The Black Student Alliance is comprised of its general body, committee, and executive board. There are seven standing committees of the BSA, as well as adjunct committees, such as the Black Ball Planning Committee, that are formed to plan certain special events or to address prominent matters. All are welcome and encouraged to join a committee. Contact us at bsaatuva@gmail.com with questions or for more information.
Academic and Career Development
Chaired by: Destiny Dobbins
The Academic and Career Development Committee's mission is to help promote academic and career success for students through offering opportunities for students to grow and develop these skills. The committee shall also maintain relationships with Academic counterparts within the University community. Some ACD events include but are not limited to College Day, Black History Bowl, Majors Fair, and Study Breaks.
Community Development
Chaired by: Diana Wilson and Maddy Kwakye
The Community Development Committee's mission is to oversee and execute all Black Student Alliance programs and initiatives charged with cultivating a stronger sense of community among Black students, and between Black students and the Charlottesville community, and to be responsible for all social and cultural programs. The committee hopes to create new initiatives utilizing a team with a vision to engage the University community through creative dynamics and innovative event planning. Some CD events include but are not limited to Welcome Week, The Source, Black Culture Week, Ladies Cocktail Soiree, and BLACKOUT.
Finance
Chaired by: Khadijah Vasser
The Finance Committee's mission is to help create, plan, organize, and execute various fundraising activities for BSA this year as well as to spearhead new BSA initiatives such as the BSA-Alumni Relations Initiative, funding through various grants, and sponsorships from local businesses. Some Finance events include but are not limited to the BSA Carwash and the North vs. South Basketball Game.
Membership
Chaired by: Yasmin & Sadiq
The General Body Committee's mission is to help plan, organize, and execute various social and service events, as well as meetings for the general body. Through various events and initiatives, the General Body Committee aims to engage members and increase participation amongst the general body. Some GB events include but are not limited to General Body Meetings, Homecomings Tailgate, and Last and First Football Game Tailgates.
Leadership Development
Chaired by: Bryanna Miller
The Leadership Development Committee's mission is to help create, plan, organize, and execute various initiatives and events that promote and cultivate Black leaders within our community, particularly the underclassmen. Some LD events include but are not limited to Strategic Placement, Leadership Conversations, Emerging Leaders Retreat, and Black Men's Breakfast.
Marketing
Chaired by: Kemi Ajao, Jasmine Willis, Gloria Dedjinou
The Marketing Committee's mission is to spread the word about BSA's events with passion and creativity. The Marketing Committee accomplishes this through designing flyers, recording promotional videos, chalking, maintaining the BSA website, and updating various BSA social media platforms.
Political Action
Chaired by: Sona Sosa
The Political Action Committee's mission is to not only voice, but also actively engage with the political concerns of the Black student body, faculty, and Charlottesville residents. The Committee shall oversee and execute all programs and initiatives which politically advocate for Black students, faculty, and Charlottesville residents.
Non-Affiliation Statement:
Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.
Chaired by: Destiny Dobbins
The Academic and Career Development Committee's mission is to help promote academic and career success for students through offering opportunities for students to grow and develop these skills. The committee shall also maintain relationships with Academic counterparts within the University community. Some ACD events include but are not limited to College Day, Black History Bowl, Majors Fair, and Study Breaks.
Community Development
Chaired by: Diana Wilson and Maddy Kwakye
The Community Development Committee's mission is to oversee and execute all Black Student Alliance programs and initiatives charged with cultivating a stronger sense of community among Black students, and between Black students and the Charlottesville community, and to be responsible for all social and cultural programs. The committee hopes to create new initiatives utilizing a team with a vision to engage the University community through creative dynamics and innovative event planning. Some CD events include but are not limited to Welcome Week, The Source, Black Culture Week, Ladies Cocktail Soiree, and BLACKOUT.
Finance
Chaired by: Khadijah Vasser
The Finance Committee's mission is to help create, plan, organize, and execute various fundraising activities for BSA this year as well as to spearhead new BSA initiatives such as the BSA-Alumni Relations Initiative, funding through various grants, and sponsorships from local businesses. Some Finance events include but are not limited to the BSA Carwash and the North vs. South Basketball Game.
Membership
Chaired by: Yasmin & Sadiq
The General Body Committee's mission is to help plan, organize, and execute various social and service events, as well as meetings for the general body. Through various events and initiatives, the General Body Committee aims to engage members and increase participation amongst the general body. Some GB events include but are not limited to General Body Meetings, Homecomings Tailgate, and Last and First Football Game Tailgates.
Leadership Development
Chaired by: Bryanna Miller
The Leadership Development Committee's mission is to help create, plan, organize, and execute various initiatives and events that promote and cultivate Black leaders within our community, particularly the underclassmen. Some LD events include but are not limited to Strategic Placement, Leadership Conversations, Emerging Leaders Retreat, and Black Men's Breakfast.
Marketing
Chaired by: Kemi Ajao, Jasmine Willis, Gloria Dedjinou
The Marketing Committee's mission is to spread the word about BSA's events with passion and creativity. The Marketing Committee accomplishes this through designing flyers, recording promotional videos, chalking, maintaining the BSA website, and updating various BSA social media platforms.
Political Action
Chaired by: Sona Sosa
The Political Action Committee's mission is to not only voice, but also actively engage with the political concerns of the Black student body, faculty, and Charlottesville residents. The Committee shall oversee and execute all programs and initiatives which politically advocate for Black students, faculty, and Charlottesville residents.
Non-Affiliation Statement:
Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.
