The vision begins with action!
Our Core Values for Empowering Black Women
Guiding Principles for Black Women in Business
Black Women United Alliance (BWUA) is a registered nonprofit Black women business organization dedicated to educating, empowering, connecting, and advancing Black women. We support Black women entrepreneurs and Black women in business through education, professional development, technology, mentorship, networking, and access to opportunities. Our programs strengthen entrepreneurship, financial capability, and Black women leadership while creating meaningful connections that help women and their communities thrive.
Education
Providing educational programs that build knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, leadership, technology and AI, and financial capability.
Connection
Building meaningful relationships that connect Black women to resources, mentorship, professional networks, business relationships, and one another.
Empowerment
Equipping Black women with the knowledge, resources, skills, and support to advance their careers, grow businesses, lead, thrive, and create lasting impact.
Service
Strengthening communities through education, mentorship, wellness, collaboration, and charitable initiatives that promote individual and community advancement.
Supporting Black Women Entrepreneurs & Leadership
Transforming Big Dreams into Realities for Black Women
We also believe advancement becomes more powerful when black women are connected and empowered to support one another. BWUA brings Black women together to build relationships, share knowledge, access resources, develop leadership skills, and create lasting impact in their businesses, careers, and communities.
Our Leadership Team

Dr. Tamara Haskins
President
Bio

Shatara Walker-Joseph
Vice President
Bio

Tara Davis
Executive Director
Bio
Our Executive Committee
Real Estate Members & Sponsors Committee Director
Finance & Funding Strategies Committee Director
Natural Wellness & Health Committee Director
Events & Special Initiatives Committee Director
What are our priorities?
Selecting Board Members
Building Educational Programs & Resources
Connecting With Sponsors & Partners
