Alumni

Mason Alumni of Color Network

The Mason Alumni of Color Network (AoCN) exists to generate, maintain, and enhance a vibrant network for students and alumni of color that fosters meaningful relationships, supports underrepresented population engagement in current issues affecting business and society, uplift and promote underrepresented population business development and career advancement, and to promote a more diverse and inclusive Raymond A. Mason School of Business community.

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Network Leadership
Network Leadership
  • Montique Warren, MBA '14, President
  • Enrique Sanchez-Rivera, MBA '07, VP of Programming and Engagement
  • Stephanie Appiah, JD/MBA '15, VP of Financial Affairs
  • Adrienne Streeter, MBA '14, VP of Marketing and Communications
  • Tommy Fisher, MBA '20, VP of Operations

Network Aims

The aim of the Mason Alumni of Color Network (AoCN) is to better capture the unique needs and desires we, as people of color, hold as members of the Mason School community. The group's mission is to generate, enhance, and maintain a vibrant network for students and alumni of color that:

  • Fosters meaningful relationships

    This aim appeals to the notion of creating a community that extends beyond transactional occurrences to promote ongoing collaboration that supports mentoring, career navigation (pre- and post-matriculation), leadership development, and economic mobility.

  • Supports underrepresented population engagement in current issues affecting business and society

    This aim serves to unify our voice, increase our awareness, and deepen our reach to influence and impact matters that affect the school and external business environments in which we operate.

  • Uplifts and promotes underrepresented population business development and career advancement

    This aim intents to tackle the variety of challenges that comes with being a person of color in the business world by creating a support system where we can leverage each other's unique experiences, networks, and talents to more effectively overcome strongholds.

  • Promotes a more diverse Mason School community

    This aim serves to promote our efforts and actions to reflect clear and distinguishable impacts to administration and the W&M community at large, which include resourcing for diversified thought leadership, diversity marketing, and recruitment.

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AoCN Book Club

Alternately hosted by AoCN leadership and guest faculty members, the book club will select a book during the first week of each quarter, along with 3-4 questions regarding the book for readers to consider while they review it. Meetings will be held virtually as appropriate and can be hosted in person if feasible. The goals of the book club are to:

  • Promote the diverse spectrum of literature by authors of color, business topics, and differing social perspectives.
  • Provide a forum for the exchange of constructive opinions and interests.
  • Offer professional development, lifelong learning, personal growth, and enjoyment in the process of reading and thoughtful discussion.
  • Serve as a network connection opportunity for network members.
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