Question 1

What is the Stanford Black Alumni Summit?

Accepted Answer

Led by alumni, the Summit is a “can’t miss” gathering for all Stanford Black Alumni (undergraduates and graduates). The program features fun sessions, high-profile and game-changing alumni, inspirational keynote speakers, entertainment, meaningful networking and more.

Question 2

When and where is the event?

Accepted Answer

The Stanford Black Alumni Summit will take place March 21 - March 24th, 2024 (Thursday-Sunday) at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. Please plan to arrive on Thursday in time for the Opening Reception and depart late Sunday afternoon.

Question 3

Why should I attend?

Accepted Answer

Stanford Black alumni (undergraduates and graduates) from across the world, from every era, class, and school attend the Summit. You should be there to experience the energy!

Question 4

I haven't been connected with Stanford since graduation, or I wasn't very connected to the Black Community when I was there.  Should I still attend the Summit?"

Accepted Answer

By all means, you should be there! A major goal of the event is to help alumni reconnect, so here’s your chance to do so in a fun, safe space.  This is a great opportunity to connect with people you may have wanted to meet while on campus, or after graduation. It is never too late to get to know your fellow Black alumni!

Question 5

What's in it for me?

Accepted Answer

This is going to be an event like no other! Imagine a getaway that combines all the things you loved about Stanford, takes it to the next level and facilitates an opportunity for Black alumni to connect across classes, eras, schools, undergraduate and graduate experiences. We will laugh, learn, make meaningful new connections and energize existing ones, draw inspiration, share information, and impact our community. As members of the Stanford Black Alumni network, we possess specialized resources and connections that we SHOULD leverage. SNBAA is focused on helping you get involved in making that happen!

Question 6

How is the Summit going to be different from Reunion or other University events?

Accepted Answer

Historically, Stanford Black alumni across graduating classes and schools have occasionally gathered to celebrate and reconnect (Alumni Summit in 1984 leading up to Stanford Centennial, Stanford Centennial in 1991, Black Alumni Reunions in the '90s, Minority Alumni Conference in 2004, Orange Bowl in 2011, Fiesta Bowl in 2012). Although the University has sponsored activities geared toward the Black community at every reunion since 2000, we seek to augment these efforts by creating an ongoing forum for inter-generational, cross-class, and cross-school connection for Black alumni.

Question 7

Who is organizing the Summit?

Accepted Answer

This alumni-led event is hosted by the Stanford National Black Alumni Association (SNBAA). The SNBAA Board provides oversight for and works in conjunction with the Summit Leadership Team.  This year the Summit Leadership Team is chaired by ​David Doggette '91, Tracey Webb '82, and Kelsei Wharton '12.  They spearhead a talented group of alumni of the University.

Question 8

What is the University's involvement with the Summit?

Accepted Answer

The Summit is an alumni-led event, conceived, planned, and hosted by the Stanford National Black Alumni Association (SNBAA). SNBAA is an official chartered club of the University. The Summit has the support of, but is not hosted by, the University.

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