NABA MINNEAPOLIS/ ST PAUL CHAPTER HISTORY
The Minneapolis / St Paul Chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) has been in existence since the 1980s with the goal of serving minorities in or planning to enter the areas of accounting, finance, information technology, and other business related fields. Over the last 20+ years, our organization has strived to provide avenues through which our members can develop their technical and "soft" skills, give back to the community by volunteering their time or talents, and determine ways to remain relevant in light of our ever-changing community.
Our local Chpater would not be in existence without the vision of the following individuals:
Mr Jerry Lee: Our Founder and first chapter President. A charismatic leader who described his founding colleagues with the following words:
Mr Robert Colbert - who was bold enough to approach his employer and a few friends with the idea for NABA
Mr Barry Rogers - who had radical and innovative ideas
Ms LaCretia Bell - our first female president, who was undeterred by any opposition
Mr Larry Spears - who inspired us all to do and be more
The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) is one of the premier professional organizations in the nation. NABA has the unique opportunity of representing the interests of more than 100,000 people of color in furthering their educational, professional, and career aspirations in the related business fields of accounting, consulting, finance, and information technology. The motto of NABA, Lifting As We Climb, is exemplified best in our mission, which addresses the professional needs of our members while developing and inspiring future leaders who will shape tomorrow's accounting and finance professions.
MISSION
The mission of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) is to address the professional needs of its members, including providing avenues for member growth, development, and professional advancement in the accounting, finance and general management professions.
GOALS
NABA is dedicated to uniting accountants and other business professionals, as well as accounting and business students, who are committed to professional and academic excellence. NABA provides effective programs, activities and advocacy, which promotes our goals. They include:
• Promoting and developing the professional skills of its members
• Encouraging and assisting African-American students in entering the accounting profession
• Providing opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibilities
• Promoting public confidence in its members and the services they provide
• Encouraging cordial relations among members and cooperative relationships with other professionals
• Representing the interests of current and prospective African-American accounting and business professionals
• Ensuring long-term financial stability and providing adequate resources to implement chapter, regional, and national programs |
