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
-
Round 1: Application Deadline 9/06/23 | Interview Invites 10/24/23 | Decisions 12/14/23
-
Round 2: Application Deadline 1/4/24 | Interview Invites 2/16/24 | Decisions 3/26/24
-
Round 3: Application Deadline 4/2/24 | Interview Invites 4/19/24 | Decisions 5/13/24
-
Deferred Admissions Round: Deadline 4/24/24 | Interview Invites 5/25/24 | Decisions 6/27/24
MBA/MA-Lauder and JD/MBA
-
Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program applications are accepted in Round 1 and 2 only
-
MBA/MA Lauder Joint-Degree in International Studies Program applications are accepted in all 3 rounds
Visit Wharton:
Other Helpful Links:
Get Support
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
Photo Gallery
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.
Otherwise, click on the icons below to find us on social media:
Stay in Touch!
Thanks for visiting our website! If you have any questions, please send an email to whartonaambaa@gmail.com and we will respond as soon as we can.