Join us on February 23rd for an event hosted by Temple University’s chapter of the NABA in Alter Hall - MBA Commons 7^th Floor.  

About the Symposium

The third annual NABA Student Symposium will continue its focus on promoting professional development and community engagement.  This year, during Black History Month on Friday, February 23rd, we will give posthumous honors to the legacy of Temple University President Joanne E. Epps and share some of Temple NABA’s rich history of academic excellence and achievement.  The event’s theme is “Good to Great” and will feature a keynote speech followed by a moderated panel of professionals that include Temple alumni.  Our invited speakers are excited to share stories and insights from their successful career journeys to inspire the next generation of business leaders.

• ALL Temple University students, alumni and faculty are welcome to attend this event.
• Fox students who attend will receive 150 FLDP points.

Please note: The dress code for this event is business professional.

Agenda

1:45 - 2:30 pm | Guests Check-in and Networking 

2:30 p.m. | Call to Order for Welcome Remarks - Kendale Thompson, Senior Business Management Major and NABA Symposium Chair

• Makiyah Jones, Temple NABA - Vice President, Junior Accounting major with a concentration in Data Analytics, Organizational Leadership minor  
• Dr. Betsy Gordon, Senior Associate Dean (Fox)
• Myles Savage, Temple NABA - President, Senior Finance major with a minor in Real-Estate  
• Rev. Mike Robinson, Director of Community Outreach and Hiring - Acknowledgment of Joanne Epps 

2:50 p.m. | Introduction of Keynote Speaker    

• Dr. Wayne Williams, Associate Professor of Accounting (Fox), Temple NABA Faculty Advisor , Temple Made

2:55 p.m. | Keynote remarks    

• Kimberly Crite, CEO, Action for Racial Equity Fellow and Sr. Tax Manager at PWC, Temple Made

3:10 p.m. | Break: History of NABA  

3:20 p.m. | Panel: From Good to Great facilitated by Samara Jenkins, NABA Temple Treasurer, Economics Major 

• Carla Magnus Financial Analysis Associate - US Wealth Management at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Temple Made
• Richonda Pelzer Business operations, CFO Health Care & Life Science at CLA, Temple Made 
• Cheryl Hopkins Director at CLA, President of NABA Philadelphia Chapter

4:00 p.m. | Break II: Eastern Regional Conference Review

4:10  p.m. | NABA Awards Presentations  

• Makiyah Jones, Temple NABA - Vice President 
• Myles Savage, Temple NABA - President  

4:30 p.m. | End

Temple NABA Symposium Content Contributors and Executive Board Members

• Kendale Thompson, Engagement Chair
• Cameron Butler, Membership Committee
• Alisha Jeanne Guillaume, Fundraising Chair,
• Marshall Huynh, Professional Development Chair
• Shemar Mills, Community Service Chair  
• Christian Marsan, Recording Secretary 
• Chidimma Orusakwe, Professional Development Chair  
• Alyssia Richards, Public Relations Chai
• Sanaa Snyder, Corresponding Secretary.

Presented by NABA Inc.