Kamelah Muhammad, MBA
About Kamelah Muhammad, MBA
Kamelah Muhammad, MBA, is the Social Responsibility Program Manager at the National Basketball Association, known for her work in social justice and DEI initiatives.
Company
Kamelah Muhammad is currently working at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in New York, New York, United States. She holds the position of Social Responsibility Program Manager, a role she has been serving in since 2021. In this capacity, she develops and leads programming, partnerships, and event activations to advance the NBA's social justice efforts and DEI initiatives.
Title
Kamelah Muhammad holds the title of Social Responsibility Program Manager at the NBA. Her responsibilities include leading the execution of major events such as the NBA All-Star, NBA Finals, and NBA Global Games. Additionally, she serves as a strategic partner to 30 domestic NBA teams to elevate community efforts and establish meaningful partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Kamelah Muhammad received her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Georgia. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Public Relations from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Her educational background has equipped her with crucial skills in marketing, communication, and social responsibility, which she actively applies in her current role at the NBA.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to joining the NBA, Kamelah Muhammad held several key positions in various organizations. Notably, she was the Director of Partnership Marketing at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 2021, and served as the Assistant Director of Partnership Marketing & Communications from 2017 to 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. She has also worked with the National Black MBA Association as Director of Leaders of Tomorrow for its Atlanta Chapter from 2017 to 2019.
Achievements
Kamelah Muhammad made history by planning and executing the NBA's first-ever NBA HBCU Classic during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend. She manages relationships with corporate and community partners and oversees ongoing strategic planning, communication, and social media efforts. Her work significantly contributes to the NBA's social justice and DEI initiatives.