BDPA - Twin Cities Foundation

The BDPA - Twin Cities Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded and chartered in 2008 to support programming and direct services provided with the assistance of minority professionals and membership of the BDPA Twin Cities Chapter. Our Chapter is one of a 55-chapter national network organized to address concerns about minorities in the data processing field, in particular a lack of minorities in middle and upper management, low recruitment and poor preparation of minorities for these positions, and an overall lack of career mobility.

MISSION:
The mission of BDPA–Twin Cities Foundation is to support local Information Technology (IT) professionals and youth to increase the number of historically under-represented persons of color in Computer Science and Information Technology.

BDPA–Twin Cities Foundation programming and services aim to strengthen the expertise of youth having an interest in the IT industry through education, mentoring and work experience. Although our target audience is minority youth, we offer our expertise to any individual considering Information Technology for a future career or business potential. BDPA–Twin Cities Foundation enjoys the support of the local business community, both private and public. We partner with organizations and schools to help make the Twin Cities community a global leader in technology expertise and talent.

BDPA – Twin Cities Foundation
Board of Directors

Joseph Richburg, President
Keystone Computer Solutions, Inc.

Aaron Young , Vice President
Minnesota Department of Human Services

Dorothy Richburg , Treasurer
Keystone Computer Solutions, Inc.

Fredrick Blocton, Secretary
Keystone Computer Solutions, Inc.

Clint Dixon
3M, Retired