About the National Black MBA Association
Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to develop partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community. In partnership with over 400 of the country’s top business organizations, the association has inroads into a wide range of industries as well as the public and private sector. Yet all of NBMBAA’s partners have one thing in common: they are all committed to the organization’s goals and values.
Mission
The mission of the National Black MBA Association® is to lead in the creation of educational, wealth building, and growth opportunities for those historically underrepresented throughout their careers as students, entrepreneurs and professionals.
Vision
Empowering visionaries intellectually and economically to create a world where diversity and inclusion are universal.
Values
INTEGRITY: We lead with integrity – demonstrating honesty, transparency and moral courage with our stakeholders at all times.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: We serve as a champion for both diversity and inclusion, preparing future leaders and providing thought leadership to help our stakeholders recognize, develop and engage their talent.
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT: We support the economic empowerment of our stakeholders – providing access to networks of resources and information about access to capital, entrepreneurship and wealth building.
EDUCATION: We promote education as the primary vehicle to economic mobility for our community – our programming serves to enhance the preparation and competitiveness of our stakeholders during every phase of their careers.
EXCELLENCE: All aspects of organization are managed with excellence – we expect and deliver the very best whenever the NBMBAA® brand is involved.
SERVICE: We demonstrate servant leadership – we listen to the needs of our stakeholders and actively serve our communities while preparing our members to do so for life.
We serve to:
Provide innovative programs to stimulate their intellectual and economic growth
Build partnerships with key stakeholders who help facilitate this growth
Increase awareness and facilitate access to graduate management education programs and career opportunities in management fields
Austin Chapter History
The Austin Chapter of the National Black MBA Association was chartered in 2006,in Austin Texas, by a cohort of MBA’s, Doctoral Candidates, and Entrepreneurs
affectionally known as, “The Magnificent 8”
Founding Members
Belinda Matingou
Ronald Reed
Dr. Steven Edmond
Brian K. Marshall
Deone Wilhite
Kenny Taylor
Melinda Murphy
Crystal Johnson
Austin Chapter Mission Statement
We Believe in Making an Impact in the Community, Professionally and Socially By Networking Together and Giving Back Our Mission is to Connect, Develop, and Place Leaders In the Austin Community and Surrounding Texas Region
