About Us
The Black MBA Association was formed in 1973, and was subsequently changed to the African American MBA Association (AAMBAA) in 1986. The organization was formed to augment the professional, academic, and social development of students of African descent at The Wharton School.
The mission of AAMBAA is to support the continued achievement of students of African descent and to provide extensive resources to foster the successful progression from prospective students to Wharton alumni.
2023 - 2024 Leadership Team

Tejire Arijaje
Co-President

Joshua Nyangon
Chief of Staff

Dana Powell
WMY Conference Co-Chair

Kendall Rankin
Co-President

Brooke Bobbitt
WMY Conference Co-Chair

Doris Ofori
WMY Conference Co-Chair

Christopher Maddox
WMY Conference Co-Chair

Jennifer Walker-Crawford
Chief Financial Officer

Diandra Bolton
VP of 100 Series

Hedaya Weber
VP of 100 Series

Brittany Austin
VP of Alumni Relations
Dale Dykes
VP of Alumni Relations


Noelle Mckoy
VP of Alumni Relations

John Azubuike
VP of Careers

RJ Smith
VP of Careers

AJ Zuttah
VP of Community

Chelsea Scott
VP of Community

Eberechi Ihezie
VP of Community

Hedaya Weber
VP of Community

Simone Hinson
VP of Community

Isaiah Matthews
VP of Partnerships

Michael Leung
VP of Partnerships

Nicole Carter
VP of Partnerships

Romel Singleton
VP of Partnerships

Halle Abraham
VP of Podcast

Doris Ofori
VP of Prospective Students

Kendall Smith
VP of Prospective Students

Sydney Allain-Stockton
VP of Prospective Students

Njeri Warrington
VP of Social Impact

Loyd Bradley
VP of Social Impact

Gustell Preston
VP of Sponsorships

Jared Dawson
VP of Sponsorships

For nearly five decades, the Wharton African American MBA Association (AAMBAA) has celebrated the legacy of a visionary leader and an avid advocate of equality and economic empowerment for all with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial conference. We invite prospective MBA students, professionals, alumni, and students of The Wharton School to relive this vision at our annual conference held in the city of Philadelphia.
Click here for more information on the conference.
Corporate Sponsors
THANK you TO OUR 2021-2022 SPONSORS!

With 160 members (~8% of Wharton’s MBA population), AAMBAA is one of the largest groups of
African, African American, and Caribbean students of any business school. Through an extended
family network of thousands – comprised of prospective students, current students, and alumni –
AAMBAA prepares its members for leadership roles in all sectors of society by providing academic
support, professional development, career guidance, and mentorship.
Please contact one of our Sponsorship Co-Chairs if you are interested in learning more about how to become an AAMBAA corporate sponsor: Gustell Preston (WG'24) and Jared Dawson (WG'24).
Prospective Students
AAMBAA represents all students of African descent in the MBA program and supports our members professionally, academically and socially. AAMBAA’s key initiatives include group tutoring, study guides, a career fair, recruiting assistance, and deep connections with corporate sponsors.
AAMBAA works closely with the Wharton MBA Admissions Office to ensure that students of African descent have the resources available to become successful MBA candidates. We do so through active outreach, admissions counseling, and leveraging the expertise of the current MBA membership.
Important Dates & Deadlines
MBA Program
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Round 1: Application Deadline 9/06/23 | Interview Invites 10/24/23 | Decisions 12/14/23
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Round 2: Application Deadline 1/4/24 | Interview Invites 2/16/24 | Decisions 3/26/24
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Round 3: Application Deadline 4/2/24 | Interview Invites 4/19/24 | Decisions 5/13/24
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Deferred Admissions Round: Deadline 4/24/24 | Interview Invites 5/25/24 | Decisions 6/27/24
MBA/MA-Lauder and JD/MBA
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Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program applications are accepted in Round 1 and 2 only
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MBA/MA Lauder Joint-Degree in International Studies Program applications are accepted in all 3 rounds
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If you are interested in learning more about applying to Wharton, please follow our Instagram for updates to sign up for bi-weekly office hours and our buddy program for prospective students.
If you are interested in connecting with a current student about their experience at Wharton, please sign up for a virtual discussion with an Admissions Fellow (of which, many are AAMBAA members!)
Alumni
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AAMBAA is committed to engaging and supporting its broad alumni base. We aim to extend the relationships and networks forged during the two-year MBA program and to provide continued resources for the development of our alumni.
We keep in contact with our alumni primarily via email and social media. If you are a Wharton alumnus who would like to connect with AAMBAA, please reach out to our co-presidents, Tejire Arijaje and Kendall Rankin.
Please also reach out to our co-presidents to be added to the Wharton AAMBAA Alumni LinkedIn Group.
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