About the NBMBAA® Webinar Academy
The NBMBAA® Webinar Academy is focused on delivering topics and content that enhances your professional development and growth.
The webinars are hosted by experts who have been vetted to share insightful information to help you achieve your career success!
The NBMBAA® Webinar Academy Archive
Webinar Academy topics are focused on skill-building for personal, professional and financial growth. NBMBAA® online webinars are open to association members and future members.
Originally aired Oct. 18th, 2022.
“Protecting Your Mental Well-Being as an African American in Corporate America” – Mondelez Int’l
Originally aired Sep. 20th, 2022, 12:00 pm EST.
NBMBAA® HBCU Crash Course: Alumni Keys to Success – Bank of America
Originally aired Sep. 14th, 2022, noon to 6-7 pm EST.
Winning Strategies in Today’s Competitive Landscape — Danaher
Originally aired Sep. 13th, 2022, noon to 1 pm EST.
NBMBAA® HBCU Crash Course: Interviewing is a Two-Way Street – Chevron
Find Your Career Breakthrough with Johnson & Johnson
Originally aired June 28th, 2022.
Word on the Street: Demystifying Working at Google
Originally aired June 21th, 2022.
Return to Office – Navigating A Hybrid Workplace – Presented by: Samsung
Originally aired December 9th, 2021.
Unapologetically Black: Fostering Inclusion & Living Beyond a Hashtag
On December 9th from 6–7 pm ET, the NBMBAA hosted an inclusion experience called “Unapologetically Black: Fostering Inclusion & Living Beyond a Hashtag.” Learn how leaders in the National Black MBA Association are fostering inclusion and systemic change while building a legacy for future generations.
Originally aired December 7th, 2021.
CBRE, Where Do I Fit In?
CBRE is a commercial real estate services and investment firm and is one of the largest commercial real estate service companies in the world. On December 7th join CBRE for an enriching discussion on job opportunities and professional access. From seasoned professionals to junior level professionals, current CBRE associates will explore various opportunities you can apply to, as well as advice on landing leadership positions. There will also be a recruitment segment to review early career openings, resume preparation, and the application process. Hear from the CBRE team members like Dr. Ryan Mitchell, Director, Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion CBRE and Jojo Lewis, Transaction Specialist, CBRE, and more. Come learn how you can find your place at CBRE!
Originally aired September 28, 2021.
Building Your Professional Brand
Moderator:
Duchess Adjei, Head of Global Communication, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Panelists:
Chrystal Moore, Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Nikki Soares, Global Talent Acquisition Leader, Cytiva
Building your professional brand is an ongoing process that develops throughout your career. For many, it is the culmination of personality, experience, and skills that shape how people perceive you and it’s also what sets you apart from others. Join Danaher’s talented panel as they provide tips on how to build your professional brand that will help to grow your network and showcase your talents to potential employers.
Originally aired September 1, 2021.
HBCU Career Crash Course: Get Linked
It’s not who viewed your LinkedIn profile but what is on it that matters.
According to the 2018 Jobvite Recruiter Nation Study, 77 percent of recruiters regularly use LinkedIn to find candidates. What does your LinkedIn profile say about you and your experience?
During this webinar sponsored by LinkedIn, learn how to make your profile get noticed by top recruiters from pros!
Originally aired August 25, 2021.
NBMBAA® Membership Engagement: How Can I Get More Involved?
During this session, you will learn about being a more engaged member of NBMBAA! We will share information on the various roles you can play within your local Chapter, including Marketing/Communications, Finance/Fundraising, Leaders of Tomorrow® (LOT®), and Programming.
This will be an opportunity for Professionals, Students, and Leaders from ALL Chapters to network and take your leadership skills to the next level.
Originally aired August 24, 2021.
Johnson & Johnson Career Breakthroughs
Across Johnson & Johnson business in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products – we´re redefining what it means to be a big company in the world today. Future generations depend on us for these efforts, and YOU have the potential to help shape that future right now.
Join this conference webinar to learn more about Johnson & Johnson and the opportunities before the NBMBAA® 43rd Annual Conference & Career Expo.
Explore opportunities in:
Finance
Human Resources
Marketing
Procurement
Supply Chain and Operations
Originally aired August 11, 2021.
HBCU Career Crash Course – Get Conference Ready!
