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University of Maryland Black Alumni Network

University of Maryland Black Alumni Network

The University of Maryland Black Alumni (UMBA) Network reconnects Black alumni with one another and the university. Together we have the power to impact issues that are important to our community and alma mater.

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UMBA Members at Homecoming

UMBA Terps at Homecoming.

Did You Know?

  1. There are more than 16,000 Terps who are part of the UMBA community.
  2. We host happy hours, professional and personal development series, student-alumni events, business networking events and service events.

Black Terp Alumni Articles

Photo of Aurora Tights Founders Sydney Parker ’16, Imani Rickerby ’17 and Jasmine Snead Ferguson ’18, MBA/MPP ’21

Aurora Tights, one of the most inclusive Hosiery Brands

Read about UMD alumnae Sydney Parker '16, Imani Rickerby '17, and Jasmine Snead Ferguson '18, MBA/MPP '21, who founded Aurora tights out of a need to see athletes and performers...
Hallie Williams, founder of Right Next Door

10 for TEN: Hallie Williams '95

Hallie Williams '95, founder of Right Next Door, discusses his advice for starting a journey in entrepreneurship. With vast experience working with new and seasoned...
Picture of UMD alums Ali and Atman Smith, co-founders of the Holistic Life Foundation

Let Your Light Shine - The Holistic Life Foundation's Promise

While most of us go through life trying to figure out our place in the world, it’s the people that look to inspire positive change in others that we remember most fondly. As...

Celebrate Black History Month

Meet the Board

Cassie Agyeman-Duah '05

Cassie Agyeman-Duah '05

President

Chmaika Mills

Chmaika Mills '03

Vice President

Stephanie Cary MBA '13

Stephanie Cary MBA '13

Treasurer

Jashawn Stewart '05

Jashawn Stewart '05

Secretary

Alesha Tyson '99

Alesha Tyson '99

Social Media/Marketing Co-Chair

Tracey White MBA '18

Tracey White MBA '18

Social Media/Marketing Co-Chair

Miesha Suber '03

Miesha Suber '03

Community Service Chair

A headshot of Marissa Ceaser.

Marissa Ceaser '16

Membership Chair

Tonya Brown '97

Tonya Brown '97

Social Justice Chair

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Uwana Ibanga '17

GOLD Chair

Timi Jordan '91

Timi Jordan '91

Events Chair