Jamaican-born Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy appointed first Black Female Chair of NACUBO

Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy, a Jamaican-born executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Howard University, has been appointed as the new board chair for the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), based in the USA.

Dubroy’s appointment, effective August 1, marks a historic moment as she becomes the first Black female board chair in NACUBO’s history. NACUBO, founded in 1962, is a nonprofit professional organization representing chief administrative and financial officers at more than 1,700 colleges and universities across the United States. The organization is dedicated to advancing economic vitality, business practices, and support for higher education institutions in their missions.

Dubroy’s appointment is a significant milestone in NACUBO’s journey towards diversity and inclusivity in its leadership. Reflecting on her new role, Dubroy said, “I am immensely optimistic about the future of NACUBO. We’ve never been stronger, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members to strengthen the value we provide to our member institutions, and in turn, to the students they serve.”