The HBCU Nation Radio Show, HBCU Queens, presents Miss Black America 2015-2016, Jelisa Barringer! Jelisa is also an alumna of Central State University! (Twitter @UrzTruly_Jelisa)
Jelisa Barringer
Miss Black Ohio 2014 - 2015
Jelisa Barringer is from Columbus, Ohio, where she
attended Brookhaven High School. She is a graduate
of Central State University ‘14, located in Wilberforce,
Ohio. During Jelisa’s years at Central State University
(CSU), she was a part of many activities including being
a member of the Grammy- nominated CSU chorus and
mentoring incoming freshmen as a student ambassador.
Jelisa earned the title of Competent Communicator and
Motivational Speaker in her role as the president of the
Toastmasters International Speech Club. Jelisa also was
elected, by her student body to the Central State University
Royal Court, and Student Government Association.
As the reigning Miss Black Ohio, Jelisa’s current platform
is ‘Big Sisterly Love,’ where she is a big sister to youth and
serves as a mentor to young girls, age 5 to 18.
