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Los Angeles Chapter History

Dr. Tora Brown

Los Angeles Chapter President

Dr. Tora Brown has spent the last 15 years of her career coaching, training and empowering entrepreneurs. She is a brilliant communicator and a leader in the field of Public Relations. Tora believes managing communications is about more than just “spreading the word”. In order to truly make an impact, you must first get clear on your “Why”. Tora is a trained organizational psychologist and has studied human behavior extensively.

She applies this knowledge to assist her clients and uses a holistic approach to achieve results. She delivers insights and principles that have proven to deliver extraordinary success. Tora is inspiring, motivating and empowering, but most importantly she’s effective. She has worked with individuals, small businesses, entrepreneurs, corporations, government, non-profit, and community-based organizations. She specializes in delivering proprietary coaching programs designed to propel individuals to their next level of success and assist organizations with developing a positive culture.

She lends her expertise from business planning and management, diversity and inclusion, organizational development, branding, public relations, and psychology. She has served clients in various industries including construction, entertainment, film, financial, event and meeting planning, fashion and beauty, hospitality, and manufacturing. She has created over 40 propriety courses, programs, and workshops on topics such as how to start a business, marketing, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging. A committed community leader, Tora has collaborated and leveraged relationships to build corporate and government partnerships that leave a lasting impact. Her passion for supporting her community by addressing needs and finding practical solutions demonstrates her dedication to elevating others and serving a higher purpose.

Learn more

President@labmba.org

Call: (310) 437-1033
Los Angeles Chapter NBMBAA
P.O. Box 83731, Los Angeles CA 90247

Chapter Honors & Awards

2016 Channel Award: Leadership

National Conference Host: 1980, 1990, 1999, 2005, 2010

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Reduced registration at the Annual National Conference

Annual membership contract, paid in monthly installments with automatic renewal Service begins as soon as your initial payment is processed. You will be charged 1/12 of the annual membership fee at the time of purchase, every month for the duration of your annual contract. Your membership contract will renew automatically, on your annual renewal date, until you cancel your membership in writing no later than 30 days prior to your annual renewal by contacting membership support. Renewal rates are subject to change, but you will be notified at least 30 days prior to your annual renewal date if your renewal rate will change. Should you cancel before your one-year term has expired, you will be charged 100% of your remaining contract obligation and your service will continue until the end of until the end of your contracted term. Cancellations can be made any time by contacting membership support in writing. Annual prepaid membership contract, with automatic renewal Service begins as soon as your payment is processed. You will be charged, immediately in full, the annual membership fee at the time of purchase. Your contract will renew automatically, on your annual renewal date, unless you cancel your membership in writing by no later than 30 days prior to your annual renewal date by contacting membership support. Renewal rates are subject to change, but you will be notified at least 30 days prior to your annual renewal date if your renewal rate will change. Should you cancel before your one-year term has expired, your payment is non-refundable, and your service will continue until the end of your contracted term. Cancellations can be made any time by contacting membership support in writing. Activation of Membership Memberships will become active upon processing of all materials at National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) headquarters. Existing Lifetime and Associate Lifetime Members The Lifetime or Associate Lifetime membership is no longer offered. Existing Lifetime or Associate Lifetime members who have paid in full are active for the duration of his or her lifetime, from their membership activation (see activation of membership). Lifetime or Associate Lifetime members are no longer eligible for any other membership type. Student Members Student memberships are active for 12 consecutive months, beginning at activation (see activation of membership). You will be considered a student member as long as you are actively enrolled in a recognized undergraduate or graduate degree program. Your membership should be upgraded to a Professional or Associate membership upon the expiration of your current membership, subsequent to graduation. You are required to submit proof of your current enrollment. The following items will be accepted as proof of current enrollment: • Letter from the registrar acknowledging your current enrollment status • Copy of your tuition bill • Class schedule reflecting your current enrollment. Should you fail to submit proof of current enrollment within 60 days, your membership may be terminated, and your payment will not be refunded. You will then need to reapply for membership. Refund Policy The NBMBAA will only provide refunds for the following reasons: • Verified duplication of billing • Verified overcharges • Submission of incorrect member type resulting in one of the above Refunds will be provided as follows: • Credit card payments will be credited to that same credit card. • Cash and check payments will be credited by NBMBAA check after 30 days, and only after initial payment has cleared our financial institution. * Refunds will be issued only upon request of the individual. The NBMBAA will vigorously defend itself against credit card charge backs. In the event that your credit card company requests a credit for charges, we will comply only to the extent that the request meets the requirements of the refund policy. (See above). Recurring Payments If you choose a recurring payments option to automatically renew your membership, you are responsible for canceling it prior to annual recurrence to avoid charges. Once charged, your membership will not be refunded. Notice of Photography and/or Videography As a condition of membership, individuals grant the National Black MBA Association an irrevocable nonexclusive license to use their name, image, voice and likeness for the purpose of advertising and promoting NBMBAA events, activities and products without any further approval from you or payment to you. It is the NBMBAA’s right to make visual and audio recordings, and still images of its members (collectively “Photography”) and to use the Photography and member’s name. 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