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Closing Out 2025 with Celebrations and Gratitude

As we close out an incredible year, we want to take a moment to celebrate our collective achievements and look forward to the opportunities ahead. 2025 has been one of growth, collaboration, and impact, and itโ€™s all thanks to YOU: our amazing members, partners, and supporters.


From your Executive Board, we wish you a happy, safe, and joyful holiday season. Remember to take a moment for yourself by resting, reflecting, and recharging. Hereโ€™s to an even brighter year ahead!

Join Our Giving Tuesday Initiative

This Giving Tuesday, DFW-ABA is proud to join the global generosity movement and launch our own campaign to support the incubator of business and accounting talent in the DFW area.


Your gift will help fund scholarships, mentorships, student outreach efforts, and other programs that empower young Black professionals to pursue business careers.


Your donation will support many programs and initiatives, like the Student Symposium, CPE events, and the Day-One Readiness Cohort. All are programs to help people at varying stages: from job/internship opportunities as a student, to the transition period between school and full-time employment, to remaining current on important matters as a professional.


Please consider donating โ€” or sharing our page with your network. Every dollar and every share helps strengthen the pipeline and build opportunity for aspiring students and early-career professionals.


The Impact of Your Donation

  • Expand visibility across colleges campus of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

  • Provide access to expert facilitators and career-ready tools

  • Remove financial barriers through scholarships

  • Meet the rising demand from students seeking mentorship, exposure, and belonging


Contribute now: do your part to build the next generation of leaders.


Donate with the link below ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽ„Cousin's Christmas!!๐ŸŽ„

Weโ€™re ending the year with Cousinโ€™s Christmas, our signature holiday networking social. This is shaping up to be an evening dedicated to connection, collaboration, and celebration. We will be linking up with the National Black MBA Association, National Society of Black Engineers, and the D/FW Urban League to put on a strong end to 2025.


Date & Time ๐Ÿ“†: December 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM

Location ๐Ÿ“: Saint Rocco's-Dallas | 3011 Gulden Ln #100, Dallas, TX 75212


Join fellow members and guests for a relaxed, festive atmosphere where you can meet new people, catch up with familiar faces, and grow your professional network before the holiday break.


Learn more and register below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

Keep Your Profile Updated โ€“ Help Us Serve You Better!

Stay connected and help us improve our programming! By updating your profile on the DFW-ABA website, you ensure that we can tailor events, resources, and opportunities that align with your interests and professional goals.


Your updated information also plays a key role in helping us track organizational metrics and enhance our outreach efforts.


Take a moment to log in and update your details today - thank you for being an active part of our community!

No General Body Meeting in December

DFW-ABA will NOT have their regularly scheduled meeting in December. We are excited to kick it back with you all at our Cousin's Christmas event this month.


We will resume regularly scheduled general body meetings in the new year.

Chuck Burch Scholarship Skate Party

The Chuck Burch Scholarship Fund will be hosting their 12th Annual Skating for Scholarships event this year.


The Fund has helped students obtain money for college as well as learn about the entire financial aid process. Numerous scholarships will be awarded each night of the event via random drawing.

๐Ÿ”— Learn More / Register


Date of Event: December 10-14, 2025


** Tickets can also be bought directly from Chuck at Chuck_Burch@hotmail.com or 972 841-1457 **

VITA VOLUNTEERING

Itโ€™s almost that time again! Our annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) initiative is gearing up for the upcoming tax season!


Learn to prepare taxes and help the community at the same time. This is an opportunity to increase your own financial literacy and others'. You will receive free specialized training to become an IRS-certified volunteer.


For more information or to sign-up, please contact community.affairs@dfwaba.org

๐ŸŒŸ KUDOS CORNER ๐ŸŒŸ

This is our special space dedicated to celebrating, highlighting, and encouraging our members who are accomplishing a victory in their personal and professional lives. No success is too big or small - we are here to highlight and congratulate our members' success. Whether it's landing a new job, re-learning to tie your shoes, learning new sleep strategies, earning a certification, launching a successful project, or making an impact in the community, we are here to applaud your achievements. Join us in recognizing the continued efforts and dedication of our outstanding members.


Keep striving for greatness and inspiring others with your incredible journeys!

Let's congratulate Lynette Wilson, CPA, our org's Community Affairs Director, for passing all sections of the CFE exam!

Let's congratulate I'keem Bolds for becoming Sr. Vice President of the Business Law Association at PVAMU!

Meet Our New Membership Co-Director!๐Ÿ‘‹

For this month's Meet-a-Member, we are excited to introduce our new Membership Co-Director, Keren Koffi!


My Background and Journey to DFW-ABA

I started my career in customer service in various industrues such as retail, healthcare and students services. I pivoted to accounting and pursued a MBA in Strategic Management and leadership to deepen my knowledge of business, management, leadership and finance. I currently work as a finance and accounting manager for Safe Harbor Marinas. I am exited to be part of DFW- ABA as I strive to impact those on a similar path as mine.


Memorable/Funny Experience as a Member


The most memorable experience as a member of DFW-ABA was the symposium. I was exited preparing to speak on emotional intelligence and I was pleasantly moved by the enthusiasm of students. I decided to be part of the board so that I could be an asset to an organization that uplifts others in such a way.

The Superpower That I Want

I would choose to remember absolutely everything! Practice makes perfect. However, the brain can get rusty when going over a task that you have not done in a while, haha.

My Advice to New Members


I would consider following up with people after matching on LinkedIn. I would also utilize the groupme.


Hobbies/Activities

I love to attend concerts. I enjoy speaking and writing! I enjoy traveling and anything spa related!


Book That I'm Reading Now


My book club is currently reading "In the arena of the mind" by John Vandergriff.

How Friends Would Describe Me


Stylish ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

Stubborn ๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ

Free ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿพโ€โ™€๏ธ

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Join Our Journey - Get Involved Today

Your skills, passion, and perspectives are what make our community vibrant and strong. As we continue to grow and innovate, we invite you to bring your unique talents to one of our committees. Whether you're looking to make a difference, develop new skills, or connect with fellow members, there's a place for you. Explore our committees and find where you can best contribute to our collective success. Together, we can achieve incredible things.


Dive in and make an impactโ€”Join a committee today!


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