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.
GFOA Staff Contact:
- Michael Belarmino, Senior Policy Advisor, Federal Liaison Center
- Mark Mack, Manager, Research and Consulting Center
Member Spotlight: Debra Roberts
Debra Roberts is a certified public accountant licensed in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia. She has more than twenty years of experience in budgeting, finance, and audit
Black Caucus Registration
The Black Caucus is open to any active or associate GFOA member.
Black Caucus Officers
Officers consist of a chair, vice-chair, secretary, and Immediate past chair.
Black Caucus By-Laws
The Black Caucus By-Laws were approved on June 11, 1995.
Affinity Groups
GFOA facilitates six affinity groups that meet periodically throughout the year. Groups include the Black Caucus, LGBTQIA+ Caucus, Small Government Forum, Urban Forum, Utility Finance Forum, and Women's Public Finance Network. Meetings are open to all GFOA members.
Current Black Caucus Members
Black Caucus members currently work throughout the United States representing cities, counties, school districts, utilities and other types of government. To engage with the Black Caucus, please click on the link above to register.