Claudia Mason, a resident of Dayton, currently serves her third two-year term as the Advisor for the Ohio NAACP State Youth & College Division. After retiring from the United States Army in 2007, she remained deeply engaged in her community, becoming a lifetime member of her local NAACP chapter. In 2008, she was appointed Chair of the Armed Services Committee under President Dr. Derrick Foward. As a committee member and executive team member, she organizes annual training events aimed at supporting and improving the lives of military service members.
Claudia also plays an active role in youth development through her work with the Dayton Public School District, where she mentors students and coordinates youth participation in the NAACP National Convention. Under her leadership, the Ohio Youth & College Division has expanded its social media presence, strengthened its involvement at national, regional, and state levels, and increased the number of compliant youth and college units. Additionally, she is a Lieutenant Colonel (retired) and serves as the Senior Army Instructor for the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) at Meadowdale High School in Dayton, Ohio.