Columbia Business School African American Alumni Association
Who We Are
An independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the professional success, leadership impact, and collective influence of Columbia Business School alumni of African descent.
The Community
Who We Are, in 30 Seconds
CBS4A Community
Connected across five decades of Columbia Business School.
Our Purpose
Connecting Five Decades of Black Business Leadership
The CBS4A network spans every career stage, from current students entering their first roles to senior executives, board chairs, and retired partners. The range means the community already has the relationships, capital, and influence to move the needle on anything it chooses to prioritize.
Read Our MissionProfessional Success
Connecting talent with opportunity across industries and geographies.
Leadership Impact
Elevating Black executives into board rooms and decision-making roles.
Collective Influence
Harnessing the network to create lasting systemic change.
Community
Building lasting relationships from the Class of ’73 to today’s students.
4A in Focus
Alumni Spotlight
Co-Architect, SGNL
Jen Randle '06
From helping global brands navigate moments of trust fracture to building a consultancy centered on self-trust and institutional coherence, Jen Randle has built a career at the intersection of strategy, leadership, culture, and systems transformation. As co-architect of SGNL, Jen works with individuals and institutions navigating moments of change, helping them build more aligned, resilient, and enduring ways of operating.
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Vice President of Marketing Effectiveness, Pfizer
Lauren Pattani '97
From launching life-changing therapies to leading at the helm of global healthcare and marketing organizations, Lauren Pattani '97 has built a career defined by impact and conviction. Now Vice President of Marketing Effectiveness at Pfizer, she brings together authentic leadership, inclusion, and healthcare equity with a clear mission: expand access, elevate diverse voices, and ensure no one is left behind.
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Brand Marketing, Unilever · Founder, Vineyard ICON
Erin Goldson '16
From advancing CROWN Act initiatives at Dove to founding Vineyard ICON on Martha's Vineyard, Erin Goldson has built her career at the intersection of brand marketing, cultural storytelling, and community building. Approaching a decade at Unilever, she has led innovation, engagement, and storytelling across brands like Dove, Degree, and SheaMoisture, while building Vineyard ICON into a platform that celebrates leaders and creates cross-generational impact.
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Whether you are a current student, recent graduate, or senior leader, CBS4A is your network.