The Richmond Crusade for Voters announced its elected officers for the 2025-2026 term during its November meeting.

The new officers were installed by Judge Marilyn Goss at the organization’s Annual Christmas Party on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The newly elected leadership team brings extensive experience and a shared vision to continue the Crusade’s efforts in voter registration, education and outreach across the city.

“I believe the Crusade has elected a fantastic group of leaders who will take the organization forward to achieve its mission,” said Bernice Travers, chair of the Nominating Committee.

The elected officers include Bryce Robertson, attorney, as president; Robert Lester, civic engagement coordinator, as first vice president; Maurice Neblett, community organizer and former mayoral candidate, as second vice president; Joann Henry, owner of Dream Academy, Inc., as financial secretary; Janet Orraca, business director, as treasurer; Alex Taylor, attorney, re-elected as parliamentarian; John Dixon, former Petersburg police chief and former Crusade president, as sergeant at arms; and Delores Murray, former educator, re-elected as chaplain.

Founded in 1956, the Richmond Crusade for Voters is the nation’s oldest African American voting rights organization. Its mission is to strengthen the voting power of the African American community in Richmond and improve the general welfare of all citizens through voter registration, education and candidate evaluations, according to a press release.