Black Faculty and Staff Association

The University of California, Riverside, Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFASA) was established in 2017 to address the issues and concerns unique to employees and students at the University of California, Riverside. The mission of BFASA, as a partner in the educational enterprise, is to create and maintain a climate which is conducive to the well-being and professional development aspirations of Black staff, faculty and students.  The purpose of BFASA is to strengthen relationships among Black staff, faculty and students as well as the campus and local community, to encourage the recruitment and retention of Black staff, faculty, and students and enhance staff advancement and career development opportunities.

Staff and faculty who want to become mentors should email: bfasa@ucr.edu

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Victorino Moreira Chair

 

Victorino Moreira, Chair

Undergraduate Academic Advisor for MDU

CHASS Student Affairs

 

 

Paige McGee Vice Chair

 

Paige McGee, Vice-Chair

Research Administrator II

Department of Entomology

 

 

Shaleta Smith Secretary

 

 Shaleta Smith, Secretary

Executive Assistant

Social Medicine, Population, and Public Health

 

 

Katrice Calloway treasurer

 

Katrice Calloway, Treasurer

Budget & Operations Manager

CHASS Dean's Office

 

 

Chanel Parish Past chair

 

Chanel Parrish, Chair

Financial & Administrative Coordinator

Career Services center

 

 

 Past Board Members

As we transition back to campus, meetings will continue to be held via zoom through December in order to accommodate our members who will be working on campus and/or remotely. Zoom link for general meeting will be sent to members thru the listserv. In the new year, we will reevaluate if we will continue meetings over zoom for the remainder of the year or will have a hybrid format. Please contact us at bfasa@ucr.edu with any questions, comments, or concerns. 


  • Wed, July 14, 2021 11:00-12:00pm
  • Wed, August 11, 2021 11:00-12:00pm

  • Wed, September 8, 2021 11:00-12:00pm
  • Wed, October 13, 2021 11:00-12:00pm
  • Wed, November 10, 2021 11:00-12:00pm
  • Wed, December 8, 2021 11:00-12:00pm

 

As we transition back to campus, lunches will continue to be held via zoom through December in order to accommodate our members who will be working on campus and/or remotely. Zoom link will be provided thru the listserv. Please contact us at bfasa@ucr.edu with any questions, comments, or concerns. 

Brotha Lunch Schedule

  • Wed, July 21, 2021 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wed, August 18, 2021 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wed, September 15, 2021 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wed, October 20, 2021 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wed, November 17, 2021 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wed, December 15, 2021 12:00-1:00pm

Sista Lunch Schedule

  • Wed, July 28, 2021 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wed, August 25, 2021 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wed, September 29, 2021 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wed, October 27, 2021 12:00-1:00pm
  • Wed, November 24, 2021 12:00-1:00pm

African Student Programs

Director: Dr. Jamal Myrick 

Email: Jamal.myrick@ucr.edu

Website: https://asp.ucr.edu/

UCR Black Alumni Chapter

President: Keona Henderson

Email: ucraaba@gmail.com

Website: https://alumni.ucr.edu/alumni-networks

UCR Staff Assembly

President: Jeff Girod

Email: jeff.girod@ucr.edu

Website: https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/

If you'd like to support BFASA please email bfasa@ucr.edu for additional information.