Black Business Alumni Association

Welcome to the Michigan Ross Black Business Alumni Association! Connect with fellow alumni, attend events, stay informed, and help build Michigan Ross' visibility.

We are always developing new programming, events, and career development opportunities, so please join our mailing list and check back frequently for updates. And as always, GO BLUE!

Donate to the BBSA Solidarity Fund to support our current MBA students! https://maizeraise.umich.edu/o/university-of-michigan/i/maizeraise/s/bbsa-solidarity-campaign

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Ross Events

DEC
1

Pressure-Free Career Transition

Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET (3 days from now)

Online

Featuring Elle Ingalls, Ross MBA 1988, High Performance Coach & CEO of Pressure-Free Living

DEC
16

[Virtual] Coffee Connect | Michigan Ross Women in Business Alumni Association

Friday, December 16 at 11:00 AM - 11:45 PM EST (2.6 weeks from now)

Online

JAN
27

Save-the-Date: January 27th, 2023 Job Market Panel

Friday, January 27 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (2 months from now)

Online

Virtual Webinar

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Ross Alumni News

November 14, 2022

Gift Guide 2022: Deck the Halls with Gift Ideas from Michigan Ross Alumni

With the holiday season now upon us, we know how difficult it can be to find the right gifts for your loved ones. As we’ve done in past years, to simplify your holiday shopping, we’ve compiled a list of great products, services, and stores by Ross School of Business alums.

October 25, 2022

Ivan Aragon, MBA ’19: First-generation, mortgage-lending mogul

Inspired by his experience as an undocumented immigrant in the United States, Ivan Aragon, MBA ’19, is working to create a more inclusive, personal mortgage lending experience with the brokerage firm he founded in Phoenix, Ariz.

October 21, 2022

Claudine Vainrub, MBA ’97: Entrepreneurial Journey Leads Alum Back to Ross

For Claudine Vainrub, MBA ’97, her passion is helping others find their path in life by guiding them through the college admissions process. As the founder, owner, and principal of EduPlan, a college and graduate admissions counseling firm based in Miami, Florida, Vainrub has supported thousands of college and graduate school candidates in successfully navigating the admissions process and securing scholarships.

September 26, 2022

Dr. Rouzana Hares, MBA ’22: Serving with a Mission to Improve the Patient Experience

Dr. Rouzana Hares, MBA ’22, believes in the power of business to advance the greater good. As co-owner of Great Smiles Dental Group, she focuses on providing the highest level of holistic, preventive dental care — both in her Michigan practice and in her mission work abroad.