Black Caucus of the GFOA

Black Caucus of the GFOA

Eligibility: Black Caucus is open to any active or associate GFOA member.

Mission Statement

Established in 1991, the Black Caucus of the Government Finance Officers Association is dedicated to supporting the aspirations and achievements of African American public finance officers; to pursue professional development opportunities for our members; and to sponsor projects to assist African Americans seeking careers in government finance. Through education and networking opportunities, the Black Caucus supports members in their careers and encourages members to participate and contribute at the national level and in the state associations.

This Affinity Group is a free member benefit with no additional fees or volunteer requirements. As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive networking events, webinars, and an online Community forum to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships with your peers.

GFOA Staff Liaisons:

  • LaKisha McCrary, Senior Manager, Research and Consulting Center
  • Mark Mack, Senior Manager, Research and Consulting Center
  • Thao Pham, Consultant, Research and Consulting Center

  • Black Caucus Registration

    The Black Caucus is open to any active or associate GFOA member.

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  • Black Caucus Officers

    Officers consist of a chair, vice-chair, secretary, and immediate past chair.

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  • Member Spotlight: Rhonda Cheatham

    Rhonda Cheatham serves as Chief, Management Operations, OFRM, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Government Operations Cluster, for the District of Columbia.

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  • Black Caucus By-Laws

    The Black Caucus By-Laws were approved on June 11, 1995.

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  • Black Caucus Member Community

    The Black Caucus Member Community is a place for members to get updates on caucus activities, post discussions, share documents, and more.

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Black Caucus Newsletter

Black Caucus newsletters are sent to member quarterly. Newsletters features relevant articles, member spotlights, polls, book recommendations and more.

View February 2025 Newsletter

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