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Embracing a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion; Preserving Our Legacy of Excellence National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. Baruch College Chapter 37th Annual Awards Banquet 2015

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37th Annual Awards Banquet Embracing a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion; Preserving Our Legacy of Excellence The Agenda Networking & Hors D’Oeuvres ~ Presidents’ Address Monique Croft & Oyin Akindele ~ Keynote Address Egwu Nwankpa ~ Dinner & Video Presentation ~ Faculty Address Betty DuVerger ~ Presentation of Awards ~ Incoming President’s Address Joshua Vital ~ Introduction of Incoming Executive Board ~ Closing Remarks Rosalind Danner - President of NABA NY



37th Annual Awards Banquet Embracing a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion; Preserving Our Legacy of Excellence The AwardsMentor of the Year Award Outstanding Officer Award Oyin Akindele Sheryss Taylor On Behalf of EY On Behalf of KPMGRising Student of the Year Award Meritorious Graduating Senior AwardSimbi Akanni Monique CroftOn Behalf of PwC On Behalf of Bank of AmericaOutstanding Officer Award The Pheonix Award Seun Elemo Tanya Tanis On Behalf of Moody’s On Behalf of EgamiRising Student of the Year Award Outstanding Student Award Brianna Farquharson Malika Sampson On Behalf of Deloitte On Behalf of GeicoOutstanding Student Award Excellence in Student Leadership Daniel Anikwue Shantel Deleon On Behalf of J.P. Morgan On Behalf of Wells FargoThe Pat Johnson Award The Alumni of the Year Award Joshua Vital Anita Kamath



Betty DuVerger, MSED Faculty Advisor, NABA Baruch College ChapterGreetings NABA Family, Faculty/Staff, Corporate Sponsors and Guests:Welcome to NABA Baruch’s 37th Annual Awards Dinner. I am delighted to be a memberof our exemplary chapter and it is an honor to collaborate with you as we continue to dothe extraordinary work in support of fulfilling NABA’s mission.NABA provides an entry point to pre-professional and professional opportunities for ourAfrican-American students and the fabric of what makes NABA significant and ourmission continues to be relevant, 46 years later.I salute and thank our corporate sponsors who value our mission and for Embracing aCulture of Diversity and Inclusion. I praise the NABA NY Chapter and Baruch’s Alumnifor Preserving our Legacy of Excellence.For 37 years our Baruch Chapter students have excelled by participating inleadership programs, internships, case study competitions, mentorships, andattending the Eastern Region Conference and National Convention. The impact on theirlives is priceless and generations of students have benefitted from the efforts of ourcorporate sponsors, the NABA professional chapter, Baruch Alumni and many faculty andstaff.Congratulations to our graduating seniors, please remember our founding facultyAdvisor Patricia Johnson often said NABA is a lifetime commitment.Finally, I applaud the e-board for your many accomplishments this year and you are sourceof inspiration for me. You have fostered a sense of community by supporting each otherand holding each other accountable as needed. Monique, you embody graciousprofessionalism and you rise to the challenges we faced. Oyin you have mastered the truemeaning of leadership, that is to empower others.Our members- it is with distinct pride that I call you my students and hope youembrace the many opportunities for growth and professional development available toyou.



Oyin Akindele President, NABA Baruch College ChapterGreetings NABA Family, Faculty, Corporate Sponsors, and Guests:It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our 37th Annual Awards dinner on thebehalf of the NABA Baruch executive board and members as we commend and recognizethe key contributors to this year’s successes. This year’s theme is “Embracing a Culture ofDiversity and Inclusion; Preserving a Legacy of Excellence.” The NABA Baruch executiveboard has focused on instilling in our members, not only the tools needed to becomeprofessionally acute, but the sense of duty to give back and honor our organization’s mottoLifting As We Climb.Our chapter continues to be at the forefront in aiding African-American students on theBaruch campus to pursue their academic and professional endeavors. It has been myprivilege to watch our members exhibit empowerment, leadership, service, andcommitment and utilize the skills they have acquired at NABA events to secure internshipsand full-time positions with top firms.I am honored to have served as the President of this illustrious chapter. The smallest tokenof my appreciation is not enough to showcase the gratitude I feel from NABA’scontribution to my personal, academic and career goals. This chapter has guided me on apathway that not only uplifts my professional aspirations, but one that has urged me to be aleader within my community. I would like to thank the NABA New York professionalchapter for their devotion to the success of our members. They have continued to providethe support and training our members need for college and for Corporate America. Ourcorporate sponsors have gone above and beyond this year to provide opportunities to ourmembers and because of this we will like to acknowledge them and show appreciation to thevalue they place on diversity and the changing corporate environment.The new leadership from the upcoming executive board has dedicated themselves to thischapter. I am most certain that they will maintain NABA Baruch’s robust culture on and offcampus and further the legacy our chapter’s previous leadership has been able to build.Thank you for attending the 37th Annual Awards Dinner, I hope you enjoy your evening.



