About us

Designed to feel both welcoming and energizing, the gatherings center conversation, mentorship, and relationship-building—reinforcing the idea that alumni networks are most powerful when they are active, accessible, and intentional.

Hosted at Bank of America in Washington, D.C., MBAN brings together Black McIntire alumni from across the region for its first in-person convening.

As the world shifts online, MBAN expands its reach through virtual gatherings and begins an intentional partnership with the Black Commerce Student Network (BCSN).

MBAN restarts its Summer Networking Events in D.C., welcoming McIntire students interning in the DC/MD/VA (DMV) area to join alumni in conversation, mentorship, and connection. Featured speakers have included Tom Baltimore (McIntire ‘85), CEO of Park Hotels & Resorts), Bryan Myers (McIntire ‘09), CEO of Solidcore, and Ashley Young (McIntire ‘23), CEO of BridalBabes.co, and others.

BCSN Co-Presidents Tracy Agyemang (McIntire ’23) and Tresure Gary (McIntire ’23) presented the Black Commerce Connect (BCC) concept to former McIntire Dean Nicole Thorne Jenkins and her team, including Greg Driscoll (McIntire ‘04). Tracy and Tresure envisioned a full-day professional development experience for Black upper-class McIntire students.

Championing the idea, McIntire leadership introduced Tracy and Tresure to Ryan Stevens (McIntire ’12), who offered to host the inaugural event in partnership with Clutch. Ryan also joined MBAN leaders, Patty Brooks-Nobles (McIntire ’82), Tony Parchment (McIntire ‘90), and April Wiggs (McIntire MS ‘XX) in ensuring the success of the inaugural BCC event by inviting alumni speakers and attendees. BCC was held in Washington, D.C. (Feb 2023), featuring Lazetta Rainey Braxton, (McIntire ‘95) CEO of The Real Wealth Coterie (formerly Financial Fountains), as the inaugural keynote speaker.

Building on the momentum of its launch, the second annual Black Commerce Connect (BCC) was held in February 2024. MBAN expanded its summer networking events to New York City (NYC), hosted at Bank of America offices, while Washington, D.C., gatherings continued to grow.

MBAN hosts the third annual BCC and summer events in Washington, D.C., and New York City, reflecting sustained growth under the shared leadership in collaboration with McIntire’s DEI and Advancement offices and BCSN student leaders.