Pictured (l-r) Virgil Roberts, AABLI board chair, Marion Jane Colston, senior director of Strategic & Organizational Planning, METRO, Cinny Kennard, executive director, Annenberg Foundation, David Crippens and Mrs. Crippens, Yvette Chappell-Ingram, AABLI president, and Darrell Brown, (ret.) senior VP for Consumer Banking at US Bank
For the last five years, AABLI has recognized individuals, companies and foundations that have had a positive impact on the Los Angeles community.
The AABLI Vision Award is given to a corporation/business or foundation that has exhibited outstanding commitments to philanthropy and community involvement. This is demonstrated through financial support, meaningful advocacy and community investments. Congratulations to our 2019 Vision Award honorees, the Annenberg Foundation and METRO.
This year we are pleased to present the first John Mack Humanitarian Award to David Crippens. The Award is given to an exceptional individual whose commitment to social equality, justice and the proactive engagement in improving the quality of life in all communities. David Crippens exemplifies the legacy of the late John Mack, longtime leader of the Los Angeles Urban League, and the philosophy of the African American Board Leadership Institute.
Lead
Professionals contribute their unique perspectives, experience and insight to the successful governance of organizations.
Empower
AABLI recruits and prepares African Americans for leadership roles on a broad range of governing boards.
Aspire
We aim to increase active participation of African Americans on governing boards.
Diversify
Diversity gives institutions the opportunity to be better aligned with the communities they serve, improve decision-making and expand networks of dedicated talent.
AABLI Board Leadership Program
This comprehensive three-day program will provide the foundation and expertise for effective organizational governance.
PUBLIC BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TRAINING
Public Boards and Commissions are important bodies for impacting communities at the state, regional and local levels.
CORPORATE DIRECTORS INITIATIVE
AABLI-CDI is a leadership development and networking program focused on the preparation of professionals of color for the corporate boardroom.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SERIES
The African American Board Leadership Institute partners with organizations across the state to provide outstanding professional development opportunities to individuals and nonprofit organizations in the community.
The Value of AABLI
For Individuals
AABLI offers business professionals training, guidance, and opportunities in their pursuit of board leadership. Alumni and experienced board members can benefit from our continuing education courses, webinars, invitations to guest speakers series, and valuable networking events.
For Organizations
Many boards lack diversity and tend to elect individuals who share the same personal networks. This potentially limits opportunities to reach beyond their boundaries. AABLI helps organizations diversify and find qualified African American candidates to serve on their boards.
AABLI is pioneering change for this country and will soon be a global force. If you’re ready to gain or enhance your board presence and impact your community at the decision table, sign up with AABLI today!
–LaVada English, Class #10
I commend AABLI for the targeted focus to support African Americans serving boards. It was so inspiring to learn from a brilliant faculty and to be in a cohort of the best and brightest.
–Kelly Redmond, Class #10
I consider it my personal responsibility to join a board not only to expand my network, but to enhance my personal and professional experience. AABLI is there to help me, as an alum, achieve my objectives. I have learned a great deal from the board interview process alone.
–Brittany Carter, Class #7