Presenters:
Steven Bow, Vice President, Enterprise Diversity Talent Acquisition, Bank of America
Dontia Brown, AVP, Diversity Campus Strategy Recruiter Global Human Resources, Bank of America
Part of the college experience is figuring out what you want to do after college. And if you have no idea, some idea, or just need a little guidance, the NBMBAA has got you covered. During our HBCU Career Crash Course, you will get insight from Bank of America’s Steven Bow, Vice President, Enterprise Diversity Talent Acquisition, on advancing professionally and financially.
Originally aired July 20. 2021.
Entrepreneurs Series Part 2: How to Fundraise as an Early-Stage Entrepreneur
Presenter:
Shawn Hill, Managing Partner, August Hill Partners
Raising institutional capital can enable your business ideas to thrive faster than self-funding or going to friends and family. This webinar will highlight the steps founders and entrepreneurs need to take to raise money at any stage of their business.
Originally aired August 11, 2021.
The PhD Lifecycle
Presenters:
Dr. Laquita Blockson, Agnes Scott College, Director of Social Innovation, Associate Professor of Business Management
Dr. Charles Richardson, Dean, Misericordia University
Kalan Norris, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Ph.D. Candidate
Catrina Palmer Johnson, Rutgers Business School, Ph.D. Candidate
Are you considering a PhD? Do you have questions about the process? If so, you don’t want to miss this amazing webinar with our partners from The PhD Project! During the session, you will have the opportunity hear from current PhD candidates and PhD holders as they share why you should get the degree, how to apply, and much more!
Originally aired July 15, 2021.
NBMBAA Gold Key Access®: How to Become Trinity Health Board Ready
Presenters:
Gina Bono, Vice President Governance and Office of the President, Trinity Health
Tawnya Morris, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Trinity Health
How to Become Trinity Health Board Ready is a one-hour webinar that provides information on Trinity Health to participants who may be interested in serving in a leadership position on a Regional Health Ministry board or committee.
Webinar Objectives
In this webinar, participants will:
- Learn about Trinity Health’s organization and its mission, vision, and core values
- Learn about Trinity Health’s leadership, governance structure and its relationship to Catholic Health Ministries
- Learn Trinity Health’s expectations regarding board member knowledge, skills, experiences, and responsibilities
- Understand Trinity Health’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Originally aired May 20, 2021
Discover Louis Vuitton Americas & Its Commitment to Equitable Workplace & Inclusivity
Moderator:
Paula Fontana. VP, Strategic Programming Initiatives, NBMBAA®
Panelists:
Dacian Robinson, HR Director, LVMH Americas
Shona Pinnock, VP, DE&I, LVMH, Americas
Only a small number of brands have rooted themselves so deeply into global culture they have come to represent much more than the products they label; they symbolize wealth, success, style and quality. Their cultural prominence has made these companies kings of their respective domains.
Have you ever wanted a behind- the-scenes look into one of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands?
Join us when we go behind-the-scenes with LVMH. Tune in for this candid discussion on diversity & inclusion, racial equity and the brand’s commitment to long-term work of improving opportunities for underrepresented candidates.
Originally aired April 28, 2021.
Rewriting your Future with Financial Planning
Moderator:
Jill Malandrino, Global Markets Reporter, Trading & Market Services, Nasdaq
Panelists:
Christina Massalay, CPA | Founder & CEO, Mass Financial Management LLC
Anthony Shropshire, CPWA® CPFA®, First Vice President Wealth Management Advisor | Portfolio Manager, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Robert T. Ross, Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Banking Leader | Northeast Division, Wells Fargo
As we’ve seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be hard to know how to plan your financial future.
The Good News: Setting goals can be helpful not just for your financial future but also for lowering your stress because you will be working from a predetermined plan.
In partnership with the NBMBAA® Metro NY Chapter, tune into this webinar moderated by Jill Malandrino, Global Markets Reporter, Trading & Market Services for Nasdaq. The panel will discuss the ill-effects of the pandemic on our personal economics and ways to readjust.
Originally aired March 31, 2021.
The PhD Project Webinar
Moderator:
Dr. Laquita Blockson, Director of Social Innovation, Associate Professor of Business Management, Agnes Scott College
Panelists:
Dr. Alex Gabbin, Faculty Member & NBMBAA® Legacy Leader; KPMG & James Madison University
Larry Clay, Case Western Reserve University Ph.D. Candidate
Erika McGrew, University of Memphis Ph.D. Candidate
Join us to learn more about The PhD Project and its mission to increase workplace diversity by increasing business school faculty who encourage, mentor, support, and enhance the preparation of tomorrow’s leaders. You will also hear from Ph.D. faculty and current Ph.D. candidates as they discuss the journey to a Ph.D. and balancing family and doctoral studies.