Meet NABA+ Baruch

Brief Moments in Our History

01

1969

Nine black accountants begin a new professional organization focused on mentorship and career advancement for black accountants.

01

1969

Nine black accountants begin a new professional organization focused on mentorship and career advancement for black accountants.

02

1978

SEEK student James Lewis charters the NABA Baruch College chapter, becoming the first NABA Baruch President with the help of SEEK counselor Patricia Johnson.

02

1978

SEEK student James Lewis charters the NABA Baruch College chapter, becoming the first NABA Baruch President with the help of SEEK counselor Patricia Johnson.

03

2011

Patricia Johnson retires and passes the torch of the NABA Baruch faculty advisor role to Betty Duverger.

03

2011

Patricia Johnson retires and passes the torch of the NABA Baruch faculty advisor role to Betty Duverger.

04

2012-2013

Presidents Tiffani Dawson and Kenisha Subero begin the tradition of the annual NABA Baruch Alumni Dinner.

04

2012-2013

Presidents Tiffani Dawson and Kenisha Subero begin the tradition of the annual NABA Baruch Alumni Dinner.

05

2023

Arafath Radji introduces the NABA+ Baruch campaign, emphasizing the expansion of the chapter's scope beyond accounting and towards students across all diverse business backgrounds.

05

2023

Arafath Radji introduces the NABA+ Baruch campaign, emphasizing the expansion of the chapter's scope beyond accounting and towards students across all diverse business backgrounds.

06

2025

Henry Demetrius earns Baruch USG Club of the Year, President of the Year, and NABA Inc. Eastern Region Chapter of the Year.

06

2025

Henry Demetrius earns Baruch USG Club of the Year, President of the Year, and NABA Inc. Eastern Region Chapter of the Year.

The Founding "NABA Nine"

In December 1969, nine African-Americans financial leaders met in New York City to discuss the unique challenges and limited opportunities they faced in the accounting profession. In that year, there were only 136 African-American Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) out of a total of 100,000 in the United States. This group wanted to establish an organization to help address the concerns of Black professionals entering the accounting field and make a commitment to professional, and academic, excellence.

Ronald Benjamin

Earl Biggett

Donald Bristow 

Bertram Gibson

Kenneth Drummond

Richard McNamee

Frank Ross

George Wallace

Michael Winston

Today, NABA continues to create opportunities for the purpose of enlarging the pipeline of Black Business Leaders into every level of accounting, finance, business, and entrepreneurship.

In December 1969, nine African-Americans financial leaders met in New York City to discuss the unique challenges and limited opportunities they faced in the accounting profession. In that year, there were only 136 African-American Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) out of a total of 100,000 in the United States. This group wanted to establish an organization to help address the concerns of Black professionals entering the accounting field and make a commitment to professional, and academic, excellence.

Ronald Benjamin

Earl Biggett

Donald Bristow 

Bertram Gibson

Kenneth Drummond

Richard McNamee

Frank Ross

George Wallace

Michael Winston

Today, NABA continues to create opportunities for the purpose of enlarging the pipeline of Black Business Leaders into every level of accounting, finance, business, and entrepreneurship.

Who We Are

Chartered in 1978 by SEEK student James Lewis and SEEK counselor Patricia Johnson, NABA Baruch is one of the oldest and largest collegiate chapters at Baruch College.

Our mission is to engage, empower, educate, enhance, and elevate our members by providing a platform for skill development and amplifying their voices. We are dedicated to promoting academic and professional excellence while supporting and encouraging minority students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, or related fields.

Throughout the academic year, NABA Baruch hosts a variety of events, including networking opportunities, workshops, and guest speaker sessions. These events allow members to connect with industry professionals, stay informed on current trends, and cultivate the skills necessary for career success.

Membership is open to all minority Baruch College students interested in accounting, finance, or related fields. Members gain access to scholarships, career resources, and leadership opportunities.

NABA Baruch serves as a valuable resource for students of color striving to excel academically and professionally. It also fosters a sense of community, connecting members with like-minded individuals and industry experts who share their backgrounds and ambitions.

Forever and always, lifting as we climb through the 5 E’s:

Engage. Empower. Educate. Enhance. Elevate

Chartered in 1978 by SEEK student James Lewis and SEEK counselor Patricia Johnson, NABA Baruch is one of the oldest and largest collegiate chapters at Baruch College.

