Juilliard Black Alumni Association - JBAA

In collaboration with the Office of Alumni Relations since 2020, the Juilliard Black Alumni Association (JBAA) was founded in 2020 and was formalized as a Juilliard 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 will provide a bridge between Black students, faculty, and administration by providing resources, advisement, and mentorship. The JBAA will work to raise money for scholarships and project grants given to students throughout the academic year and summer, as well as to help organize recruitment/headhunter days on campus throughout the school year. Mentorship resources will consist of JBAA members serving as mentors for Black students (as part of the JBAA mentorship program) but also to support fellow Black alumni through networking and job opportunities. Through its mission and purpose, the JBAA will enrich the health of Juilliard by addressing long-standing needs and demands of not only the Black community on campus, but the entire student, faculty, and administrative bodies. We firmly believe that our mission will attract prospective Black students to the school, especially once they see an established association of Black 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 being involved with and/or participating in JBAA events, please contact [email protected] or opt-in to hear directly from the JBAA.

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.

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

The Juilliard Black Alumni Group Mentorship Program will foster professional and personal growth among Black 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 Black students with support in

• Community Building: Boost student confidence and foster a supportive community
• Resource Access: Offer essential resources for college and post-graduation
• Experiential Learning: Enable hands-on experience and learning opportunities
• Post-graduation Connection: Maintain 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.