The Black Executive Admin Network

The Black Executive Admin Network
Connect. Grow. Lead.
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Why We Exist
Seen. Heard. Elevated.
Black Executive Admins are strategic, influential, and essential. They protect executive time, manage complexity, and shape culture from the inside out.
But too often, their impact goes unrecognized. They're left out of leadership conversations, sponsorship pathways, and professional development spaces built for their work.
The problem isn't talent. It's visibility, belonging, and community.
The BEA Network exists to close that gap.
The Reality
Influencing decisions at the highest levels
Underrepresented in leadership development
Rarely centered in their own story
We are not just supporting the work.
We are shaping it.
— The BEA Network
About The BEA Network
Built for Black Executive Admins.
Rooted in visibility, voice, and belonging.
Visibility
Put Black Executive Admins in the rooms, conversations, and platforms where their excellence is seen.
Voice
Create space to speak, lead, teach, and be heard without shrinking.
Leadership
Recognize and elevate the leadership Black Executive Admins already bring, and help them own it.
Belonging
Build a community where every Black Executive Admin feels seen, supported, and never alone.
Our Story
We Built the Space We Needed.
Co-founded by Kathy A. Adams, MBA, and Rhonda Augustus, The BEA Network officially launched on February 28, 2025, honoring Nadine King, founder of Black Admin Magic and the National Association of Black Administrative Professionals.
The BEA Network was born from lived experience, not a boardroom strategy.
It came from the need for a space built with Black Executive Admins in mind.
Black Executive Admins have always led beyond their titles, managing complexity, protecting priorities, and helping organizations move with precision and grace.
We created a space where Black Executive Admins are centered.
Mission
To amplify, advocate for, and advance the careers of Black Executive Administrative Professionals by creating intentional spaces for connection, leadership, representation, and career elevation.
Vision
To become the premier network where Black Executive Admins connect, grow, and lead personally and professionally through meaningful relationships, access to resources, and a platform rooted in authenticity and collective power.
Leadership
Meet Our Co-Founders
Two leaders. One shared vision. A stronger community.
Kathy A. Adams, MBA
Co-Founder, The BEA Network | Founder, Your #1 Admin Advocate
Kathy A. Adams, MBA is an administrative leader, founder, community builder, and advocate for the profession.
With 27+ years of experience, she helps administrative professionals lead with confidence, visibility, and purpose.
Rhonda Augustus
Co-Founder, The BEA Network | Founder, The Confident Communicator
Rhonda Augustus is an experienced executive administrative professional, speaker, coach, and advocate for communication, confidence, visibility, and career elevation.
She helps create space for Black Executive Admins to be seen, supported, and equipped to lead with clarity and confidence.
What We're Building
Six Ways We Show Up.
Spill the TEA, Sip the Wine
Our signature conversation on visibility, sponsorship, career growth, and leadership identity.
Professional Development
Practical sessions on career growth, AI, executive presence, and leadership confidence.
Thought Leadership
Research and advocacy, including the State of the Black Executive Admin Profession 2026 Report.
Visibility & Representation
A platform to help Black Executive Admins be seen, heard, and included.
Community Impact & Collaborations
Partnerships centered on connection, service, celebration, and awareness.
Career Elevation
Resources and conversations that help Black Executive Admins own their value.
Research & Insights
State of the Black Executive Admin Profession 2026
Our inaugural report brings together data, lived experience, and professional insight to examine career equity, compensation, structural barriers, and the future of executive support for Black Executive Admins.
It also introduces the BEA Equity and Elevation Framework™, a five-pillar model for advocacy, employer accountability, and professional positioning.
Download the Report
Who Should Join
This Space Is for You.
This space is for Black Executive Admins and Black administrative professionals who want to be seen, supported, and elevated.
Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned executive admin, there's a seat here for you.
You belong here if you're a:
The BEA Network interest form is for Black Executive Admins and Black administrative professionals.
Black Executive Admin or Executive Assistant
Senior Administrative Professional
Business Support Professional or Coordinator
Office Leader or Administrative Manager
Black administrative professional seeking community, visibility, and career growth
Join The Community
Ready to make it official?
Complete the BEA Network interest form to get event invitations, community updates, resources, and opportunities for Black Executive Admins and Black administrative professionals.
Complete the Interest Form
The interest form is for Black Executive Admins and Black administrative professionals.
Events
Where Community Comes Alive
BEA events create space for real conversation, meaningful connection, and professional growth.
Community Conversations
Professional Development Sessions
In-Person Connections
Spill the TEA, Sip the Wine: Our signature conversation series for Black Executive Admins. Share challenges, celebrate wins, and talk leadership, visibility, and growth.
Workshops focused on AI, career strategy, LinkedIn visibility, executive presence, strategic partnership, and leadership.
Connect at conferences, community gatherings, and partner events designed to build real relationships.
Resources
Tools for Your Growth.
The BEA Network curates resources that meet Black Executive Admins where they are, and help them go further.
Industry Reports
Research and insights on the profession, diversity, and workplace trends.
LinkedIn Visibility
Strategies and support to strengthen your professional brand online.
AI Skills Sessions
Practical sessions to help you work smarter with AI.
Leadership Development
Workshops and resources to help you grow into your next level.
Community Conversations
Facilitated spaces to share, learn, and support one another.
Contact & Connect
Let's Stay Connected.
Ready to connect, collaborate, or learn more? Choose the path that fits you best.
Visit Our Website
www.thebeanetwork.com
Your hub for events, resources, and community updates.
Interest Form
Complete the Form
Get BEA event invitations, updates, resources, and opportunities for Black Executive Admins and Black administrative professionals.
LinkedIn Group
Visit the LinkedIn Group
Open to allies, recruiters, leaders, speakers, partners, and supporters. Join us to follow conversations, share opportunities, and amplify Black Executive Admins.
Email Us
info@thebeanetwork.com
Questions, collaborations, media inquiries, and partnership opportunities.
Official BEA Merchandise
Shop the BEA Store
Represent the community you belong to. Explore official BEA apparel and merchandise, including community t-shirts, mugs, and future signature items.
Spread the Word
Claim Your Seat.
Build Your Table.
Grow With Us.
The BEA Network is stronger when we show up together. Know a Black Executive Admin who deserves community, visibility, and support? Share this page.
Black Executive Admins and Black administrative professionals: complete the interest form to get BEA updates, resources, and event invites.
Allies and supporters are welcome to join our LinkedIn group, engage with our posts, and amplify Black Executive Admin visibility.
Complete the Interest Form
Visit the LinkedIn Group
Download the Report