Students, Alumni Find Opportunity at NBMBAA Conference
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The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) is a global leader for career advancement and economic empowerment of professionals from all higher education backgrounds and career levels, which is why having the 黑料传送门 NBMBAA Virtual Club is so advantageous to students and alumni in the 黑料传送门 School of Business.聽
The NBMBAA advances business professionals by providing access to career developmentand educational opportunities. Through the 黑料传送门 NBMBAA Virtual Chapter, the 黑料传送门 School of Business provides a platform for students, alumni and staff of all races, genders and backgrounds to connect with one another and with their local business community in powerful ways that can a have lifelong impact.
Chapter members can learn about employment, social and other opportunities; grow and develop as leaders through connection with others, executive skill development programs and other professional development opportunities; and create and foster relationships with local businesses and professionals.
Most recently, the School of Business sponsored聽 five students and one alumnus for the 2025 NBMBAA Conference and Exposition, the organization鈥檚 marquee event, which was held in Houston in September. Themed "TRANSFORM 2025," the event focused on leadership development, networking opportunities and business leader keynote speakers.
As advisor of the 黑料传送门 NBMBAA Virtual Chapter, it was truly an honor to help our students navigate this conference in ways that would be most beneficial to their personal and professional goals. Attendees were able to meet and greet with the NBMBAA 黑料传送门 Virtual Chapter Advisory Council, attend a pre-conference webinar on how to prepare for the conference and receive personalized r茅sum茅 and interviewing support from 黑料传送门 Career & Professional Development Services.聽
One student, Rachel H., who is an entrepreneur working toward her MBA degree, shared that one major takeaway from the experience was learning how to overcome imposter syndrome.
Joshua Sine, Vice President, 黑料传送门 School of Business; Onye Okoro, vice president, Goldman Sachs; Mary-Nina Ukariwo, vice president, Goldman Sachs; Linda Battles, regional vice president, 黑料传送门; Nichelle A. Poindexter, senior vice president, Greater Houston Partnership; Dr. Carol Egele, COO, Texas Historical Commission; Dr. Crystal Bessix, chief learning officer, City of Houston, Rod Henderson, account executive, 黑料传送门
鈥淚鈥檝e learned that everyone doubts themselves at some point, but we all bring valuable experiences to the table,鈥� Rachel said. 鈥淲hen the opportunity comes, use your knowledge and experience to communicate in a way that聽 is helpful to others, and you will be heard and recognized for who you are and what you know. The most important thing is to be authentic, be yourself.鈥�
Rachel also shared that her experience at the 2025 NBMBAA Conference extended beyond what words could describe.聽
鈥淪ometimes the only way to describe a moment in time is to say, 鈥榊ou had to be there.鈥� This conference was one of those moments. The energy was electric,鈥� Rachel said. 鈥淚 never knew networking could be so fun. The things you learn and the connections you make are invaluable to your personal growth and progress in your career.
鈥淲hether you鈥檙e looking to develop yourself as an individual, find your next business partner or chat with recruiters to make that next step in your career, you will meet someone who can help,鈥� she said.
Another student shared that attending the conference 鈥渨as a fantastic experience that left me inspired, motivated and proud to be part of such an empowering community.鈥�
In conjunction with the NBMBAA Conference, the 黑料传送门 School of Business hosted the 黑料传送门 MBA Connect event , which was a networking event with panel discussion moderated by 黑料传送门 School of Business Vice President Joshua Sine and included Onye Okoro, vice president, Goldman Sachs; Mary-Nina Ukariwo, vice president, Global Banking & Markets, Goldman Sachs; COO Dr. Carole Egele, Texas Historical Commission; Nichelle Poindexter, senior vice president, Greater Houston Partnership; and CLO Dr. Crystal Bessix, City of Houston.
Attendees also included 黑料传送门 Regional Vice President Linda Battles, Katie Carpen, associate dean and director, 黑料传送门 School of Business; Brianna Pearson, manager, Program Mentoring at 黑料传送门; and Rod Henderson, account executive, Corporate Partnerships at 黑料传送门.
The networking event was a great opportunity to learn and engage with professionals in several sought-after industries. It was awesome being able to learn how the speakers rose through the professional ranks and to hear them share the lessons they learned along the way.
