National Black MBA Association - Houston Chapter

National Black MBA Association - Houston Chapter Established in 1983, the Houston Chapter is one of the largest and most active chapters in the U.S., with over 800 members.

Our members consist of MBAs and MBA students, business professionals, & entrepreneurs from both the public and private sectors. The Houston Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA) is a nonprofit organization focused on providing individuals with the opportunity to pursue higher education, develop their professional skills, and increase the economic wealth of the community.

✨ Member Spotlight ✨ Join the Houston Black MBA for a virtual conversation with Denise N. Upshaw, MPA, Founder & CEO of ...
05/21/2026

✨ Member Spotlight ✨

Join the Houston Black MBA for a virtual conversation with Denise N. Upshaw, MPA, Founder & CEO of the Black Houston Creatives Network and panelist Kevin Rawls, Photographer and Advisory Council Member of the Black Houston Creatives Network on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST.

Learn about how the Houston Black MBA inspired Denise’s entrepreneurial journey and how she’s building infrastructure and economic opportunity for Houston’s Black creative economy.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM CST
💻 Virtual Event

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives looking to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.

About the speaker:

Denise N. Upshaw, MPA is the Founder & CEO of Black Houston Creatives Network (BHCN), a membership-based professional association focused on increasing access, visibility, and economic opportunity for Black creatives through community, resources, curated networking experiences, and strategic partnerships. With a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, a Master of Public Administration, and more than a decade of experience across justice policy, communications, and program leadership, Denise has worked with organizations including the NYC Board of Correction, Travis County Juvenile Court, and Harris County. She intentionally built BHCN as an LLC to create a sustainable, revenue-generating creative ecosystem that drives economic mobility, strategic partnerships, and long-term community impact through BHCN’s CREATIVES Framework: Community, Resources, Economic Opportunity, Access, Technology, Impact, Visibility, Education, and Sustainability.

About the panelist:

Kevin Rawls is a God-centered, Houston-based, live music and event photographer! He is a proud alumni of Texas State University where he earned his B.A. in Public Relations, and is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. A natural people person, Kevin takes pride in networking and bridging the gap between individuals from all walks of life in order to cultivate lasting relationships.

Register to attend the virtual conversation at the link in bio.

✨ Member Spotlight ✨ Join the Houston Black MBA for a virtual conversation with Denise N. Upshaw, MPA, Founder & CEO of ...
05/14/2026

✨ Member Spotlight ✨

Join the Houston Black MBA for a virtual conversation with Denise N. Upshaw, MPA, Founder & CEO of the Black Houston Creatives Network on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST.

Learn about how the Houston Black MBA inspired her entrepreneurial journey and how she’s building infrastructure and economic opportunity for Houston’s Black creative economy.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM CST
💻 Virtual Event

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives looking to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.

About the speaker:

Denise N. Upshaw, MPA is the Founder & CEO of Black Houston Creatives Network (BHCN), a membership-based professional association focused on increasing access, visibility, and economic opportunity for Black creatives through community, resources, curated networking experiences, and strategic partnerships. With a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, a Master of Public Administration, and more than a decade of experience across justice policy, communications, and program leadership, Denise has worked with organizations including the NYC Board of Correction, Travis County Juvenile Court, and Harris County. She intentionally built BHCN as an LLC to create a sustainable, revenue-generating creative ecosystem that drives economic mobility, strategic partnerships, and long-term community impact through BHCN’s CREATIVES Framework: Community, Resources, Economic Opportunity, Access, Technology, Impact, Visibility, Education, and Sustainability.

Register to attend: https://BlackCreativeSpotlight.eventbrite.com

Great energy at our Career Acceleration Experience + Happy Hour hosted by the Houston Black MBA! From powerful insights ...
05/04/2026

Great energy at our Career Acceleration Experience + Happy Hour hosted by the Houston Black MBA! From powerful insights from Fela Abioye and panelists, to meaningful networking with Houston’s top professionals, the room was full of ambition and intention.

Between the curated connections and great vibes, this was more than an event-it was a step forward in leveling up at work. 🍸

We are sold out for our upcoming event! We look forward to seeing you at our How to Corporate event on Thursday, April 1...
04/13/2026

We are sold out for our upcoming event! We look forward to seeing you at our How to Corporate event on Thursday, April 16!

