Office for Diversity and Inclusion | African-American | Black Diaspora (AABD)

The African American/Black Diaspora Affinity Group at NYU Stern School of Business is dedicated to fostering the well-being and success of all members of our community. We advocate for equity, recognition, inclusion, and belonging for Black and Hispanic faculty, administrators, staff, and students. Our membership includes current employees, select retired members of the Stern community, and alumni. We aim to promote unity, provide support, and build a sustained and engaged community. We welcome everyone interested in participating in events and programs related to Black and Hispanic cultures, regardless of ethnic background.

To encourage anti-racism mindset at Stern by furthering awareness of inequity and injustice created by implicit bias;

To be a voice for the successful recruitment, retention, promotion, and career advancement of the African American/Black Diaspora at Stern; 

To provide mentorship opportunities for faculty, administrators, staff, and students; and

To develop and cultivate social and educational programs that promote cultural awareness and exchange. 

Monthly meetings with Affinity Network members;

Guest speakers from current and past members of the community;

Collaboration with other Affinity Networks within Stern and the University at-large; and

Celebration of all important African American events (i.e., Black History Month, Juneteenth, etc.)

To get involved: contact AABD@stern.nyu.edu.

Our representatives are:

Alex Dontoh, Professor of Accounting 

Erica Hartsfield, Senior Associate Director, MBA Admissions 

Cynthia Franklin, Executive Director, Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship

Marie-Rose Nduku (BS ’95), Executive Director, Academic Advising and Graduate Financial Aid