tvarela24@nul.org
Speaker Bio
The New Jersey Black Empowerment Coalition (NJBEC) is a statewide nonprofit organization at the intersection of policy, civic participation, and racial justice that educates key stakeholders and the broader public about relevant policy issues. Prior to his role as NJBEC executive director, Tomas C. Varela Jr. was the director of advocacy & communication for the Urban League of Philadelphia. He currently serves as secretary of the Temple University Alumni Association. Past board service includes president of NExT Philadelphia – Urban League of Philadelphia, Freedom Prep Charter School, Temple University Black Alumni Alliance, and the Chester Alumni Foundation of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is a graduate of the National Urban League Emerging Leaders Program, DiverseForce Board Governance program, and the Philadelphia chapter of the New Leaders Council.