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 In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., "We are not makers of history.  We are made by history."  Let us celebrate black history now and throughout the year.
February 2015 Vol. 1
Leadership: Serve on National and Local Boards

National Board Vacancy 

 

With the election of our new Vice President, the Secretary position is now vacant.  If you would like to submit a nomination, or have questions regarding the roles and responsibilities, please contact HBAS Nominating Chair, Brian Benjamin, MBA '03, at nominations@hbasonline.org.  As a reminder, all members of the Board of Directors are expected to make an annual contribution of $500 to HBAS.

 

Candidates must submit a statement of interest (300 words max) and current resume to nominations@hbasonline.org by Thursday, March 12 at 11:59 PM EST.  The subject line should include the following:  HBAS Nomination: [Position] [Full Name].

Local Board Openings

 

We are currently seeking interim leaders to serve on the boards of the following local HBAS chapters:

  • Boston
  • Houston
  • Miami 

HBAS is in the process of standardizing the election cycle across all chapters.  These chapters will be run by interim leadership until this summer, when all the chapters will be up for new elected leadership.  At the start of summer, the interim leadership will be up for review and, likely, may be able to extend their leadership duties.

 

We are seeking nominations for the following positions:  President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Any questions regarding the roles and responsibilities may be directed to HBAS Nominating Chair, Brian Benjamin, MBA '03, at nominations@hbasonline.org.

 

Candidates must submit a statement of interest (300 words max) and current resume to chapters@hbasonline.org by Thursday, March 12 at 11:59 PM EST.  The subject line should include the following:  HBAS [City] Nomination: [Position] [Full Name].

The Harvard Black Alumni Society 
Board of Directors (Operating)

President  

Mark Price, AB ' 98, MBA '04  

 

Vice President

Yvonne Osirim, AB '01 JD '07 

 

Nominating Chair

Brian Benjamin, MBA '03

 

  Secretary

[Vacant]

 

Alumni Affairs Chair

Mariesa Lee Ricks, AB '08, SM '12 

 

Student Affairs Chair

Ashtynn Baltimore, AB '13

 

Membership Chairs

Brittany Harris, MBA '12

Olamide Oladipo, AB '12 

 

Communications Co-Chairs
 
Kimberly H. Caine, AB '03 

Monica Clark, AB '06

 

University Affairs Liaison

Heather Johnston, AB '86,
Co-Chair Emeritus - Harvard Black Alumni Weekend

 

Development Co-Chairs

Amarachi Enwereuzor, AB '05

B.J. Merriewether, AB '09

Gabriel T. Fotsing, AB '10

 

Admissions Liaisons

Paris Woods, AB '06 ED '08

Tanya Graham, AB '06

 

Co-Chair Emeritus - Harvard Black Alumni Weekend

Cheryl Joyner, MBA '90

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