We are a community for Black students, alumni, faculty and staff at the UCI Paul Merage School of Business.
The Black Management Association (BMA) at the Merage School supports Black students and alumni in their professional goals through events, professional development, networking, leadership and service opportunities. We seek to amplify Black voices in business while building a community of inclusivity.
“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.”
- Alaina McClue, MIE '20
Vice President, Administration |
Jolynn Lee |
Vice President, Membership |
Hannah Chigoji |
Vice President, Marketing |
Alyse Garry |
Vice President, Events |
Angel Akinwole |
Vice President, Admissions |
Kayla La Bomme |
Vice President, Center for Black Culture |
Jordyn Falloon |
Vice President, Allyship |
Esther Esho |
Vice President, Law School Liaison |
Ikenna Ojukwu |
Vice President, Community Relations |
Alexandria Hightower |
Vice President, Alumni Relations |
Alexandria (Alex) Hammarth |
Vice President, Engineering School Liaison |
Rebecca Agyapong |
“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.”
- Vernon Crawford, EMBA '15
Bradford Fellows Fund Announced at Inaugural Black Management Association Conference
The Bradford Fellows Scholarship was endowed by Professor Tonya Williams Bradford and Professor Kevin Bradford.
Living up to His Name: Justice Turner, J.D., MBA, ’20
Justice Turner, J.D/MBA ’20 is an attorney at Geragos & Geragos and addresses social justice issues in his video series “Is that Justice?” produced with MeidasTouch.
The Black Management Association BMA for Students and Alumni Launches at Merage-School
BMA is the newest campus organization at the Merage School and aims to bring students, faculty and alumni together to promote a culture of inclusion.
“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.”
- Will James, FEMBA '18