Heinz School Black Alumni Association

Mission

The Heinz School Black Alumni Association (HSBAA) supports the Heinz School and its alumni association's intent to preserve and promote the school's legacy of diversity. The HSBAA works to be an inclusive association of alumni, students, friends, faculty and staff who are interested in the diversity initiatives of the Heinz School. HSBAA has organized to assure that the school's legacy serves as inspiration for a continued commitment to prepare African American, Hispanic American and Native American professionals for leadership in policymaking in the public, private and independent sectors.

HSBAA has three primary intents:

Support the school's recruitment and retention of students of under-represented ethnic groups;
Increase the financial support of the school among graduates/former students of color;
Be a network of support for graduates/former students of color, and serve as a voice within the school for the interests of current students and alumni.

Governance

Draft Bylaws for the new Heinz School Black Alumni Association (PDF Format)

HSBAA Governing Committee (2004-2006)

Classes 1971-1981

Stanley Tucker MS 1979

Classes 1982 - 1991

Margaret Ponds MS 1991
Bernie Price MS 1988

Classes 1992-2001

Teresa Allison MS 1999
Jon Gant MS 1992, PhD 1998

Classes 2002-Present

Arthdale Brown MS 2002
Karene Mason MISM 2004

At Large

Tina Kirk Frank MS 1994
James Truesdale MS 1991
Steve Lopez MS 1997
Kurt Cherry MS 1981 (alternate)
Donald Crawford MPM 1998, MISM 1999 (alternate)

More Information

From the Past to the Present and Into the Future: SUPA Through the Eyes of its Second Dean, written by former Heinz School Dean Otto "Toby" Davis, provides some history of the formation of the school and its education of blacks and other minorities.

Summary from March 6, 2003 Black Alumni meeting.

For an explanation of the nominating and election process, read the HSBAA introductory letter.

Communications about the activities of the Heinz School Black Alumni Association will be sent via email only. Please take a minute to provide us with your email and update your other contact information.