Our mission is to engage, empower, educate, enhance, and elevate our members by providing a platform for skill development and amplifying their voices. We are dedicated to promoting academic and professional excellence while supporting and encouraging minority students pursuing careers in accounting, finance, or related fields.

Throughout the academic year, NABA Baruch hosts a variety of events, including networking opportunities, workshops, and guest speaker sessions. These events allow members to connect with industry professionals, stay informed on current trends, and cultivate the skills necessary for career success.

Membership is open to all minority Baruch College students interested in accounting, finance, or related fields. Members gain access to scholarships, career resources, and leadership opportunities.

NABA Baruch serves as a valuable resource for students of color striving to excel academically and professionally. It also fosters a sense of community, connecting members with like-minded individuals and industry experts who share their backgrounds and ambitions.

Forever and always, lifting as we climb through the 5 E’s:

Engage. Empower. Educate. Enhance. Elevate

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Presidential History

James Lewis

1977-1978

Karen Duke Subbs

1978-1979

Charley Anderson

1979-1980

Yvette Edmonds

1980-1981

Nanette Carterswitzer

1981-1982

Hazel Stoute

1982-1983

Mark Ballard

1983-1985

Gail Jeter

1985-1986

Edward Ntim-Addae

1986-1987

Stephanie Marshall

1987-1988

Georgia Pike

1988-1989

Dina Briggs

1989-1990

Sheila Marshall

1990-1991

Lois William

1991-1993

Michele A. Ware

1993-1994

Cindy N. Gonzeles

1994-1995

Shari D. Belgrave

Fall 1995

Richard Medina

Spring 1996

Audrey Sealy

1996-1997

G. Micheal Edourd

1997-1998

Tamieka Teape

1998-1999

Alison Willock

2000-2001

Corina Quow

2001-2002

Fatima Younes

2002-2003

Joy Osemwenkhae

2003-2004

Joy Osemwenkhae

2004-2005

Nasheba Kitchener

Fall 2005

Tiesha Hood

Spring 2006

Karima Warner

2006-2007

Robert Pauley III

2007-2008

Robert Wardlaw

2008-2009

Frantz Guerrier

2009-2010

Keisha Dillon

Fall 2010

Jonathan Jenty

Spring 2011

Joseph Wilson II

2011-2012

Tiffani C. Dawson

2012-2013

Kenisha A. Subero

2013-2014

Monique Croft

Fall 2014

Oyin Akindele

Spring 2015

Joshua Vital

Fall 2015

Seun Elemo

Spring 2016

Shantel Deleon

2016-2017

Brianna Farquharson

2017-2018

Sophanie Occean

2018-2019

Chelsi Hurst

2019-2020

Kaiyell Pettie

2020-2021

Shan Lawrence

2021-2022

Amber Watts

2022-2023

Arafath Radji

Fall 2023

Djerry Pierre

Spring 2024

Henry Demetrius

2024-2025

Jada Johnson

2025-2026

Awards

Eastern Region Chapter of the Year

2024-2025

NABA Inc.

Hidden Gem of the Year

2025-2026

The Bernies

Comeback Club of the Year

2024-2025

The Bernies

President of the Year

2024-2025

The Bernies

Eastern Region Chapter of the Year

2019-2020

NABA Inc.

Awards

Hidden Gem of the Year

Eastern Region Chapter of the Year

Comeback Club of the Year

Club President of the Year

Eastern Region Chapter of the Year

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Your Questions, Answered

Do I need to be a NABA member to attend events?

How can I become a member of NABA+ Baruch?

What types of events and opportunities does NABA+ Baruch offer?

Is NABA+ Baruch only for accounting and finance students?

How can I join the mentorship program or get more involved?

How can alumni, companies, or other organizations partner with NABA+ Baruch?

(FAQs)

Your Questions, Answered

Do I need to be a NABA member to attend events?

How can I become a member of NABA+ Baruch?

What types of events and opportunities does NABA+ Baruch offer?

Is NABA+ Baruch only for accounting and finance students?

How can I join the mentorship program or get more involved?

How can alumni, companies, or other organizations partner with NABA+ Baruch?

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