Bank of America’s FinanceManagement Associate Program(FMAP) is a proud sponsor of the 37thNABA Baruch Awards Dinner.Congratulations to all the winners!

Egwu Nwankpa CPA, CIA, CGMA Vice President, Bank of AmericaEgwu Nwankpah is currently a Vice President at Bank of America. At Bank ofAmerica, Egwu is part of the bank’s global risk management team where he dealsprimarily in the international supply chain management, process improvement andthird party management spaces.Previously, Egwu was a Manager in the Deloitte’s Financial Services group of Deloitte& Touché LLP. In that role Egwu provided auditing and accounting services to bothpublic and private clients, inclusive of banks, broker dealers and mortgage banks.Egwu has more than 15 years of combined relevant experience in the realms ofinternal audit and advisory services as well as audit and attest clients, which haveincluded extensive experience with the assessment of internal controls andconsulting.Egwu earned his Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree with an emphasis inAccounting from Andrews University where graduated as a member of theprestigious J. N. Andrews Honors Program. He holds a MBA from the R.H. SmithSchool of Business at the University of Maryland, where his focus area was GlobalStrategy.Egwu is a Certified Public Accountant (NY, MD, and CA), Certified Internal Auditor(IIA), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (AICPA). Egwu is alsomember of NABA, AICPA, IIA, MACPA, NYSSCPA, and GWSCPA.In his spare time Egwu is very involved local and national civic activities, churchactivities, cheering for various sports teams, and most importantly spendingquality time with his beautiful wife and daughter. Egwu is an active member ofNABA, where he has been a member since 1999.

Meet TheE-Board

Monique Croft Oyin AkindeleFall Semester President Spring Semester President & Fall Semester Executive Vice PresidentJoshua Vital Sheryss TaylorTreasurer & Executive ViceIncoming President PresidentShantel Deleon Seun ElemoDirector of Director of CommunityCommunications Affairs & Incoming Vice& Incoming Executive PresidentVice President of Internal Affairs Brianna Farquharson Camille Burke Incoming Vice President Administrative Secretary of External Affairs

Stephanie Joseph Leticia TurnerChair of Mentorship SCREP Chair & Incoming Chair of Mentorship Yuliana Martinez Rhoda Agyepong Incoming Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Shawntell James Dexter Kingston Incoming Incoming Assistant Administrative Treasurer Secretary Simbiat Akanni Opal Parris Incoming Director Incoming Director of Communications of Community Affairs

Daniel Anikwue Tanya TanisIncoming SCREP Marketing Director IChair David Famuyide Ababacar Diop Marketing Director II Incoming Marketing Director I Malika Sampson Lee Ellis Incoming Marketing Chair of Membership Director II Melissa Siew Incoming Chair of MembershipProgram Design:Ababacar Diop

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37th Annual Awards Banquet Embracing a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion; Preserving Our Legacy of ExcellenceNABA Baruch has worked tirelessly to ensure that our students have the tools necessaryto be successful in whichever field they choose. A number of students used these tools to land internships, leadership program enrollments and full time offers. Shantel Deleon Joshua Vital Monique Croft Scholarship - Black MBA Internship - Deloitte Full-Time Offer - Advisory - Deloitte Leadership Conference - EY Incoming Summer Analyst - Racheal Adebiyi Internship - KPMG JP Morgan Chase Internship - Grant Thornton Citi’s Discovery Day - Citigroup Hadiyah Bobbit Explore Program - PwC Simbi Akanni Full-Time Offer - Deloitte Leandre LiganCiti’s Discovery Day - Citigroup Leadership Conference - EY Mohammed Sayibu Citi’s Discovery Day - Citigroup Explore Program - PwC Internship - KPMG Full-Time Offer - Deloitte Oyin Akindele Aminah Vasco Elijah Thorne Internship - EY Citi’s Discovery Day - Citigroup Scholarship - AICPA Internship - KPMG Future Diversity Leaders Program - KPMG Seun Elemo Teon Loncke Kadejah Baptiste Internship - KPMG Internship - KPMG Citi’s Discovery Day - Citigroup Internship - Deloitte Internship - JP Morgan Jerrell Anderson Tolulope Ale Brianna Farquharson Internship - KPMG Internship - KPMG Citi’s Discovery Day - Citigroup Leonard Colson Daniel Anikwue Leadership Conference - EY Internship - Deloitte Leadership Conference - EYFuture Diversity Leaders Program - KPMGSheryss Taylor Mizanur Rahman Opal ParrisInternship - KPMG Internship - JP Morgan Leadership Conference - Wells Fargo Joshua Harris Rhoda Agyepong Myles BentCiti’s Discovery Day - Citigroup Internship - JP Morgan Internship - JP Morgan Leadership Conference - EY Vinchienso Cupidore Internship - JP Morgan Tanya Tanis Internship - SEO

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