Sons of Eta
The Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was founded June 5, 1909 on the campus of Columbia University. Learn MoreEta Chapter Membership
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.-
LinDon Harris
PresidentBro. LinDon Harris studies at Columbia University, majoring in Economics and Sustainable Development. He is from Maryland. He is a defensive lineman on Columbia Unviersity's Football Team, and has interned as a Fixed Income Summer Analyst at Morgan Stanley. He aims to pursue a career in Finance and mantains an interest in Sustainable Development.
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Frantzy Luzincourt
Vice President & Social Media ChairBro. Frantzy Luzincourt is a Junior studying Political Science as a Macaulay Honors student at The City College of New York. He currently serves as a Senator of the Undergraduate Student Government and is a CUNY Futures Initiatives Undergraduate Leadership Fellow. Ever since high school he has dedicated his life to uplifting youth voices, fighting against injustice and advocating for an equitable public school system in New York City. He also is the Director of Policy and Strategy of a non for profit called IntegrateNYC and serves on the Department of Education’s New York City School Diversity Advisory Group.
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Jaret Wyatt
SecretaryBro. Jaret Wyatt is a student at the City College of New York, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. He is from Mt. Vernon, NY. He is a Spring 2018 initiate of Eta chapter, where he currently serves as Secretary. He is both an engineer and an entrepreneur, and has been selected to participate in startup accelerator programs. He has an active interest in aerospace engineering.
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Tremane Gabriel
Treasurer & Editor to the SphinxBro. Tremane Gabriel studies at Columbia University, majoring in Political Science. He is from West Palm Beach, Florida. He is a wide receiver on Columbia University's Football Team, and has worked as a Development & Communications Intern at Sovereign Real Estate. He is passionate about pursuing a career in the sporting industry.
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Sultan Sharif
Social Media ChairBro. Sultan Sharif studies at the City College of New York. He is originally from New York City. He is a Fall 2017 initiate of Eta chapter, where he currently serves as President. He plays an active role in student life at The City College of New York. He also maintains an active interest in fashion, and has worked at Hugo Boss.
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Michael Hinton
Editor of the SphinxBro. Michael Hinton is a rising senior at Columbia University majoring in Political Science. He is from Winston-Salem, NC born and raised. He is a Spring 2016 initiate of Eta Chapter, where he currently serves as Vice President, and previously as President. He is a captain on the varsity football team where he plays as a defensive tackle. He plans to pursue a career in the aerospace and defense industry.
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Travis Nelson
Membership Intake Dean & ChaplainBro. Travis Nelson is a rising sophomore at Columbia University, majoring in Political Science. He is from Hempstead, NY. He was the first QuestBridge Scholarship Recipient of his high school. He aims to pursue a career in politics and is passionate about engaging in the community and giving back through public service. He was selected to join the Future Global Leaders Fellowship and has worked with the New York Civil Liberty Union.
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Ronald Smith
Sergeant at ArmsBro. Ronald Smith is a Junior at Columbia University majoring in Industrial Engineering. He is also on the football team, and holds the school record for receiving yards in a game. Bro. Smith is originally from St Louis, MO, and wants to return home to coach youth sports, and mentor kids into successful young adults.
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Adam Fane
HistorianBro. Adam Fane is a sophomore at John Jay College, majoring in Political Science and Economics. He is originally from the Ivory Coast. Since 2016, he has been volunteering as a staff member at the office of the Assemblyman Michael Blake. Adam is a senior intern at the 79th Assembly District Bronx Office, helping constituencies with their social and economic issues. Adam graduated from his Bronx international high school as part of the top 1% of his class. He is a proud former member of the NYC Urban Ambassador Leadership Program, which is geared towards helping young men become positive role models by increasing their attitude and emotional well-being towards academic and college success.
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Fred P. Baptiste
Chapter AdvisorBro. Fred Baptiste studied at the City College of New York as an undergraduate, as well as at Columbia University, obtaining a Master of Science in Information and Knowledge Strategy. He served as a Platoon Sergeant in the United States Marine Forces Reserve for eight years before becoming a Records Analyst at Lehman Brothers for a decade. Bro Baptiste also worked as a Brooklyn Borough Representative on the Panel for Educational Policy in NYC’s department of education for three years, and is currently a Director of NYC Records Management. He is the Eta Chapter Advisor.
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