AAFEA Mission

• To promote the professional development and advancement of African Americans into and within the senior levels of the United States Government;

• To sponsor and advocate programs, policies, practices, and processes that promote career enhancing opportunities and the development of critical skills for African Americans; and

• To establish partnerships and alliances with other senior-level associations, public and private sector organizations and academia to leverage resources to develop intellectual capital to effectively execute the business of the federal government.

AAFEA HOT TOPICS

• Save the Date: The 2009 AAFEA Workshop and Training Conference will be held April 13 - 15, 2009 in Williamsburg, Virginia at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.  Early bird conference registration is $600 per person. 

• More than 230 people attended the 2008 AAFEA Workshop & Training Conference held April 8, 2008 at the Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC.  Thanks to all who made this event a great success!

• The Senior Executive Service Diversity Assurance Act has been introduced into the Senate as S 2148 and the House of Representatives as HR 3774.   AAFEA and many other prominent organizations support this bill.  To ensure passage of this Act please contact your representatives and your congressman/woman and obtain their support for this Act/Bill.