ALUMNI
PRESIDENT
Daijah Walker Development Officer, Office of Institutional Advancement
Morehouse School of Medicine
Dr. L. Joy Baker, MD ’09
President-Elect, Morehouse School of Medicine National Alumni Association
Bonzo K. Reddick, MD ’02
President, Morehouse School of Medicine National Alumni Association
2026 MSMNAA ALUMNI EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Wali Rashad Johnson, MD ’16, MPH
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Presented to a Morehouse School of Medicine alumni fulfilling the MSM mission through displayed leadership, community service and care, and remarkable professional achievements.
Kwame Chery, MSHI ’25
Emerging Leader Award
Presented to a Morehouse School of Medicine recent graduate (1–5 years removed) fulfilling the MSM mission through displayed leadership and professional achievements
Macy A. McNair, MD ’19, FAAFP
Excellence in Medicine Award
Presented to a Morehouse School of Medicine alumni fulfilling the MSM mission through demonstrated leadership, compassionate patient care, and outstanding professional achievement while advancing excellence in medicine and improving the health and well-being of communities.
Melanie R. Ross, MPH ‘01, CPH, MCHES
Excellence in Public Health Award
Presented to a Morehouse School of Medicine alumni fulfilling the MSM mission through displayed leadership and professional achievements while championing public health initiatives.
Teri Larkins, PhD ’06
Excellence in Biomedical Sciences Award
Presented to a Morehouse School of Medicine alumni fulfilling the MSM mission through displayed leadership and professional achievements while championing biomedical sciences initiatives.
Krystle Richmond, PA-C ’21
Excellence in Physician Assistant Studies Award
Presented to a Morehouse School of Medicine alumni fulfilling the MSM mission through demonstrated leadership, compassionate patient care and outstanding professional achievement while advancing the physician assistant profession and improving the health and well-being of communities.
JC Coley, DNP ’26, MSN, RN, CD(DONA), PPN, CCCE, PMH, REC
Excellence in Nursing Award
Presented to a Morehouse School of Medicine student or alumni fulfilling the MSM mission through demonstrated leadership, compassion, and professional achievement while advancing the nursing profession and contributing meaningfully to the healthcare community.
ALUMNI REUNION WEEK
Connect, Celebrate, Transform
2024 – 2026 MSMNAA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Bonzo K. Reddick, MD ’02 President
L. Joy Baker, MD ’09 President-Elect
Macy A. McNair, MD ’19 Secretary
Johnny Harris, II, MD ’14 Assistant Secretary
Rita Livingston-King, MD ’07, MPH ‘11 Treasurer
Jacob Edwards, MD ’09 Parliamentarian
Eric Mansfield, MD ’91 Chaplain
