Leadership, Friendship, Service, and Justice with Brother Rashid Darden
Brother Rashid Darden was initiated into Alpha Phi Omega at Georgetown University in 1999 through Mu Alpha Chapter. He has been in the Society of Life Members since 2001. His service to Alpha Phi Omega includes sustained leadership at the local, sectional, regional, and national levels, with a focus on alumni engagement, organizational development, and volunteer leadership.
Brother Darden has served Alpha Phi Omega in roles including National Alumni Relations Program Chairman, Vice Chairman of Alumni Relations and Internal Volunteer Development, member of the National Operations Council, Region III Alumni Council Chairman, President of the Mu Alpha Alumni Association, and founding president of the Uptown District of Columbia Alumni Association.
A Program Rooted in Service and Leadership
Brother Darden offers chapters a program focused on how service, leadership, and justice work together in today’s social and civic environment. His work invites members to reflect on how Alpha Phi Omega’s mission continues to call for thoughtful leadership, honest self-examination, and community-centered action.
Topics may include:
- The role of service in changing social conditions
- Leadership development in volunteer organizations
- How justice and equity shape effective service
- Building strong chapter culture
- Sustaining engagement across generations
Program Formats
Chapters may invite Brother Darden for:
- Chapter meetings and retreats
- Leadership development programs
- Service and civic engagement conversations
- Alumni and undergraduate joint programs
- Workshops on chapter operations and volunteer leadership
Programs may be offered as a keynote-style address, facilitated discussion, or workshop format, based on the chapter’s goals.
Why Invite Brother Darden
Brother Darden brings:
- More than two decades of service to Alpha Phi Omega
- National and regional leadership experience
- A strong record of building alumni engagement
- Experience training volunteers and chapter leaders
- A justice-centered approach to service and leadership
His perspective is shaped by years of working inside APO to strengthen structure, culture, and mission alignment.
Contact
Chapters interested in inviting Brother Darden for a chapter program, retreat, or leadership session may contact rashid@rashiddarden.com