WellPoint Joins BDPA as Silver Level Sponsor

BDPA Students at WellPoint Booth

Recognized as one of the largest health care benefits companies in America, WellPoint, recently joined the growing list of leading corporate giants as a Silver Level Sponsor for the 36th annual National BDPA Technology Conference in Indianapolis on August 5-9, 2014.

“On behalf of the National BDPA Leadership team and its stakeholders, it is my honor and privilege to welcome WellPoint as a Silver Level Sponsor. We thank WellPoint for their commitment and contribution. It is with the support of sponsors like WellPoint that allows BDPA to continue forward with our mission to impact our member’s lives through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics,” reported Dr. Craig Brown, National BDPA president.

BDPA is the premier organization for African American professionals in the information technology industry. For almost 40 years, BDPA has fulfilled its mission by bridging the digital divide and providing career growth opportunities for its members. Currently, there are 46 local chapters across the United States.

Nationally recognized as one of the largest health benefits companies in America, WellPoint ranked 29th on this year's DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list. This marks WellPoint's seventh consecutive appearance on that list, which includes companies from a wide range of industries whose leadership, procurement practices, communications and training best reflect the reality of the rapidly changing face of America. With more than 67 million people served by WellPoint, including approximately 36 million enrolled in its family of health plans, WellPoint makes a real difference in meeting the needs of its diverse customers.

Patrick McIntyre

“At WellPoint, we believe in the power of diversity and its role in enhancing our competitive edge,” said Patrick McIntyre, Senior Vice President of Health Care Analytics at WellPoint. “We are committed to recruiting top talent, fostering an environment of inclusion, and developing the careers of our associates. We are grateful to BDPA for leading us to talent with varied backgrounds, experiences and skills that contribute to our company’s success,” he added.

To become a sponsor like WellPoint, or to learn more about BDPA National Conference and sponsorship opportunities, please contact BDPA Corporate Sales Team by email (corpsales@bdpa.org) or phone (301.584-3135 x108).

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BDPA Corporate Epsilon Award Winners: Top 11 Companies for Blacks In Technology

BDPA will recognize several of America’s corporate giants and accomplished individuals at this year’s 35th Annual BDPA Technology Conference and Career Fair, August 14-17, 2013, at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington DC. BDPA created the Epsilon Award to recognize and celebrate key contributions and accomplishments of its members and supporters.

National BDPA Corporate Epsilon Awards recognizing corporate achievement are awarded to corporations who have demonstrated a commitment to people and an understanding that fostering a culture of diversity has a bottom line business case value. Each year, National BDPA surveys Fortune 1000 companies to make an assessment of their internal workplace and career development climate using the following rating categories:

• Tenure, Promotions and Terminations
• Leadership Development and Advancement programs
• Supplier Diversity programs
• Community Outreach programs

This year, National BDPA is pleased and honored to recognize eleven (11) corporations with the Corporate Epsilon Award. These corporations are finalists for 'The Top Company For Blacks in Technology' award that will be announced on Saturday, August 17th during the Awards Gala:

1. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
2. Health Care Service Corporation
3. HP
4. Intel
5. Johnson & Johnson (2012 Winner!)
6. Merck
7. Monsanto
8. State Farm Insurance
9. Wal-Mart
10. WellPoint
11. Wells Fargo

BDPA is recognized nationally as a global member-focused technology organization with over 45 active chapters in the United States. BDPA continues to stand as a leader in delivering 21st century technological programs, college scholarships, mentoring, support and services for youth and adult information technology professionals. Contact Wayne Hicks, Director, BDPA Corporate Sales Department by phone (301.584-3135) or email (corpsales@bdpa.org) if you need more information on BDPA sponsorship program.

BDPA Strikes Gold with WellPoint Sponsorship

With an unyielding commitment to meeting the health care needs of their diverse customers, WellPoint joined the growing list of Gold Level Corporate Sponsors at the 35th annual National BDPA Technology Conference on August 14-17, 2013 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington DC.

As one of the largest health benefits companies in the United States, WellPoint delivers a number of leading health benefit solutions through a broad portfolio of integrated health care plans and related services. In addition to a wide range of specialty products such as life and disability insurance benefits, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefit services, WellPoint also provides long term care insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Andrew Lang

“At WellPoint, we pride ourselves in recruiting highly talented associates with varied skills, experience and backgrounds who reflect the people and communities we serve,” said Andrew Lang, WellPoint chief information officer. “That is why we continue to invest in organizations like BDPA that promote diversity and inclusion and help us find the talented associates who make up our technology team.”

As a global member-focused technology organization with over 45 active chapters in the United States, BDPA continues to stand as a leader in delivering 21st century technological programs, college scholarships, mentoring, support, and services for youth and adult Information Technology (IT) professionals. BDPA is honored to partner with a world class health care organization such as WellPoint.

National BDPA president Monique Berry said, "Thanks to the continued support from WellPoint, the BDPA Tech Career Fair and ITDiversityCareers.com will continue to make a positive impact on advancing the careers of college students and professionals in STEM related fields."

For more information on BDPA sponsorship program, contact Wayne Hicks, BDPA Corporate Sales director, corpsales@bdpa.org, (301) 584-3135.

WellPoint Foundation

The WellPoint Foundation is a private, non-profit organization wholly funded by WellPoint, Inc. Through charitable contributions and programs, the Foundation promotes WellPoint’s inherent commitment to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families in communities that WellPoint serves.

