The Tufts Black Alumni Association (TBAA) is a chapter of the Tufts University Alumni Association. TBAA strives to maintain the bond between Black alumni and Tufts University by developing programs and events that encourage prolonged involvement with the greater Tufts community. The chapter coordinates with the Africana Center and the Office of Alumni Relations to plan communications and events.

For additional information about the Tufts Black Alumni Association and the Tufts University Alumni Association, please visit the group's website.

Alumni Spotlight

Andrea Wade, J90

Specializing in brand marketing, positioning, and segment research, Andrea is a brand agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a talent and literary agency based in Los Angeles, California with offices in Nashville, New York City and Beijing.

Andrea joined CAA from Countrywide Financial where she led marketing efforts to reach Hispanic, African American, and Asian customer segments. She employed a variety of techniques including traditional marketing, lifestyle marketing, and entertainment and sport sponsorships to help Countrywide achieve the number one lender position in these segments for two consecutive years.

Prior to Countrywide, Andrea worked in consulting with firms such as Arthur Andersen, Deloitte & Touche, and BASE International, where she focused on developing marketing and operational strategies to help clients improve efficiency and profitability. Wade has worked in various industries including retail, publishing, internet, financial services, and entertainment.

Andrea also served as a Senior Product Manager with eToys.com and as an Associate Editor with Scholastic Inc. She began her career as a bilingual kindergarten teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School district as part of the Teach For America program.

Andrea has a BA in International Relations from Tufts University and received her MBA in Marketing from The Anderson School, University of California, Los Angeles.