Alumni Dinner Booklet 2018_FINAL

The Baruch College Student Chapter of the National Association of Black AccountantsBy Pat Johnson,Founding Faculty AdvisorIn New York City in December 1969, nine black accountants began a new professionalorganization--the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. In Fall 1977, Ms. GwendolynWiggins. an accountant at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, provided informationabout beginning a student chapter of the Association at Baruch. The first chapter was organizedin 1978 by James Lewis, a SEEK student who became the first President of the student chapter atBaruch College. Among the founding members in 1977/78 were Laura Littlepage~ Darryl Klugh~Karen Dukes; Stanley Carroll; Kenneth Stearnes (now Cazemba Beklemba); and Tion Tanksley(now Barute Nnamdi Bediako) organized the student chapter of NABA at Baruch in Spring 1978.During the first few years the chapter was dominated by men. By the beginning of the Fall 1993school term, the majority of the officers were women. During the early years of the organization’sexistence, there were questions within the Baruch community about whether a Black accountingorganization was viable or needed. It was not long before the answers were in. They wereaffirmative. Over the years the members of the professional organization have providedconsiderable assistance to the student chapter at Baruch. As members of the student chaptergraduated and became members of the professional chapter, they also became a source ofsupport for the student organization. A Student Affairs Committee was established to act as aliaison between the professional chapter and student chapters. The committee coordinatedmeetings and seminars for student chapters to conduct tax sessions for the residents ofdesignated areas. The professional chapter also devised a Chapter Evaluation Competition tomonitor activities of the student chapters and to promote the goals and objectives of theorganization.Annually, the professional chapter has sponsored Eastern Regional Conferences for studentchapters. The Baruch chapter, like the other student chapters, have benefited from the nurturingof the professional chapter.

Networking ~Introduction of the Host ~ President’s Greetings ~ Mid-Year Review ~ Alumni Speaker ~ Student Speech ~ Dinner ~ Video Presentation ~ Alumni Highlights ~ Raff le ~ Keynote Address ~ Spoken Word ~ Closing Remarks

KEYNOTE SPEAKER KEBYNeOlTlE WSPE.ADKERean PARTNER IN CHARGE, U.S. HEAD OF ACCOUNTING ADVISORY SERVICES, KPMGDean is the Partner in Charge and U.S. Head of Accounting AdvisoryServices in KPMG’s New York office. He has been with the firm for 20years and is the global advisory services accounting change leader forthe lease accounting standards under ASC 842 and IFRS 16. In thisrole, Dean has led Deal Advisory’s efforts to build a technology-enabled solution, the KPMG Leasing Tool, which is a comprehensiveand focused accounting application that efficiently bridges the IT,lease administration, and lease accounting gaps. In addition to hisleadership role, Dean has executed the complete spectrum of AASproduct offerings with a particular emphasis on accounting changeand accounting assistance in consolidations, fair value, businesscombinations, impairments, financial instruments, and SECreporting.

ALUMNI SPEAKER JuPnOiToLrIGLHTouis BARCLAYS CAPITALJunior is currently an Assistant Vice President at Barclays in their BusinessPerformance and Analytics team. In his role he provides analysis andproduce performance reports that focus on the performance of Barclaysbusinesses with its IHC. He is also responsible for managing the transferpricing allocation process as well as revenue reporting and forecasting.Prior to joining Barclays, Junior began his career at Goldman Sachs in theirFunding Controller department. He is a graduate of Baruch College, Classof 2012, with his B.B.A in Finance and Investments. While at Baruch, Juniorwas an active NABA member, serving on the e-board as well as differentcommittees.Outside of work, Junior continues to exemplify the NABA motto throughhis community service. He served as a Mentor Coach for America NeedsYou, and currently serves as a NABA NY mentor and on the StudentMember Services committee for NABA NY. He is also the Board Treasurerfor Capra Care Inc., a 501c3 organization that is based in Haiti and focuseson health and community services.

NABA BARUCHJames Lewis(Founder) 1977-1978 Alison Willock 2000-2001Karen Dukes Stubbs 1978-1979 Corina Quow 2001-2002Charlery Anderson 1979-1980 Fatima Younes 2002-2003Yvette Edmonds 1980-1981 Joy Osemwenkhae 2003-2004Nanette CarterSwitzer 1981-1982 Nasheba Kitchener 2004-2005Hazel Stoute 1982-1983 Tiesha Hood 2005-2006Mark Ballard 1983-1985 Karma Warner 2006-2007Gail Jeter 1985-1986 Robert Pauley III 2007-2008Edward Ntim-Addae 1986-1987 Robert Wardlaw 2008-2009Stephanie Marshall 1987-1988 Frantz Guerrier 2009-2010Georgia Pike 1988-1989 Keisha Dillon Fall 2010Dina Briggs 1989- 1990 Jonathan Jeanty Spring 2011Sheila Marshall 1990-1991 Joseph Wilson II 2011-2012Lois William 1991-1993 Tiffani C. Dawson* 2012-2013Michele A. Ware 1993-1994 Kenisha A. Subero* 2013-2014Cindy N. Gonazeles Fall 1994 Monique Croft Fall 2014Shari D. Belgrave Spring 1995 Oyin Akindele Spring 2015Richard Medina 1995-1996 Joshua Vital Fall 2015Audrey Sealy 1996-1997 Seun Elemo Spring 2016G. Michael Edourd 1997-1998 Shantel Deleon 2016-2017Tamieka Teape 1998-1999 Brianna J. Farquharson 2017-2018*Founders of the Alumni Dinner





