ANGELA THORNTON-YOUNG
President
Greater Maryland Chapter
National Black MBA Association, Inc.
Greater Maryland Chapter's Mission, Vision, and Values
I. MISSION
The Greater Maryland Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, Inc. advances the educational, wealth building, and career growth opportunities for Maryland students, entrepreneurs, and professionals, particularly those who are descendants of the African diaspora.
II. VISION
The Greater Maryland Chapter seeks to be the premier business organization guiding Black professionals and students toward career success in the state of Maryland. Through collaboration and partnerships, the Greater Maryland Chapter will also serve entrepreneurs.
III. VALUES
Our values are based upon those principles adopted by the National Black MBA Association:
- Integrity: We lead with integrity – demonstrating honesty, transparency and moral courage with our stakeholders at all times.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We serve as a champion for both diversity and inclusion, preparing future leaders and providing thought leadership to help our stakeholders recognize, develop and engage their talent.
- Economic Empowerment: We support the economic empowerment of our stakeholders – providing access to networks of resources and information about access to capital, entrepreneurship and wealth building.
- Education: We promote education as the primary vehicle to economic mobility for our community – our programming serves to enhance the preparation and competitiveness of our stakeholders during every phase of their careers.
- Excellence: All aspects of organization are managed with excellence – we expect and deliver the very best whenever the NBMBAA® brand is involved.
- Service: We demonstrate servant leadership – we listen to the needs of our stakeholders and actively serve our communities while preparing our members to do so for life.