Hello from the Wharton Black MBA Alumni Association (WBMBAA)!
We hope this message finds you well and welcome you to the virtual home that serves to venerate the collective spirit and contributions of the 2,000+ Black alumni who graduated from the world's first and finest business school.
While we have plenty to celebrate, the current social and political climate makes one thing abundantly clear: now more than ever, Black communities must harness our collective resources, power, and ingenuity to demand and create better outcomes in the present and enrich the potential of our legacies. To this end, WBMBAA is focused on providing the infrastructure and support needed by our alumni as well as current Wharton students at this critical moment in time.
WBMBAA's primary organizational goals are to:
- Advance the careers and economic interests of Black alumni;
- Increase partnerships with the Wharton School, the University of Pennsylvania, and other institutions in order to ensure our community is represented and current students are supported; and,
- Leverage our collective to positively impact the Black community globally (enabling more access to civic and community engagement, fundraising/capital, non-profit service opportunities).
We view WBMBAA as a natural extension of AAMBAA, WASA and Caribiz -- organizations all aimed at supporting the interests of students in the African Diaspora and committed to pursuits of Black excellence. Post-MBA, WBMBAA wants to ensure continuity between the support provided during in school and what is required to address the unique needs and interests of our diverse and growing body of Wharton alumni.
We have also embarked on a Capital Campaign to drive the next stage of our organization's evolution, focused on the following pillars:
- Expand Events: Create dynamic global gatherings to build alumni relationships.
- Enhance Connectivity: Upgrade our database, launch a business registry, and improve networking.
- Support Business Ventures: Provide grants and investments for alumni initiatives.
- Advance the Legacy Project: Preserve our shared accomplishments to inspire future generations.
- Ensure Sustainability: Cover essential operational expenses for growth.
We are excited to build for the future and kindly ask for your support as we grow! WBMBAA looks forward to hosting you at our upcoming events and welcome any feedback you have to share. Please reach out to us at any time.
Sincerely,
Obinna Obilo (W'04, WG'08)
WBMBAA President