Innovate23: Black Innovation Summit
May 5-6, 2023
The Black Management Association held its third annual conference bringing together the business community with BMA alumni and students in a dynamic forum focused on business impact through continual innovation. No matter where you are in your career, this event provided tremendous opportunities to enhance your network and your toolkits! The Black Management Association strives to serve as a hub to inspire innovation, build impactful networks, and strengthen the business community in Orange County.
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BMA Conference 2022: Wealth for a Digitally Driven World
April 29, 2022
The Merage School Black Management Association (BMA) hosted their second annual conference, dedicated to the theme, Wealth for a Digitally Driven World. The world continues to face digital disruption in every industry and with it, the opportunity to build and manage wealth for a brighter future. As leaders move forward and guide the disruption, we must ensure that it’s a future for all, bringing an end to the racial wealth gap. This year's BMA Conference hosted several tracks and panels featuring expert speakers and the companies that they lead.
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BMA Fireside Chat: Zipporah Allen
February 23, 2022
The Black Management Association (BMA) joined with Taco Bell's Chief Digital Officer, Zipporah Allen for a Fireside Chat where we did a deep dive into the Zipporah's professional path in an open discussion format.
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BMA Fireside Chat: Jordyn Weaver MIE '21
February 17, 2022
The Black Management Association (BMA) joined with ordyn Weaver MIE '21 for a Fireside Chat where we explored Jordyn's recent student experience, entrepreneurial ventures and future interests.
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Black Management Association (BMA) Welcome Back Lunch
October 9, 2021
To start off the Fall quarter, the Black Management Association (BMA) is welcoming all BMA students and alumni to a hosted lunch with BMA officers, Ryan McNichols and María Teresa Carmier as well as Professor Tonya Bradford and Dean Ian Williamson. Connect with new as well as familiar faces, enjoy lunch and learn about upcoming opportunities and announcements such as the Bradford Fellow Scholarship Awards.
BMA Conference: Empowered to Lead, Equipped to Succeed
May 1, 2021
The next generation of Black leaders have arrived. Join us for the first annual Merage School Black Management Association Conference. This year’s conference theme is Empowered to Lead, Equipped to Succeed. There will be four focused sessions to bring this theme to life. Hear from industry leaders making an impact today and walk away with fresh insights, new meaningful connections and even more confidence to thrive in your career.
Whether you are succeeding where you are or looking to get inspired to map out your future career, join us to gain insight on additional opportunities to make an impact on the communities you serve.
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BMA Winter Forum: Seeding Your Future
February 18, 2021
Seeding Your Future will be a panel discussion on entrepreneurship and funding/investments within the Black community. Our panelists are major contributors within these sectors and will engage the audience on how to take full advantage of opportunities and resources to scale and expand their businesses. Some topics we look forward to discussing with the panelists will be their journey into entrepreneurship, preparing a business to secure funding, and the future of Black entrepreneurship and innovation in America.
Panelists:
- Monica Wheat - Founder & Executive Director of Venture Catalyst
- Jaune Odombrown - Center Manager of UCI's ANTrepreneur Center
- Patrick Griffith, MD - Medical Director- Adventist Health Heart & Vascular Institute
Moderator:
- Jordyn C. Weaver, MIE '21 - Founder of The Black Market Co.
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Black Management Association Fall Forum
December 3, 2020
Douglas M. Haynes, PhD, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Inclusive Excellence
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“During my time at the Merage School, I have developed many great relationships that have significantly helped me to grow personally and career-wise. I look forward to working with the BMA to ensure that future students feel supported by a community at UCI.”
Fall 2023“As a member of the BMA, I will look forward to helping the Merage School make all programs that are directed at its current students and alumni are restructured to attract current Black students and Black alumni to respective programs.”
Bradford Fellows Fund Announced at Inaugural Black Management Association Conference
Living up to His Name: Justice Turner, J.D., MBA, ’20
The Black Management Association BMA for Students and Alumni Launches at Merage-School“Through the Black Management Association I hope that I can share my experiences as well as expand my own group of trusted peers and make their time at UCI the most enjoyable experience possible.”
