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.
ABOUT US
Karen Evans
Co-President
Crystal Chalk
Chief of Staff
Leek Deng
Chief Financial Officer
Neal Stewart
Co-President
Crystal Chalk
Chief of Staff
Crystal Chalk
Chief of Staff
Crystal Chalk
Chief of Staff
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Karen Evans
Co-President
Crystal Chalk
Chief of Staff
D’Shai Hendricks
WMY Conference Co-Chair
Neal Stewart
Co-President
Timka Lockheart
WMY Conference Co-Chair
Mallory Smith
WMY Conference Co-Chair
Leek Deng
Chief Financial Officer
Olivia Moore
Chief Technology Officer
Marcayla Hester
100 Series Co-Chair
Kiersa Sanders
100 Series Co-Chair
Maya Burns
200 Series Co-Chair
Chantee Butler
200 Series Co-Chair
Taiwo Abayomi
Prospective Student Co-Chair
Talisha Rice
Prospective Student Co-Chair
Devika Balachandran
VP of Academics
Ian Dummett
VP of Academics
Theresa Shropshire
VP of Alumni Relations
Magalie Lilavois
VP of Careers
Naeemah Philippeaux
VP of Careers
Jon Mesadieu
VP of Digital Media & Comms
Anthony Grullon
VP of Social
Austin Hood
VP of Social
Julian Bryan
VP of Social Impact
George Adesanya
VP of Sponsorship
Ikenna Enwere
VP of Sponsorship
Kenny Osakwe
VP of Sponsorship
WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR
MEMORIAL CONFERENCE
For over four 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
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: George Adesanya (WG'20), Ikenna Enwere (WG'20), or Kenny Osakwe (WG'20).
THANKS TO OUR
2019-2020 SPONSORS!
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
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.
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 Events at a Glance:
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Black identity discussion
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FAAMBAA reveal & game night
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Resiliency series
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Diversity recruiting events
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AAMBAA wealth series
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Black History Month celebration
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Goals & Grits ladies brunch series
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Alumni networking brunch
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Real estate ownership
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Laser tag
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Drake night
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Ted Talk AAMBAA hour
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AAMBAA & WASA Pub
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Goal setting sessions
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Group review sessions
Here are some of our favorite AAMBAA memories:
Important Dates:
MBA Program
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Round 1: Application Deadline 9/17/19 | Interview Invites 10/29/19 | Decisions 12/18/19
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Round 2: Application Deadline 1/7/20 | Interview Invites 2/13/20 | Decisions 3/26/20
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Round 3: Application Deadline 4/1/20 | Interview Invites 4/16/20 | Decisions 5/8/20
MBA/MA-Lauder and JD/MBA
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Round 1: Application Deadline 9/17/19 | Decisions 12/18/19
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Round 2: Application Deadline 1/7/20 | Decisions 3/26/20
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Please contact one of our Prospective Students Co-Chairs if you are interested in learning more about applying to Wharton: Taiwo Abayomi (WG’20) or Talisha Rice (WG'20).
ALUMNI
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 current VP of Alumni Relations Theresa Shropshire (WG’20).
Please also reach out to our Alumni Relations Chair to be added to the Wharton AAMBAA Alumni LinkedIn Group.
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CONTACT US
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