Black Women Building Bridges (BWBB)
An intimate, community-centered convening for women across institutions, industries, identities, generations, and geographies.
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Event Details
Date
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
(Programming)
Location
New York City
(Venue TBA)
A Space for Meaningful Connection
Black Women Building Bridges (BWBB) is an intimate, community-centered convening designed for women across Institutions, Industries, Identities, Generations, and Geographies (IIIGG).
Hosted in Manhattan, BWBB brings together students, scholars, professionals, and leaders working across media, health, law, technology, and community impact to engage in thoughtful dialogue and collective reflection.
Anchored within a dynamic academic and professional ecosystem, the NYU setting enables meaningful engagement across undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and professionals operating throughout New York City and beyond.
The gathering emphasizes cross-institutional access, intellectual curiosity, and real-world application. The program is intentionally intergenerational, creating space for knowledge transfer, continuity, and long-term community building.
Why This Moment Matters
BWBB is grounded in the understanding that we are living through a moment in time, not a final or defining period.
The central question guiding this gathering is how women can build intentionally now so that when this moment passes, we are positioned to continue, amplify, and expand our collective work.
Strategic Reflection
Rather than reacting to urgency alone, BWBB creates space to reflect on how power, influence, and leadership can be redefined strategically and sustained over time.
Long-Term Vision
Participants are invited to consider how their roles, relationships, and responsibilities contribute to long-term impact across generations and geographies.
Collective Building
This gathering centers the understanding that sustainable change requires intentional community building, knowledge sharing, and cross-generational collaboration.
Program Overview
1
11:00 – 11:25 AM
Sign-In & Arrivals
2
11:25 – 12:10 PM
Social Hour + Brunch
Light refreshments, music, and informal connection
3
12:10 – 12:25 PM
Opening Remarks & Tone-Setting
Welcome and grounding from hosts
4
12:25 – 3:10 PM
Three Core Sessions
Deep dialogue across media, health, and law
5
3:10 – 3:30 PM
Closing Reflections & Community Close
6
3:30 PM
Departures Begin
Session Highlights
Session 1 · Media, Culture, & Storytelling
Led by
Kayla Fory
Public Figures Partnerships Lead, Meta
Featuring
Kelsey Russell
Media Literacy Influencer & Co-Host, First Stop News
Focus: Representation & Reach
This session explores how women are reclaiming narratives in a digital and AI-driven media landscape. Participants will engage in dialogue about storytelling as both craft and strategy, examining how representation shapes culture and how reach can be leveraged for lasting impact.
Session 2 · Wellness, Technology, & Health Equity
Led by
Tyler Baker
MPH Candidate, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and former Business Consultant at Deloitte
Featuring
  • Kourtney Bobb — Founder, BWHEL, MPH Candidate at The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and Finance & Operations Management Associate at Northwell Health
Focus: Healing, Innovation, & the Future of Community Health
This session centers on the intersection of wellness, technology, and healthcare. Leaders in public health and community care will discuss how innovation can serve healing, how systems can be reimagined, and how women are leading the charge toward accessible, culturally responsive health solutions.
Session 3 · Law, Technology, & Leadership
Led by
Nshera Tutu
Legal & Investigative Analyst, NYC Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigation
Featuring
  • Dani Makia — Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder, PEMBE, and Vice President, Privacy Compliance & Risk Management, JPMorgan Chase
  • Trecia Pessoa — Vice President & Senior Managing Counsel, Consumer Products, Impact Solutions and Blockchain & Digital Assets, Mastercard
Focus: Law, Leadership, & Legacy
This session examines ethical innovation, access, and the future of legal leadership. Participants will explore how women in law and technology are navigating complex systems, building influence, and creating pathways for those who follow—shaping not just careers, but legacies.
BWBB is designed so participants leave not only informed, but better positioned—with greater clarity on how to navigate their work, expand their influence, and contribute to long-term progress for Black women and the communities they serve.
Whether you're a student mapping your path, a professional deepening your practice, or a leader expanding your reach, BWBB creates space for the reflection and relationship-building that positions you for what comes next.

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