BDPA-Bay Area Chapter

BDPA-Bay Area drives the vision and mission of the national organization by providing programs and services for Silicon Valley technology and business professionals. The chapter strives to increase the number of under-represented persons in Computer Science, Information Technology, Green Technologies and Biotechnology.

     Programs and Services
    Program Meetings: presentations on leading-edge topics in technology

    Community Outreach: entrepreneurial and technical programs for youth 

    Mentoring, internships and professional networking opportunities

    Community partnerships with organizations that have an interest in       Information Technology, Biotechnology and Green Technologies.

BDPA was founded in 1975 by Earl A. Pace Jr. and the late David Wimberly. The two met in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania to discuss their concerns with minority involvement in data processing careers. They conversed over the lack of minorities in middle and upper management, low recruitment statistics, poor preparation of minorities for IT-related careers, and a lack of career mobility.

Through ceaseless drive and personal networking, the founders created an organization of thirty-five members. Pace Jr. and Wimberly hosted presentations detailing methods to build data-processing skills and launched a job opportunities announcement service. The organization was originally formed as the Black Data Processing Associates.  Over the years, we’ve recognized the global impact of our mission and enjoy a much broader appeal. Membership is open to everyone.

Today, BDPA is a non-profit 501(c)3, global, membership-focused organization that serves the professional well-being of its stakeholders. BDPA remains committed to excellence and providing a wide spectrum of resources to members, corporate sponsors, businesses, educational institutions and the community. The organization is a catalyst for professional growth and technical development; and has expanded to over fifty-five chapters throughout the United States, including thousands of members. 

Our organization aspires to provide technical training, internships and mentorships from the classroom to the boardroom.

Want to know more? Contact the chapter at info@bdpabayarea.org or call 510.894.2058