MID YEAR REVIEWMEMBERSHIP VALUES MENTORSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE 130 NABA Baruch Members SCHOLARS & 60 Active NABA Baruch Members HONORS Corporate Scholars 13 Executive Board Members Blessing Nkama (ERC) Denisha Smallwood (ERC) CAMPUS NABA NY AWARD RECIPIENT 38 Professional Brianna Farquharson, NABA NY Student 15 Cosponsorship 5 Community Service of the Year 4 Membership 2 Mentorship CHAPTER 3 Alumni HIGHLIGHTSHIGHLIGHTS NABA Baruch Division 1 Case study, 2nd Place Chapter of the Year Christmas for the Caribbean NABA Baruch Brings 31 Students to the Eastern Regional Launched our AlumInsider Conference 12 Students Recognized at STUDENT Received NABA Baruch’s Pinning Ceremony SUCCESSES returning offers ALUMNIREGONITION 80% and internships Robert Pauley started his own 10% received externships or business, WELTHĒ Guy LLC fellowships Alumni Spotlight: Paula Heywood and 5% received full-time Reuel Matthew offers (seniors)

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Reuel MatthewHow did NABA develop you professionally?“Professionalism” is a term we hear often, but what does it mean? NABA has a unique mission of teachingour young black boys and girls what professionalism truly is. When I started my freshman year at BaruchCollege straight out of high school, I didn’t know what professionalism truly was. I didn’t know the propesuit to wear for an interview, I didn’t know how to tie a tie, I didn’t know how to network with otherprofessionals, and I didn’t know how to build a resume and communicate my value. More importantly Ididn’t have the confidence garnered with this knowledge, because confidence only comes withknowledge. NABA has taught me these things and some! I now consider myself confident and an expertareas of professionalism, which are essential in running my own business, dealing with my clients andemployees daily, and working for the board of education.How do you personally embody NABA's motto \"Lifting as We Climb\"?NABA’s motto “Lifting as we climb” develops in its members a sense of purpose that helps guide usthrough our careers, and is the reason I started a tailoring business to educate the youth of my communiton how to dress and acquire well fitting suits at lower cost. After 6 years in Corporate America, I decidedto follow a different path as an entrepreneur to get back to that key thing that drives us in life, “purpose.”What is your most memorable experience as a NABA scholar?My most memorable experience being a member of NABA was organizing our first “Dollorama” eventwhere we brought performers to Baruch to raise money for a charity (Junior Achievement). The event wacreative and was a success.Please list some of your interests and hobbies.My current interests/hobbies are fashion design and music production and I own several patents andcopyrights for my creative works.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Paula HeywoodHow did NABA develop you professionally?NABA has helped me to develop professionally in so many ways. I came to Baruch as an international student fromJamaica W.I. When I started college I had no idea about having a professional presence or had in-depth knowledge aboutopportunities in Corporate America. I was not aware of the interview Dress Code in Corporate America. It was difficultfor me to put myself out there to network. Through NABA I learned how to professionally present myself by creating anelevator pitch, writing a great resume to developing interview skills. Being of Caribbean descent we often focus on careeropportunities in the medical or legal field. NABA exposed me to career opportunities in Corporate America in Financeand Accounting. I am currently working as a Financial Analyst.How do you personally embody NABA's motto \"Lifting as We Climb\"?The way in which the members of NABA exemplify NABA's Motto of “Lifting as We Climb” is unmatched. NABAmembers invest in the students. There are many incidents where I have benefited from people who epitomize this motto.However this act of kindness always stuck with me. I remember as a student I wanted to attend the NABA NationalConvention but I did not have enough money to finance the trip. An Executive NY Board member was willing to shareher room with me. She believed in me and saw my potential and was willing to assist me to help me achieve my dream. Iwill forever be grateful. Experiencing first-hand what NABA’s motto truly means have motivated me to exemplify themotto. I have to pay it forward. Someone paved the way for me and it is my duty to be there for others. I have to live bythe motto of Lifting as We Climb.What is your most memorable experience as a NABA scholar?There are so many memories that stand out. However, the most memorable experience as a was attending the EasternRegional Conference for the first time as a sophomore and it was a life changing experience. I did not receive aninternship or job offer but I gained so much more. I came back as a new person. I gained so many pearls of wisdom. Theworkshops were phenomenal. I left the conference feeling inspired and motivated. I left with a sense of empowermentand a new mindset that regardless of my challenges and obstacles I would be able to pull through. I met people who hadsimilar stories who were able to be triumphant so I was confident that I would be able to do so too. NABA members arevery authentic and personable. NABA provides a safe space and I strongly believe that with the NABA members being sodeep and real at the conference changed my life.How did your experience at Baruch shape your career path?Baruch provided me with a solid foundation both academically and personally. I did a double major in Economics andSociology. Economics was very important in providing me with valuable skills such as being analytical and payingattention to details. These are skills that I use every day on the job. Sociology has helped me to broaden my horizons andhelped me to develop emotional intelligence which is very important to have in the work place. However, I believe thatmy personal development at Baruch holds more weight in shaping my career path. The energy at Baruch can bedescribed as electrifying. Most students have a hustle mentality and a do what it takes attitude. As a student I wasmotivated by my fellow classmates to strive for excellence and never give up no matter what. Gaining that mentalstamina at Baruch has definitely helped to shape my career path. Working on Wall Street as a Financial Analyst takes alot of mental strength and being able to have that inner drive and motivation is what keeps me going every day.Please list some of your interests and hobbies.I enjoy volunteering and giving back. I am on the Board of NABA NY, my team is responsible to help our students members withtheir personal and professional development so that they will be better equipped to transition from college to the workforce.Seeing students blossom is a great feeling. My hobbies include cooking, traveling and spending quality time with my family andfriends.

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