The UOAA Black Alumni Network is an alumni affinity chapter which was established in 2016 to connect Black alumni and provide support to current Black UO students. The Black Alumni Network encourages Black alumni, former students, current students, faculty and staff members, parents and family members of students, and members of the UO community who identify as Black or have a heart for the UOBAN mission to get involved with the group.
Vision:
Building a strong network for Black alumni and students for community and global impact.
Mission:
The UOAA Black Alumni Network's mission is to foster community by providing opportunities to build strong personal and professional networks for Black alumni and students. We are committed to empowering our community through mentorship, scholarship, and the celebration of blackness.
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The UO Black Alumni Network Student Support Fund supports University of Oregon students with a demonstrated interest in supporting the Black community. Your gift to this fund will support recruitment, retention, and graduation efforts, as well as bridge historic wealth gaps by reducing student debt through scholarships to incoming and current UO students.
Executive Committee Members
President
Olivia Manwarren, BA ’14
Regional Admissions Counselor, University of Oregon
Past President
Ericka Warren BA ’92, MBA ’19
Management Consultant, Evolucion Group LLC
Vice President
Miranda Menard, BS ’18, MBA ’21, MCRP ’21
Sustainability Program Manager, CBRE
Secretary
Imani Lindberg, MPA ’22
Assistant Director of Advocacy Services, University of Northern Colorado
Treasurer
Taj Tinsley
Senior Manager, Digital and Analytics, Providence
Communications Chair
Shawn Spears, BS ’14
Senior Copywriter, Syneos Health
Governance Co-Chair
Meredith Lancaster, MA ’15
RSVP Data Manager + Manager of People and Culture, L.A. Works
Governance Co-Chair
Joel Mbala-Nkanga, MArch ’18
Associate Architecture Designer, Populous
Board Members
Shaniece Curry, BS ’16
Director of Advancement, The Imani School
Chandlor Henderson, BA ’25
Freelance Photographer
Drake Hills, BA ’18
Contributing Writer, Black Players for Change (Major League Soccer)
John Jackson, MA ’16
Senior Program Manager, US Transportation Programs, Center for Sustainable Energy
Ashante Jones, BA ’17, MEd ’21
Program Director, Excellence Thru Athletics
Timothy Kamp, BArch ’12
Senior Workplace Designer, Nike
Malik Lovette, BFA ’18
Designer, ZGF Architects
Joel Mbala-Nkanga, MArch ’18
Associate Architecture Designer, Populous
Gloria Mutiri, BA ’22
Professional Athlete
Alisha Rowlee-Gildon, BEd ’16
Project Manager, Clinical Therapist (LSW), Allhealthnetwork
Reginald Grant, BS '80
Consultant, Speaker and Author
Jurell Scott, BS ’22
Marketing Coordinator, Wild Diversity
Shawn Spears, BS ’14
Senior Copywriter, Syneos Health
Taj Tinsley
Senior Manager, Digital and Analytics, Providence
Kasaundra Tomlin, PhD ’98
Associate Professor of Economics, Oakland University
Timisha Wilson, BS ’03
Clinical Director & Owner, Wilson Family Services
School Social Worker, Portland Public Schools
Larryn Zeigler, BS ’17
Associate Attorney
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