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Black Business Student Association

The Black Business Student Association (BBSA) at Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business is an organization that is dedicated to enabling and empowering diverse and minority business students. Through networking, lectures, and workshops, the Rice University BBSA provides opportunities for students to learn from and with each other, connect with alumni and other community business leaders, and gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in today's dynamic business environment.

The BBSA works collaboratively with other campus and community organizations to align and strengthen our organizational objectives:

  • Educate
  • Engage
  • Evolve

Club Mission and Objectives

The Black Business Student Association (BBSA) at Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Business is committed to the professional development and advancement of diverse and minority business student interests.



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Executive Leadership

Justin Straughter   

Justin Straughter
President
Undergrad: Jackson State University
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Internship: General Electric

   LaMecia Butler    LaMecia Butler
VP
Undergrad: University of Texas at San Antonio
Major: Communication - Public Relations
Hometown: Houston, TX
Internship: American Express
             
Tomi Adesida   

Tomi Adesida
VP Development & Advancement
Undergrad: University of Minnesota
Major: Accounting and Finance
Hometown: Lagos
Internship: Education Pioneers 

   Tiffany Coffey    Tiffany Coffey
VP Technology & Communications
Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Management Information Systems
Hometown: Houston, TX
Internship: Anadarko Petroleum
             
Matthew Wilson    Matthew Wilson
VP Strategy & Planning
Undergrad: American University
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: The Woodlands, TX		   Cindi Burton   

Cindi Burton
VP Operations
Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Finance and Spanish
Hometown: Austin, TX
Internship: General Mills
             
Kason Davis    Kason Davis
VP PMBA & Internal Relations
Undergrad: Florida State University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Albany, GA
Company: Caterpillar		        

Events and Activities

  • Monthly "Staying Connected" Happy Hour (Every 3rd Friday)
  • NBMBAA Conference (October 4-8)
  • Diversity Preview Weekend (November 11-12)
  • Annual Charity Bowling Event (March 29th)
  • Annual BBSA Honors Banquet (April 13th)
  • Leaders of Tomorrow Mentoring Program (Ongoing)
  • 1st Year MBA Mentoring Program (Ongoing)
  • Community Service Events (Ongoing)
  • Leadership Summit Lecture Series (Spring)
 
 
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