B Academics is excited to announce that our executive director, Jessica Yinka Thomas has recently been appointed a member of the Board of Directors for the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA). Beginning September 1, 2023, she will serve a 5 year term, alongside 34 other distinguished alumni and represent the community of 220,000+ Stanford University alumni around the world. Jessica graduated from Stanford University with a BS in Engineering/Product Design in 1995 and has been an engaged alum since. The Stanford Alumni Association Board of Directors sets priorities for Stanford’s alumni relations, oversees SAA’s administration and programs, monitors budgets and long-term program plans, and approves goals for the division. Congratulations Jessica!