MISSION

CBAA's current mission is to promote the professional development of Black alumni; to provide opportunities for alumni to "give back" to the Cornell community; to provide support for current Black students at Cornell through the endowment of scholarships and the development of other resources; and to aid in maintaining the diversity of the student body at Cornell by assisting the University in its recruitment efforts.

 

As CBAA’s membership has grown, regional chapters have sponsored cultural, social, and professional activities throughout the country to achieve CBAA’s mission. Our mission is not accomplished without sacrifice, both personal and financial. Yet, through concerted efforts, we can achieve even greater success.

 

We must continue to focus our energies on strengthening the organization and fostering its goals so that CBAA can become a formidable force at the University and throughout the nation. Join us and be a part of history.

GOALS

Through four major programs–Recruitment, Mentorship, Update, and Scholarship–CBAA enables alumni to channel their positive energies toward broadening opportunities for African-Americans, lay the foundation for talented Black students to share the Cornell experience, and inspire young people to pursue higher education. We stand ready to unite with progressive forces at Cornell to improve opportunities for African-Americans. Our activities focus on:

1.

Maintaining alumni communications through newsletters, reunion, and other social activities;

2.

Recruiting students to maintain Cornell’s diversity and to increase African-American enrollment;

3. 

Raising funds for CBAA Scholarships; Encouraging alumni participation in the life and development of Cornell;

4.

Developing alumni leaders for service as trustees, council members, class officers, fund officers and alumni posts.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

2024-2027

CBAA PAST PRESIDENTS

John W. Rawlins III '06, President Emeritus
2018-2024

Michelle Brown-Grant '88
2015-2018

Anika Daniels-Osaze '96
2012-2015

Jonelle Bradshaw de Hernandez '96
2009 - 2012

Mitzi Young '77
2006 - 2009

Regina Little-Durham ’78
2003 – 2006

Katrina James ’96
2001 – 2003

Sherrill Austin ’83
1999 – 2001

Linda M. Gadsby ’88
1996 – 1999

Antoinette Robbins ’85
1995 – 1996

Marlon Brownlee ’84
1993 – 1995

Lisa Jones ’84
1990 – 1993

Michael Littlejohn ’79
1988 – 1990

Kevin Montgomery ’75
1986 – 1988

Dennis Williams ’73
1983 – 1986

Sandra Black ’73
1981 – 1983