Dear AABLI Alums and Supporters: The African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI) is pleased to announce the appointment of nonprofit sector veteran Trella Randolph-Cole as managing director. With more than 30 years of experience in a range of leadership roles, Ms. Randolph-Cole is exceptionally well prepared to take the helm at AABLI as our organization…
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Angel Roberson Daniels
Executive Director, Angell Foundation
AABLI Board Member
Class #5
Though February is officially the month in which our nation observes the significance of Black people’s contributions to its advancement, the African American community actually honors its history throughout the year.
DetailsWritten by: Darrell Brown
Retired Bank Executive
Founder & CEO of The ReWirement Project
In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson emerged as the primary catalyst for the establishment of an annual time to educate people about Black history and culture. Each February is now officially known as Black History Month, serving as a reminder of African Americans’ legacy and contributions to society. The designation reminds us that Black history is also American history.
DetailsWritten by: Jonathan Sandville
President and CEO
The year 2021 was packed with significant dates. Some we celebrated. Some we’d rather forget. But when I reflect on the year, I think about two important dates in particular, both in the last quarter: November 26 and December 31.
The first of these is well known. On November 26, the World Health Organization officially announced the Omicron variant as an emerging, highly infectious version of COVID-19. This news cemented the changes most of us had assumed would be temporary adjustments in how we live, work, and socialize.
The second, less familiar date—December 31—was the official deadline for publicly held corporations headquartered in California to diversify their boards with directors from underrepresented communities.
DetailsWritten by: Virgil Roberts
Board Chair
January is often considered the month for resets. It is the month when people make resolutions to do better—to lose weight, stop smoking, change jobs. In the spirit of new beginnings and in my capacity as a co-founder and chair of the African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI), I’ve been thinking about the past and future of our hardworking organization.
DetailsWritten by: Tyrone Roderick Williams
CEO, Fresno Housing Authority, Fresno CA
AABLI Alumnus Class #17
The pandemic has disproportionately impacted lower and moderate income wage earners, who tend to be people of color and women, as well as historically marginalized communities.
DetailsWritten By: Eugene Boykins
AABLI Founding Board Member
Are you ready for your personal “New Beginnings Plan”? Are you enthusiastic about serving others? If so, the African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI) might be your solution.
DetailsWritten By: Steven Tolbert
Vice President of Finance and Administration,
Loyola High School of Los Angeles
AABLI Alumnus, Class # 17
The African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI) was instrumental in helping me get appointed to the Board of Chrysalis, a Los Angeles based non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless and low-income individuals prepare for, find and retain employment. In response to my request for Board Placement Assistance, AABLI provided me with a list of names of organizations that matched my interests, along with supporting materials.
DetailsWritten By: Dr. Loren M. Hill, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist & Executive Coach
AABLI Aluma, Class #6
Finally! You’ve been grinding at your commitment (work or volunteer efforts), meeting all your deadlines, and even doing that little extra. Today you were even told by someone that they appreciate all your hard work. That compliment feels good, but you also want to leverage that praise.
DetailsWritten by: Mark Loranger, M.B.A.
President & CEO, Chrysalis
Chrysalis was delighted when the African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI) referred Steve Tolbert (Class #17) to us for consideration as a board member.
It was clear from our first discussion that Steve had been well prepared by AABLI for board membership at Chrysalis, which is dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment.
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