About Us
The International Minority Bankers Alliance (IMBA) was created with one simple but powerful truth in mind: when we lift each other up, we all rise higher.
IMBA is a community of financial services professionals from every corner of the industry, united by a shared purpose to champion, develop, and elevate representation in banking and finance across the world. We are here to be a thought leader, a resource, and a connector for those who have the talent, the drive, and the heart, but who too often haven’t been given the access.​
IMBA was born from a group of seasoned minority banking professionals in the Chicago area who came together seeking a safe space. A place where they could be authentic, share ideas, dream bigger, and set their sights on goals that once felt out of reach. In that room, something powerful happened: they realized they were not alone. And from that moment, a movement started.
​Today, IMBA (a 501c3) stands as a beacon for Black and Brown professionals across the financial sector. Our mission is grounded in creating opportunities, opening doors, and making sure that every voice, especially the ones that have gone unheard for far too long, is seen, valued, and supported. We foster honest conversations, meaningful relationships, and development pathways that help our members grow not just in their careers, but in confidence and purpose.
As IMBA expands its reach around the globe, we remain rooted in one belief: when we build a financial industry with more representation, we are building a better future for all of us. And that future starts with community, compassion, and the courage to lift as we climb.
ABOUT IMBA:
Our Team
The leadership of IMBA is made up of people who don’t just hold titles, they hold purpose. Our team leads with vision, heart, and a genuine commitment to opening doors for others in the financial services world. Each leader brings wisdom, lived experience, and a deep belief in creating opportunities that help professionals grow, connect, and step confidently into their potential. They are advocates, bridge builders, and champions for progress working every day to guide our members toward greater possibilities. Their dedication has shaped IMBA’s growth, strengthened our mission, and helped reimagine what the future of finance can look like when we lift one another up.
Desiree Rideaux
Board Chair,
Programming
Citibank
Jorge Reyes
Board Member,
Assistant Treasurer
Wintrust Bank
Terrell Stanley
Board Member,
Strategy
Garden Grown
A. Gregory Hunt
Vice Chair,
Sponsorships
Willing to Hunt
Karl Riley II
Board Member,
Memberships
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Myran Brewer
Board Member,
Secretary
Health Care Service Corporation
Letty Flores Poole
Board Member,
Sponsorships
BMO Bank
Maurice Harris
Board Member,
Community Outreach
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Sharlene Stanley
Board Member,
Treasurer
Willing to Hunt
Andrew Payne
Board Member,
Community Outreach
Byline Bank
Corporate Sponsors
Join us in championing representation within the global banking and financial services community. Partnering with IMBA will provide value to your organization in the following ways:
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GAIN EXPOSURE TO A RICH AND INFLUENTIAL AUDIENCE
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POSITION YOUR COMPANY AS A THOUGHT LEADER
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ACCESS EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
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BENEFIT FROM EXTENSIVE BRAND VISIBILITY ACROSS OUR PLATFORMS
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CUSTOMIZE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TO TARGET SPECIFIC DEMOGRAPHICS
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SHOWCASE YOUR DEDICATION TO REPRESENTATION & IMPROVE YOUR BRAND
For more information, feel free to download our corporate sponsorship deck below.
Thank you to our 2025 corporate sponsors!
Contact Us
Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor or member, or if you have any other inquiries! Thank you, and a member of our team will get back to you shortly.