The WellPoint Foundation supports not-for-profit organizations whose projects and programs align with their mission and key initiatives.

The WellPoint Foundation supports the efforts of WellPoint’s 43,000 associates across the country who, through their generosity of time, money and energy, live our mission each and every day by working to improve the lives of the people we serve and the health of our communities.

• Community Service Day -- On April 25, 2009, WellPoint associates and their guests across the country spent their Saturday showing the community that they care. More than 4,000 associates and guests registered to participate in 200 projects across 32 states and the District of Columbia. "It was an extraordinary day, and we really made a difference in the health of the communities we call home," said Caz Matthews, president, WellPoint Foundation. Projects were developed by working in collaboration with the United Way, March of Dimes, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Keep America Beautiful, and Feeding America. All projects were aligned with WellPoint's and the WellPoint Foundation's giving mission.
• Associate Giving Campaign -- Each year, the WellPoint Foundation supports their Associate Giving Campaign by providing a generous 50 percent match for associate contributions up to $25,000, per campaign year. In 2008, WellPoint’s Associate Giving Campaign, chaired by company Executive VP Dijuana Lewis, raised over $24 million for non-profit organizations through associate pledges and WellPoint Foundation matching gifts. WellPoint’s Associate Giving Campaign is truly “open,” allowing associates to contribute dollars to any qualifying non-profit organization. That means a wide variety of groups, including schools and other community organizations, benefit from their generosity.

I encourage BDPA chapters with WellPoint associates to reach out to them about Community Service Day and the Associate Giving Campaign. Contact BETF if you need our support. However, it begins with looking closely at your membership. Do you have any WellPoint associates in your membership?

Payroll Pledge: WellPoint Associate Giving Campaign

Members of the BDPA Richmond chapter that work for WellPoint are taking advantage of payroll deduction process to support the youth education program in Richmond. We are grateful to Yiddy Chaves, Corlon Ford, Wanda McGee, Justine Turner and Eric Wingate. These five WellPoint employees are making donations to BDPA Education and Technology Foundation (BETF) that are being deposited into restricted fund used for Student Information Technology Education & Scholarship (SITES) program in Richmond VA.

The best thing about this funding strategy is that WellPoint Foundation adds an additional 50% matching gift to the payroll deductions from its employees.

We truly hope that all BDPA members and supporters who work for WellPoint will consider following the lead of Yiddy, Corlon, Wanda, Justine and Eric!

Does your employer allow for you to make tax-deductible payroll deductions to the nonprofit of your choice?

WellPoint Associate Giving Campaign

BETF proudly accepted pledges through the WellPoint Associate Giving Campaign made by Yiddy Chaves, Corlon Ford, Wanda McGee, Eric Wingate and Annette Yates during the 3rd quarter of this year. WellPoint's mission is to improve the lives of the people it serves and the health of its communities. The donations made by these five BDPA members will be used to support programs and services put on by our BDPA Richmond chapter. WellPoint leveraged the generosity of these BDPA employees with an additional 50% matching fund donation.

Our hope is that other BDPA members will consider making payroll deductions during annual giving campaigns put on by United Way, Combined Federal Campaign or the company itself. Others may simply want to make a one-time donation directly to BETF in support of the youth education programs taking place all over the country.

Please share some 'BDPA-Love' with Yiddy, Corlon, Wanda, Eric and Annette!

WellPoint Associate Giving Campaign

BETF proudly accepted pledges through the WellPoint Associate Giving Campaign made by Yiddy Chaves, Corlon Ford, Wanda McGee, Eric Wingate and Annette Yates during the 2nd quarter of this year. WellPoint's mission is to improve the lives of the people it serves and the health of its communities. The donations made by these five BDPA members will be used to support programs and services put on by our BDPA Richmond chapter. WellPoint leveraged the generosity of these BDPA employees with an additional 50% matching fund donation.

Our hope is that other BDPA members will consider making payroll deductions during annual giving campaigns put on by United Way, Combined Federal Campaign or the company itself. Others may simply want to make a one-time donation directly to BETF in support of the youth education programs taking place all over the country.

Please share some 'BDPA-Love' with Yiddy, Corlon, Wanda, Eric and Annette!

WellPoint Executive Reception

WellPoint is a proud sponsor of the 30th annual BDPA Technology Conference and will be hosting an exclusive reception on Thursday, August 7th @ 7pm.

BDPA Foundation blog readers are invited to attend! Click here to view your invitation and to RSVP.

We look forward to seeing you!

WellPoint Associate Giving Campaign

BETF proudly accepted pledges through the WellPoint Associate Giving Campaign made by Yiddy Chaves, Wilma Green, Wanda McGee, Justine Turner and Annette Yates. WellPoint's mission is to improve the lives of the people it serves and the health of its communities. The donations made by these five BDPA members will be used to support programs and services put on by our BDPA Richmond chapter. WellPoint leveraged the generosity of these BDPA employees with an additional 50% matching fund donation.


Our hope is that other BDPA members will consider making payroll deductions during annual giving campaigns put on by United Way, Combined Federal Campaign or the company itself. Others may simply want to make a one-time donation directly to BETF in support of the youth education programs taking place all over the country.

Please share some 'BDPA-Love' with Yiddy, Wilma, Wanda, Justine and Annette!