2021 Chapter
of the Year
Through a broad range of activities and programs, the mission of the NBMBAA-DC is to strengthen the economic and intellectual wealth of the African-American community; develop and empower business leaders; partner with local corporations, colleges and institutions to provide new and innovative programs; and enhance the professional development of its members for the 21st century.
ABOUT US
The DC Black MBA Association seeks to align itself with outstanding corporate partners that share our commitment to creating educational opportunities and economic growth for African-Americans and diverse business professionals. We work to foster mutually beneficial relationships that create a pipeline of diverse talent for our partners, offer new and exciting resources and opportunities for our members, while increasing the reach and impact of the National Black MBA Association®.
2023-2024 PRESIDENT
MEET CARLETTA
Dear members, sponsors, supporters, and friends,
I am humbled to be entrusted with the mission and legacy of our chapter, and it is my goal to cultivate a culture of CARE as we work together to promote educational, wealth building and growth opportunities for groups historically underrepresented in business and entrepreneurship.
Theodore Roosevelt once said, "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.” My plan is to make sure CARE is the driving force of everything we do. For over two decades my record of service to this organization – first in Atlanta starting with Leaders of Tomorrow and with you all here in Washington D.C. – has demonstrated the love, dedication, and commitment I have for this organization. And now, my plan is to continue to offer action-oriented leadership that not only propels us forward but also allows us to be of greater service to our membership and the Black business community.
Relationship is the currency of business, so my first priority is to create new points of meaningful and intentional connections between our board, members, sponsors, supporters, DC government, and small business administration. I am creating opportunities for members to meet with me and discuss ways the organization create stronger connections and expand our resources for the betterment of the organization and overall community. If you are interested in participating, please email me at president@dcblackmbaa.org. I’d love to chat.
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Respectfully,
Dr. Carletta S. Hurt
President
LEADERSHIP
PRESIDENT
Dr. Carletta Hurt
Carletta S. Hurt is an innovative thinker, strategic connector, and passionate youth advocate with over two decades of serving the community and building strong partnerships. She has been involved with the National Black MBA Association for nearly two decades first in Atlanta for almost a decade and now in DC for the past five years. Carletta has served as the Vice President of Administration, Corresponding Secretary and LOT Chair where she supported the DC Chapter in exposing young people to business and entrepreneurship and bringing diverse organizations and individuals to the table including Urban One (TV One), Chick-fil-A (Columbia Heights), and Richard Wright Public Charter School.
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As the current President, Carletta looks forward to expanding the level of engagement of current partners, leveraging the geographic location for broader opportunities for members, and expanding our youth offerings. Her platform is CARE:
Connecting members, sponsors, and supporters
Action-oriented leadership to build capacity
Resources sharing within the DMV to build stronger alliances
Education from workshops to scholarships helping members expand their knowledge
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In addition to her work within the DC Chapter, Carletta volunteers for several organizations including board service with Science, Engineering, Mathematics (SEM) Link and Women in Film and Video. She is a Past Board President of Women in Film & Video (WIFV).
A graduate of Oglethorpe University and Georgia State University, Carletta works as school counselor with the District of Columbia Public Schools. The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) named Carletta the 2016 DC School Counselor of the Year (SCOY), which included a reception at the White House, hosted by then First Lady Michelle Obama. She was also honored with the Bell Award (Education) from the Oglethorpe Alumni Association. Carletta was the 2019 Mentor of the Year for the DC Chapter.
A native of Georgia with nearly a decade of DC living under her belt, Carletta is pursuing her doctorate in Urban Leadership and Entrepreneurship at UDC and planning a national tour for her award-winning documentary, Clothed Minds, a film about highlights the impact of dress code policies on black girls in DC schools.
Board Members
History
1970
The National Black MBA Association was established by a group of Master of Business Administration candidates who met at the University of Chicago.
1974
​The organization was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the state of New York in 1974.
1976
Visionary African-American MBA professionals founded the “Black MBA Association of Washington, DC.”
1982
This group later became the Washington, DC Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA-DC).
2001
NBMBAA-DC received its 501(c) (3) status.