Black Employee Resource Group (BERG)

Vision

To provide a safe space and professional resources for underrepresented individuals affected by systemic racism, discrimination, and inequalities and to encourage solidarity amongst all staff, faculty, and students.

How to Join

Want to be a part of this group? Complete a membership application today!

BERG Membership Application

You may also contact us at BERG@utmb.edu for more information about the group and to get added to our email list!

BERG - Latest Videos

BERG Black History Month

State of Healthcare for African Americans

Helpful Resources

Human Resources

The Black Alliance Facebook Page

Leadership Committee

BERG - Leadership Committee

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Executive Sponsors

Dr. David Brown
Dr. Kendall Campbell
Co-Chairs

Richard M. Walker, MHA (Chair)
Tomiko I. Fisher, MBA (Chair-Elect)
Advisory Board Members

Steven J. Baines
Valrie Brown
E. Earl Butler
Creshonda Collins
Tammie Collins
Lorraine Hunter-Simpson
Vickie Jones (Founder)
Soshe Mayes
Dr. Jayco McCowan (Founder)
Dr. Cindy West
Meisha Wilson-Leonard
Committees

Communications & Social Media Committee Members:

Michelle Conley
Website & e-newsletter Editor
Kyle Beede
Social Media
Tomiko Fisher & Makia Golliday
Newsletter Content Providers
Other Committees
Open
If you are interested in chairing or becoming a member of a committee, email berg@utmb.edu

Latest News & Updates

May 2022

May 1, 2022 • 8:00 a.m.

Juneteenth Celebrations, Earth Day Reflections and more
February 2022

February 1, 2022 • 8:30 a.m.

We hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and had an opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones. Here is a preview of plans for 2022.