About Us
Our History
The Black Business Student Association was initially established in 2006 by Sharron St. John, Harrison Stanford, and Charles Onwuka. After a two-year break on campus, Delroy Sargeant and Matthew Gates revived the organization in September 2011 with the goal of rebuilding a community for business-minded students at UCLA. However, the group once again went on hiatus for another two years before being revived in Fall 2017 by Will Taylor and Jonathan Kidd, who re-established the BBSA brand and renewed the commitment to serving and connecting business-minded students at UCLA.
Our Vision
Our focus is on four main areas - Branding, Leadership Training, Collaboration, and Education. We are committed to engaging in initiatives that prioritize underrepresented communities, with the goal of creating meaningful change for students. All of our events are designed to provide members with opportunities to learn about sponsored companies, secure internships, engage in critical conversations on business topics, and develop essential professional skills.
We cultivate diverse student leaders by providing access to various career and professional development resources.
What We Do
Panel Events
Panel events bring together professionals from diverse industries to share valuable advice with students.
Past Events:
Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Technology, etc. Panels with various companies
Underrepresented Consulting Leaders Summit
"Build Your Brand" Panel with Entrepreneurs
Workshops
Our workshops focus on developing skills, exploring careers, and providing practical knowledge about the business world to our members.
Topics Include:
LinkedIn Workshop
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
"Build your Dream Internship Game Plan"
Case Study Workshop
Coffee Chat with Consulting Firms
Professional Development
Throughout the year, we organize a variety of free events that provide our members with opportunities to enhance their professional skills for internships or job prospects.
Previous Programs:
Professional Headshots
Professional Clothing Drive
Interview Preparation
How to Make the Most of Your Internship Experience
Mentorship Program with Anderson MBA Candidates
