SF Black MBA Scholarship & Awards

Empowering Visionaries

November 19, 2022 | Oakland, CA

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Empowering Visionaries

November 19, 2022 | 5:00 pm

The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Black MBA Association’s Scholarship & Awards Affair represents the alignment between scholarship and achievement. This evening will proudly champion the advancement of education in our community and recognize the accomplishments of our members, corporations, and individuals who support our organization’s core values.

Each year, we offer scholarships to exemplary students who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, exceptional academic ability, and authentic community connections to support their educational goals.

Fireside Chat and Special Performance

Keeping in alignment with our regular programming, we will engage in a 30-minute fireside chat followed by a live performance by GRAMMY©-nominated R&B singer, songwriter, and R&B legend, J. Holiday.

2022 SF Black MBA Academic Scholarship Winners

John Wade
California State University, Northridge
c/o 2023
Flora Morgan
Haas School of Business
University of California, Berkeley
c/o 2024
Chioma Ekedede
Haas School of Business
University of California, Berkeley
c/o 2024

Award Categories

Emerging Leader Award

The Emerging Leader of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding active member with professional business experience who has contributed above and beyond in their career by exemplifying the mission of the NBMBAA®. This individual pursues lifelong learning and a commitment to leading dually in their career and the community.

Dr. Nkiruka Catherine Ohaegbu

Public Affairs Representative
Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Entrepreneur of the Year

The 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes the importance of entrepreneurism within the African American community. This award is presented to an active member who embraces, supports, and nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit.

Deanna Roberts
Founder and Chief Experience Officer
D R Roberts Event Management

Collegiate Partner of the Year 

The Collegiate Partner of the Year
recognizes an outstanding collegiate partner who demonstrates the mission of the NBMBAA®.through their academic efforts to provide our members increased access and opportunity. 
Élida M. Bautista, Ph.D.

Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Berkeley Haas, University of California, Berkeley

Corporate Partner of the Year

The 2022 Corporate Partner of the Year recognizes a partner who converts commitments to actions by advancing diversity and inclusion, bridging the gap, and providing access and opportunities for diverse talent and communities.
Abbott Diabetes Care

President’s Award

 

The President’s Award recognizes an outstanding, well-rounded, active member who exemplifies the mission of the NBMBAA® by fostering an environment for lifelong learning, commitment to the principles that build leadership, demonstrates a high standard of ethics personally and organizationally, and development of future leaders within the organization and more broadly within the community.
Lionel Shiwala, MBA
Sr Enterprise Sales Executive, SAP
SFNBMBAA Board of Directors
Vice Chair, Educational Development
Allison McMillan

Director, Contracts and Pricing
Abbott Diabetes Care

Tim Smith
Partner, Bee Ventures
SFNBMBAA Entrepreneurship & Business Development Committee

Mentoring Champions of the Year

The Mentoring Champion of the Year Award recognizes outstanding, active members who demonstrate servant leadership within the organization. These leaders give back to the community by pouring into others through mentoring. 
Kori Scott

Google, Inc.
Leaders of Tomorrow® Director
SFNBMBAA

Jamica Miller, MBA
Kaiser Permanente
2022 Leaders of Tomorrow® Mentor
SFNBMBAA
Carl Brown, MBA

General Services Administration
2022 Leaders of Tomorrow® Mentor
SFNBMBAA

Vincent Nicholes

Google, Inc.
2022 Leaders of Tomorrow® Mentor
SFNBMBAA

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Event Tickets 

We are excited to have you join us for this wonderful event. This is a private event. Tickets are required for entry. NO ADMISSION WITHOUT A TICKET. Tickets will not be sold at the door. No guest lists. 

Member-only

$90

Includes admission to Black Tie on Nov 19 and Brunch on November 20, 2022

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Non-Member

$150

Includes admission to Black Tie on Nov 19 and Brunch on November 20, 2022

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Sunday Brunch

$85

Includes admission to Brunch admission ONLY, November 20, 2022/

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