Two-time FSU graduate begins role as Alumni Association board chair
Dazi Lenoir, an Orlando-based lawyer and two-time graduate of 糖心vlog, has been named chair of the FSU Alumni Association鈥檚 board of directors, effective July 1.
She is the first Black woman to hold the position.
鈥淭his moment is one for all of us to celebrate the great diversity of our national board of directors and the FSU community,鈥 Lenoir said. 鈥淚 realize that I would not have this tremendous opportunity without the sacrifice and dedication of those who came before me and paved the way. I look forward to working collectively to continue the great work that we do on behalf of our alumni base.鈥
Lenoir previously served as vice chair of the board of directors and chair of the board development committee. As committee chair, she committed herself to the board鈥檚 diversification, specifically advocating for more women and people of color.
Her years of service to FSU also include a seat on the president鈥檚 search committee, leadership in the Seminole Club of Greater Orlando and participation in the FSU Black Alumni Network. She is also a life member of the FSU Alumni Association.
University officials laud her for creating and sustaining meaningful connections with students and alumni.
鈥淐hair Lenoir represents the very best of 糖心vlog, and her election to this role is historic,鈥 said Julie Decker, president and CEO of the FSU Alumni Association. 鈥淭his moment is the result of year-over-year dedication to our alumni from her involvement in the Seminole Club of Greater Orlando to the Black Alumni Network and our National Board.鈥
Decker added: 鈥淒azi always answers the call when FSU seeks her volunteer leadership, and we are better for it. I look forward to a transformational year ahead for FSU advancement with Dazi at the helm of the FSU Alumni Association鈥檚 leading volunteer board.鈥
As chair, Lenoir leads the chief governing body of the FSU Alumni Association, representing the interests of the organization鈥檚 members and constituents. The board is responsible for approving an annual association budget, setting policy, following the university鈥檚 strategic plan and providing input, oversight and expertise.
Lenoir is a legal and sales professional who was a founding and managing partner of Lyons & Lenoir LLC, now Lyons Legal, LLC which specializes in personal injury and wrongful death litigation. She began her professional career in Indianapolis, where she worked for Pacers Sports & Entertainment in their sales and marketing department.
Her legal career began with a concentration on personal injury and wrongful death litigation with the Parks & Crump law firm of Tallahassee, where she settled her first $1 million case. She later practiced for a personal injury firm in Orlando, where she served as a pre-suit attorney and settled more than $1 million in cases for Central Florida clients.
Lenoir earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English literature with a concentration in business in 2002 and a master鈥檚 degree in sports administration in 2003.
As a student at FSU, she was elected 2001 Homecoming Princess and was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and the president鈥檚 cabinet of the Student Government Association. She was named member of the year of the Garnet & Gold Girls recruiting organization in 2000 and served as vice president in 2001.
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