I am pleased to serve as the 2012 president of the Richmond Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. I have been a member of this organization beginning as a collegiate member in the 90’s and continue to strongly believe in the mission and vision of the organization and the value it brings to the community.
Having served as VP of Operations and now as President with a clear focus on our goals and initiatives, I see a significant value in maintaining the presence of the Richmond chapter of NBMBAA. As such, I look to grow our membership, become more entrenched in the business community, partner with like organizations who share our vision and values, focus on key topics of importance to both our members and partners, work to better position the chapter via exposure and branding, implement those things that have relevance to our membership and the community served and collaborate with other chapters within the East region.
I hope to bring a fresh perspective to all that the chapter can accomplish for the betterment of our organization and our community as a whole. I am very committed to the success of this organization on both a local and national level and am entrenched in improving our model by staying connected both nationally and locally.
As we move forward in 2012 and onward, the chapter looks provide member value and continue to develop key programming as we have successfully done while overseeing and serving in the operations role over the past couple of years by bringing in premiere programs and developing and participating in key initiatives critical to membership, partners and youth to whom we serve as mentors. Activities include:

• Providing relevant programming to the membership

  • Alton Jamison - Renowned Life Coach and author

  • Congressman Bobby Scott of the 3rd Congressional District, VA

  • Raymond Owens - Sr. Economist, Federal Reserve Bank

• Serving on the Structure Task Force charged with looking at ways to refine the relationship between local chapters and National Headquarters

• Facilitating creation of the Mid-level management development initiative - providing member value

• Forging a key strategic partnership with Capital One and bridging relationships with other corporate partners who share our vision and values

• Being recognized as one of the recipients of the Leaders of Tomorrow Grant in support of key youth development efforts

As we carve out our strategy for 2012 and onward, I am looking to engage in meeting the following goals:

• Focus on youth development and excellence

• To create a marquis Scholarship program

• To grow our Leaders of Tomorrow program (LOT) by increasing our number of dedicated mentors and participating in the national case competition

• To build collaborative relationships with the business community

• To enhance the caliber of programming and create better member value

• To forge strategic partnerships with like organizations

• Re-engage inactive members and better articulate the value proposition

• To increase membership via highlighting member benefits at both a local and national level

• To increase volunteerism and build sound committees focused on organizational goals

• To build our brand locally

• To work in concert with NHQ and insure compliance and brand integrity

• To increase financial responsibility and fundraising efforts in support of our core programs: Scholarship, LOT, community engagement and member development through programming

We have a great team of professional, competent and diverse talent assembled and I am confident that we will deliver in a manner consistent with the rich history of this stellar organization.

“I am committed and ready to serve!”

Mesha Mott 

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