Our mission is to promote and encourage professional networking and social interaction among Black & Hispanic MBA students, Rutgers Business School, and the corporate sector.
Our goals include the following:
- Increase the number of underrepresented minorities in the MBA program as well as in the corporate world by fostering mentoring relationships with alumni to MBA’s
- Promote and coordinate with local chapters, like NSHMBA & NBMBA, for networking events
- Host speaker events for students to learn about topics like networking and career progression
Register your e-mail address here for news and events. You can also connect with us on Facebook. Contact us by e-mail at blackandhispanic.rbsmba@gmail.com.
President
Daphni Sawyer
Daphni Sawyer is a full-time, 2024 MPH/MBA candidate, with concentrations in Healthcare Systems & Policy and Finance, and is pursuing a finance career in the pharmaceutical industry. She received her BS from Cornell University in Policy Analysis and Management, which led her to a career in the healthcare industry working with hospital systems to ensure patients get equitable care. In Fall 2022, Daphni contributed to her team winning second place in the Florida Southern Strategic Case Competition. She will be joining Merck & Co., Inc. in Summer 2023 as an MBA Finance Intern
In accordance with her passion for diversity and equity, Daphni's main goal as president of the Black and Hispanic MBA club is increasing career development opportunities for underrepresented minorities through networking events involving alumni and local businesses. She hopes to foster an environment where everyone feels that they can be successful in a business career.
Email: daphni.sawyer@rutgers.edu
Vice President
Tashawna Downer
Tashawna is a full time MBA student specializing in Supply Chain Management. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's in Political Science and later attended Michigan State University where she graduated with a Juris Doctorate. Tashawna worked as an attorney for the past five years, both in the Public and private sector. She is also a co-founder of a delivery service company operated by her family. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Email: td359@business.rutgers.edu
Treasurer
Lawrence Feltz
Lawrence Feltz is the accounting manager for the ticketing company Prolific1. Previously he worked as a finance manager at a nonprofit (The Writing Revolution) and as vice president of production for the Palladium Time Square Theater. He serves as on the board of directors for Tada Theater, a theater focused on providing the arts with a focus on BIPOC communities. As a former Rutgers, New Brunswick alumni, he has a deep love for the Rutgers community. His concentration is strategy and leadership.
Email: lfeltz1919@gmail.com