American Mensa appointed Tamesha L. Logan as Executive Director of the largest of the worldwide Mensa affiliates with more than 45,000 members, 122 chapters, and special interest groups throughout the United States. She started her new role on July 14, 2025.
Logan brings more than 17 years of strategic and mission-driven experience leading national nonprofit organizations. With a focus on organizational impact and brand visibility, she directed innovative marketing, strategic media outreach, and national awareness campaigns. Her work has opened new revenue pathways and garnered support from high-profile figures such as Kobe Bryant, Ken Griffey Jr., and Mark Cuban.
As American Mensa’s Executive Director, Logan will manage national operations, governance partnerships, and long-term sustainability. She will also work closely with the Board of Directors to advance Mensa’s mission and modernize its value proposition.
A certified Association Executive (CAE), Logan earned a BA from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and an MBA from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. She also holds a certificate in Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business School Online.
Logan succeeds Trevor Mitchell, who recently stepped down after leading the organization since 2017.
About American Mensa
American Mensa is an organization open to anyone who scores in the top 2 percent on an accepted standardized intelligence test. Mensa has about 45,000 U.S. members and more than 140,000 members globally. Visit AmericanMensa.org for more information.
