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: (1) Educate (2) Engage (3) Evolve
Mission
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
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Ty Luster
President
Undergrad: The University of Memphis
Major: Journalism - Public Relations
Hometown: Pine Bluff, AR
Internship: Active Duty - U.S. Navy
Contact: taquina.luster@rice.edu |
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Zakiyah Davis
Vice President
Undergrad: Xavier University of Louisiana
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Battle Creek, MI
Internship: Johnson & Johnson
Contact: zddavis1@rice.edu |
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Cory Hepburn
Vice President of MBA-P Relations
Undergrad: Southern Nazarene University
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Freeport, Grand Bahama Bahamas
Current Employer: EOG Resources, Inc.
Position: Sr. General/Financial Reporting Accountant
Contact: cory.a.hepburn@rice.edu |
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Larry Martin
Treasurer
Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley
Major: Legal Studies
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Internship: IBM
Contact: lam7@rice.edu |
Events and Activities
- Monthly "Staying Connected" Happy Hour (Every 3rd friday)
- Diversity Conference Preparation workshop (September 6th)
- NBMBAA Conference (25 - 29 September, Indianapolis, IN)
- BBSA Career Panel Workshop (March 20th)
- Annual Charity Bowling Event (March 28th)
- Annual BBSA Honors Banquet (April 12th)
- Leaders of Tomorrow Mentoring Program (Ongoing)
- 1st Year MBA Mentoring Program (Ongoing)
- Community Service Events (Ongoing)
- Leadership Summit Lectures Series (Spring)