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 person and professional networks for Black alumni and students. We are committed to empowering our community through mentorship, scholarship, and the celebration of blackness.

Upcoming events

Black Alumni Network news

UOBAN Student Support Fund

February 3, 2025

The UOBAN scholarship program will provide financial support to students, promoting academic success as well as bridging historic wealth gaps by reducing student debt.

2022 Duck Legends Awards

July 5, 2023

The UOBAN Duck Legends Awards recognizes outstanding Black Alumni and allies for achievements in their professional lives, personal integrity and service to the University of Oregon and their community.

Creating a culture of inclusion in education

May 11, 2023

Cory Mainor, BA ’05 (English), MEd ’09 (teaching and learning), is an assistant principal at Arlington Public Schools in Washington, DC. He shares about how his experience as a Double Duck prepared him to be an educator.

New scholarship fund created to support Black UO students

February 13, 2023

The UO Black Alumni Network has launched a Student Support Fund to promote Black student success and bridge historic wealth gaps.

Social change through creativity

February 13, 2023

Documentarian and author Jordan Thierry, BA ’05 (electronic media production), uses storytelling to build awareness of racial inequities and to share Black narratives.

Executive Committee Members

President

Ericka Warren BA ’92, MBA ’19
Management Consultant, Evolucion Group LLC

President Elect

Olivia Manwarren, BA ’14
Regional Admissions Counselor, University of Oregon

Treasurer

T.J. Daniel, BA ’16
Advisor, Vista Capital Partners

Secretary

Isaiah Patton, BS ’17
US Team Lead - Support Engineer, Darktrace

Communications Chair

Meredith Lancaster, MA ’15
RSVP Data Manager + Manager of People and Culture, L.A. Works

Governance Chair

Jada Allender, BS ’18
Corporate & Securities Attorney, Snell & Wilmer LLP

Student Engagement Chair

Jamias Jones, BA ’16, MBA ’18
Banking Associate, JP Morgan & Chase

Alumni Engagement Chair

Miranda Menard, BS ’18, MBA ’21, MCRP ’21
Sustainability Program Manager, CBRE

Board Members

Rose Marie Betty, BA ’92

Vice President of Human Resources, SPG Therapy & Education
 

Donovan Bonner, JD ’17

Associate General Counsel, Brand Marketing, Nike

Reginald Grant, BS ’80

Business Strategist, Reginald Grant Consulting

Vincson Green, BA ’83

Co-Director of the nonprofit “Christ-Centered Empowerment for Families"

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
 

Timothy Kamp, BArch ’12

Senior Workplace Designer, Nike

Imani Lindberg, MPA ’22

Assistant Director of Advocacy Services, University of Northern Colorado

Malik Lovette, BFA ’18

Designer, ZGF Architects

Joel Mbala-Nkanga, MArch ’18

Associate Architecture Designer, Populous

Deborah Moore, BA ’92

Project Coordinator II, Drexel University

Gloria Mutiri, BA ’22

Professional Athlete

Tre'Von Robinson, BA ’19, MS ’20

Academic Director, Mansfield Hall

Alisha Rowlee-Gildon, BEd ’16

Project Manager, Clinical Therapist (LSW), Allhealthnetwork

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

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