About BDPA
BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) was founded in 1975 by Earl A. Pace, Jr. and the late David Wimberley after the two met in Philadelphia to discuss their concerns about minorities in the data processing field. There was a lack of minorities in middle and upper management, low recruitment and poor preparation of minorities for these positions, and an overall lack of career mobility.
Through ceaseless drive and personal networking, the founders built an organization of 35 members, hosted presentations to improve data processing skills and launched a job opportunities announcement service. This nucleus has grown to over 55 chapters throughout the United States and thousands of members.
Today, BDPA is a global member focused organization that serves the professional well-being of its stakeholders. BDPA remains committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum of resources to members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the community. The organization is a catalyst for professional growth and technical development for those in the IT industry.
To explore BDPA’s history of impacting careers, read testimonials from those who have been enriched by their experience and see BDPA in action.
The BDPA national headquarters is located at:
6301 Ivy Lane
Suite 700
Greenbelt, Maryland 20770
For more information about National BDPA:
e-mail info@bdpa.org or call 1-800-727-BDPA (2372)
Chicago Chapter was chartered March 16th, 1986, and is currently the largest BDPA chapter, with nearly 400 members
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Elected Officers Rhonda Boyd Vince Jones Taylor Evans Robert Modiest Millie Liggins Yvette Davison |
Department Directors Communications Department Education Department Marketing Department Member Services Department Professional Services Department Student Member Services Department |