Black MBA Association

The National Black MBA Association® leads in the creation of educational opportunities and economic growth for Black professionals. We are committed to making an impactful and sustainable difference in the communities in which we work and serve through:

  • Innovative Programs that stimulate intellectual and economic growth
  • Partnerships with key stakeholders who help facilitate this growth
  • Increased awareness and access to graduate management programs and career opportunities in management fields

Club Email: smith-club-bmbaa@umd.edu
Group Email: rhsmith-bmbaa-group@umd.edu

Board Members

Shadae Perry

President
sperry23@umd.edu

Shadae is originally from Columbia, SC, and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Clark Atlanta University. Prior to pursuing her MBA at Smith, she gained experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and e-commerce industries. Seeking to expand her skill set in problem solving, analytics, and critical thinking. Shadae has decided to transition into a new career path. Her aim is to develop more robust strategies and make better informed business decisions.

Fun Fact

I love food, shopping, and playing volleyball!

Yaye Sene

Vice President of Finance
ysene@umd.edu

Yaye is currently an MBA in finance and strategy with a passion for unraveling the complexities of the financial markets. She has six years of experience in market research, M&A and consulting and is currently the portfolio manager of the Mayer Fund; an $8M student-led fund. Yaye’s dedication to mastering the art of financial analysis and her commitment to staying updated on market trends and economic indicators underscore her goal of becoming a leading financial strategist in the investment management industry.

Fun Fact

I love hiking, reading long novels and learnings new skills and languages (currently fluent in 3 languages with an objective of 6).

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