Kim Couthen '91
Sheena Pickett '06
Black Alumni Chapter
The mission of the UNC Charlotte Black Alumni Chapter (BAC) is to support participation in University life and to promote the education of current Black students through supporting scholarship opportunities, mentoring, and providing community outreach. Furthermore, we shall enhance black alumni participation through networking, communication, and program development.
Signature Annual Events
- Excellence in Leadership Awards Ceremony
- BAC Homecoming Events
- History Makers Old School Day Party
- Juneteenth Block Party
Ways To Get Involved
- Board Member: BAC Board applicants go through an application and brief interview process. Upon selection for the Board, members serve 3 year terms, participate on committees, assist with event planning and development, and volunteering at events.
- Committee Volunteer: Not ready to serve as a Board member? Not a problem! Join one of the BAC committees and assist with event planning and development.
- Event Volunteer: If you are looking for a one-and-done easy volunteer opportunity, sign up to receive notifications on volunteer shifts at BAC events!
- Enthusiastic Supporter & Attendee: If you don’t have the time to volunteer but want to support the BAC, you can share information on BAC events and scholarships to your networks, and when you can – register and attend BAC events!
- Donate: The Black Alumni Chapter has a needs-based scholarship that awards one student each year. With your financial support the Green and Gold Trailblazers Scholarship can look toward awarding an additional student!
Chapter Links
Chapter Leadership
General Board Members
- Remi Adeniji ’02
- Curtis Bobray ’13
- Egypt Drew ’98
- Nakisa Glover ’04
- Robin Green ’96
- Haley Heartley ’16
- Kenya Henderson ’07
- Devonte Ivory ’16
- Gabrielle Jones ’20
- Akia Brown-Lesene ’19
- Katasha Lloyd ’14
- Amir Moore ’14
- Michele Mveng-Magana ’15
- Kourtney Peterson ’16
- Jeanetta Porterfield ’19
- Imana Sherrill ’94
- Marcus Smith ’96
- Nicole Smith ’97
- Denice Valentine-Boone ’12
Excellence in Leadership Awards
The purpose of the Excellence in Leadership awards program is to recognize the accomplishments of UNC Charlotte alumni and friends who have achieved “excellence” in the following areas:
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Emerging Leader
- Entrepreneurship
- Economic Development & Leadership
- Health & Wellness
- Impact & Empowerment
- Philanthropy & Humanitarianism
- Research & Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
CONTACT
Want to be more involved or have questions? Please contact Jessica Dunlow ’12 at jldunlow@charlotte.edu or 704-687-5474.