Join panelist, Kyndra Wallace, Business Development Manager at Chubb at the exclusive Career Acceleration Experience + ...
04/13/2026

Join panelist, Kyndra Wallace, Business Development Manager at Chubb at the exclusive Career Acceleration Experience + Happy Hour, featuring How to Corporate: Proven Lessons for Winning at Work.

🗓 April 16, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 One Allen Center (500 Dallas St, Houston, Tx 77002) 1st Floor, Emporium Room

Register to attend at the link in bio!

About the panelist:

Kyndra Wallace, MBA is a sales and business development executive with 25+ years in the insurance industry, including 17 years in territory leadership. She currently serves as a Business Development Manager at Chubb, where she manages a $28M book of business and consistently exceeds revenue goals as a top regional and North America performer.

Join panelist, Patrick Udoewa, Health IT Consultant at Doctor Locums Incorporated at the exclusive Career Acceleration ...
04/10/2026

Join panelist, Patrick Udoewa, Health IT Consultant at Doctor Locums Incorporated at the exclusive Career Acceleration Experience + Happy Hour, featuring How to Corporate: Proven Lessons for Winning at Work.

🗓 April 16, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 One Allen Center (500 Dallas St, Houston, Tx 77002) 1st Floor, Emporium Room

Register to attend at the link in bio!

About the panelist:

Patrick is an independent Health IT consultant and PMP with 14 years of experience delivering results for global healthcare systems,improving patient care, achieving Meaningful Use compliance, and enhancing interoperability. He also founded Doctor Locums Incorporated and previously served as Director of Learning and Development at Acclara Solutions.

Join panelist, Qiarra Suggs, Chief Human Capital Officer at TDECU at the exclusive Career Acceleration Experience + Hap...
04/09/2026

Join panelist, Qiarra Suggs, Chief Human Capital Officer at TDECU at the exclusive Career Acceleration Experience + Happy Hour, featuring How to Corporate: Proven Lessons for Winning at Work.

🗓 April 16, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 One Allen Center (500 Dallas St, Houston, Tx 77002) 1st Floor, Emporium Room

Register to attend at the link in bio!

About the panelist:

Qiara Suggs is an award-winning Chief Human Capital Officer at TDECU, where she leads enterprise-wide strategy, people, culture, and operations for the Greater Houston region’s largest credit union, driving organizational transformation, employee engagement, and inclusive high-performance culture. She also serves as a civic leader and board contributor across multiple regional and national organizations.

Looking to grow your leadership impact? An Executive MBA could be the next step. Join the Premier EMBA event at the JW M...
04/07/2026

Looking to grow your leadership impact? An Executive MBA could be the next step. Join the Premier EMBA event at the JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria on Monday, April 20 (5:45 PM – 9:00 PM), featuring top business schools such as Rice Business, Texas McCombs School of Business, University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, IE University, and London Business School.

Learn from alumni who have balanced work, life, and an EMBA, and connect with other professionals exploring this opportunity. It’s an evening to discover programs that fit your goals and schedule, with part-time, online, and hybrid formats available in the U.S. or Europe.

Register at the link in bio.

The Black MBA showed up and gave back this weekend at Bread of Life-serving our community, building connections and lea...
04/06/2026

The Black MBA showed up and gave back this weekend at Bread of Life-serving our community, building connections and leading with purpose.

This experience was a powerful reminder of the impact we can make when we serve with purpose.

Is an Executive MBA on your radar? Join the Premier EMBA event at the JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria on Monday, Apr...
03/30/2026

Is an Executive MBA on your radar? Join the Premier EMBA event at the JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria on Monday, April 20 (5:45 PM – 9:00 PM) for experienced professionals ready to take their next step. Meet top business schools from Texas, the rest of the U.S. and Europe, including Rice Business, Texas McCombs School of Business, University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, IE University, and London Business School.

Hear from alumni about their EMBA journeys and network with other professionals considering business school. Appetizers and drinks will be served, and best of all, registration is free.

Reserve your spot for free: https://www.premieremba.com/l/08b

Address

P. O. Box 56509
Houston, TX
77256

Telephone

+18323621200

Website

http://nbmbaa.org/joinnbmbaa, http://accessmba.com/l/zSR

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