Kendra Jackson
President

PRESIDENT'S WELCOME

On behalf of the Black Business Students Association
(BBSA) at the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of
Business, we invite you to partner with us as we build upon 41 years
of engaging in diversity of underrepresented minorities in business.
As we move into a critical time in increasing
underrepresented minorities in business education and business
careers, we need your help moving our organization and our
community forward. Partnering with the BBSA provides your organization exposure to top
Black talent that is engaged in improving themselves and their communities. The BBSA is one of
the largest and most active clubs at Ross. We have planned a schedule of events that will not
only showcase the wealth of experience within our organization, but will positively influence the
greater university and Southeastern Michigan community.
This academic year, the BBSA will feature a series of events, each a direct representation
of our mission. This year we are focusing on our community. We are engaging Detroit and
Southeastern Michigan through service and business engagement as our region experiences
revitalization. We have planned new programming to increase dialogue with our university
community around diversity in the workplace. Finally, we are engaging in peer to peer and
alumni professional development through a mentor program, preparing our members to be
effective throughout their careers.
Our signature event remains the annual Alfred L. Edwards Conference. The conference
allows current students to connect with alumni, faculty, and corporate partners. The BBSA’s
annual conference is the longest running student conference on the Ross campus.
We are excited to connect our members with employers who are committed to building a
talented and diverse workforce. The BBSA aims to foster enduring relationships between your
organization and our members. Our membership of nearly 100 MBA, PhD, Master of Supply
Chain Management, and Master of Accounting students can meet your recruiting needs.
Selena Salazar, MBA 2012 and William Nash, MBA 2012, BBSA Corporate Relations Co-Chairs, are available to find opportunities
that fit for your organization’s goals.
As partners we hope to develop a strong connection between our organizations helping us
achieve our mission of preparing a future generation of business leaders for a diverse workplace.
We appreciate your support and your consideration. Thank you.
Sincerely,