Juilliard Black Alumni Association - JBAA

Founded in 2020, the Juilliard Black Alumni Association (JBAA) joined forces with the Office of Alumni Relations and was formalized as Juilliard’s first alumni group in 2023 with a mission to create a long-standing interdependent relationship by promoting the welfare of the community’s dance, drama, and music divisions. The JBAA serves as a bridge between all students, including Black students, faculty, and administration by providing resources, advisement, and mentorship.

The JBAA raises money for scholarships and project grants given to students throughout the academic year and summer. The group also helps organize recruitment days on campus during the school year. Mentorship resources consist of JBAA members mentoring students (as part of the JBAA mentorship program) but also supporting fellow alumni through networking and job opportunities.

Through its mission and purpose, the JBAA enriches the health of Juilliard by addressing long-standing needs and demands of not only the community on campus but the entire student, faculty, and administrative bodies. JBAA is open to all current Juilliard students and alumni, and they are eligible to participate in all of JBAA’s programs. We firmly believe that our mission attracts prospective students to the school, especially once they see an established association of graduates who can serve as an invaluable resource to them.

PRESIDENT
Amber Pickens (BFA ’15, dance)

VICE PRESIDENT 
Khari Joyner (BM ’13, MM ’14, DMA ’19, cello)

TREASURER
Dave Adewumi (MM ’18, jazz)

SECRETARY
Jonathan Thomas (MM ’19, jazz) 

EVENT PLANNER
Adam Richardson (MM ’11, voice) 

If you are interested in joining the JBAA, please email [email protected] or opt-in to hear directly from the JBAA via their mailing list.

Get your JBAA merch today! Proceeds from the sale of Juilliard Black Alumni Association (JBAA) merchandise will be used to support the JBAA.

Make a donation to support the JBAA. Thank you for your kind support!

The Juilliard Black Alumni Group Mentorship Program fosters professional and personal growth among alumni and students by leveraging the experience and expertise of alumni mentors. To become a mentor or mentee, please sign up below.
 

Mentor Application

Mentee Application

The program provides students with support in:

• Community-building: Boosts student confidence and fosters a supportive community
• Resource Access: Offers essential resources for college and post-graduation
• Experiential Learning: Enables hands-on experience and learning opportunities
• Post-graduation Connection: Maintains a sense of connection after graduation
   

Mentor Program Guidelines

The mentorship program runs throughout the academic year, offering personalized one-on-one mentoring and the possibility of group mentoring for collaborative learning. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to meet monthly, with at least one in-person meeting alongside virtual meetings for ongoing support and flexibility.
 

Mentor Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support
• Share industry knowledge and experience
• Help set and achieve mentee’s goals
• Take initiative in the relationship
• Commit to regular meetings

Program applications are closed for the winter mentorship session. Please stay tuned for future mentorship opportunities!

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