D’Angelo Taylor draws from his upbringing, education and professional experience to fulfill his commitment to Alpha.
With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from Western Illinois University, he understands how government functions. He has worked with community, religious and educational organizations in Evansville, Chicago, St. Louis, East St. Louis and Rock Island, to help improve the lives of others.
Taylor, 30, currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Multicultural Center at the University of Southern Indiana. In that role, he works to build partnerships and relationships with multiple entities at USI and within the Evansville community.
He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the John M. Caldwell Community Development Corporation, specifically focusing on youth education and development. He is a member of the board of Brothers Out Saving Souls, Inc. (BOSS), a local non-profit offering programs to help youth deal with issues such as violence and challenges both at home and within the public education system.
The local president of the Kappa Rho Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., he led the effort to bring the 2018 Indiana District Conference to Evansville. Brother Taylor also serves as the Indiana Executive Director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was recognized as the organization’s Midwestern alumni brother of the year for the Midwest Region in 2016.
An active member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, he has been an active member of the music ministry and the vacation bible school programs. He has served on multiple ad-hoc committees, and he participates in the summer reading and mentoring programs.
Following his studies at WIU, he held the position of admissions counselor at the university from 2013 to 2016. Though he had professional opportunities in other cities, Taylor chose Evansville and USI in 2016 because of the rich diversity and strength of the community. He saw the opportunity to use his skills to challenge and serve this city and its residents.
Bro. Taylor has worked with first-generation and low-income students. His role was to aid families in their pursuit of higher education. A strong believer in mentorship, he continues to mentor college and high school students.
Brother Taylor has shown his passion for Alpha throughout his work various communities. His belief in team work, fraternal bonding, and Alpha excellence has led him to this point. Having served at the chapter, district, and regional levers, Brother Taylor has garnered the respect from the brothers well-served. With over five years of uninterrupted service to Alpha Phi Alpha and progressive roles within the house of Alpha, Brother Taylor is ready to lead! Brother Taylor is ready to IGNITE the ALPHA SPIRIT!