Jamaica-born Canadian businesswoman Nadine Spencer has announced her resignation as Chief Executive Officer of the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA).

In her letter of resignation, she said she was stepping down in October.

“ It has been an honor to serve our vibrant community, to witness the profound strides we’ve made together, and to be part of the immense growth and transformation we’ve experienced,” she noted.

Spencer was elected president of the BBPA in 2017 and became its first CEO in 2021.

The BBPA which was founded in 1983, is a non-profit, charitable organization that addresses equity and opportunity for the Black community in business, employment, education, and economic development.