Founder and Executive Director of the Multicultural Business Xcellerator - fueling innovation, powered by diverse founders. The MBX is the first Xcellerator in Arkansas dedicated to building inclusive innovation across the Heartland. Applications are open now at: thembx.com

Winrock International (Winrock) is a global non-profit organization committed to enhancing economic opportunities, sustaining natural resources, and safeguarding the environment worldwide. We fortify the capabilities of women, children, youth, civil society organizations, and businesses, empowering them to actively contribute to sustainable development and make a positive societal impact. In my role as a Senior Program Officer on the US Programs team, I am at the forefront of building and leading our comprehensive portfolio that provide equity through innovation and entrepreneurship. I am responsible for shaping and conveying the overarching visions and strategies of our inclusive innovation programs, ensuring their successful execution and implementation.

Investing in the everyday economy with a commitment to diverse and underrepresented founders.

CACHE works with creatives, communities, and organizations to empower a more inspiring, inclusive, and equitable NWA.As an arts service organization, CACHE helps to coordinate, connect, augment, export, and exchange these inspiring creative resources with the rest of the world. Hence the imagery – but more importantly the ethos – of CACHE, a proud ambassador of Northwest Arkansas and its artists, culture-bearers, makers, dreamers, entrepreneurs, and collectives.

Driving ecosystems rooted in equity and rich in culture through civic engagement, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We've been doing a ton of work cultivating entrepreneurial leaders and building black and brown power. I'm honored to step up to lead the organization, launching new programs, expanding our partnerships and cultivating strategic impact. We are excited to open our Northwest Arkansas Office in 2023! More to come...www.thinksocialimpact.org

Imagine a world where historically disadvantaged communities are fully enfranchised and moved to economic prosperity. Democracy entrepreneurship, inclusive innovation, and that which lies in between are the ground for which the Foundation for Social Impact (a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization) stands. We believe it is critically important to resource a culture of civic and economic participation in underrepresented communities to erect and sustain viable, 21st-century ecosystems. As Director of Innovation, I build and lead our entrepreneurship, ecosystem development, and economic mobility portfolio. I work with entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial support organizations, cities, investors, and family offices to research and resource thriving and inclusive business building ecosystems.

Building ecosystems and working with cities and corporations to develop pipelines and access to diverse founders through structured curriculum, community, and active capital.

As Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, I am the head of marketing, sales, partnerships, and public relations of Wyzerr. Wyzerr is an insights company building artificially intelligent solutions to make market research accessible and affordable for all businesses. Our mission is to empower businesses to make smarter decisions by actively listening to their community: their customers, employees, and the marketplace. We do this by turning traditional surveys into game-like smartforms that make the feedback experience fun, fast, and easy! Wyzerr smartforms can answer up to 25 questions in under 60 second, with that data we use machine learning and AI to power an insights dashboard for real-time analytics and recommendations. Wyzerr is a 2015 graduate of The Brandery Venture Accelerator in Cincinnati, Ohio and 2014 Graduate StartFast New York Incubator Program in Syracuse, NY. For more information on the tech startup Wyzerr or to request a demo, visit www.Wyzerr.com• Lead, Structure and Manage B2B Sales & Marketing Team• B2B content creation that includes email nurture campaigns, case studies, blogs, newsletters, etc. • Facilitate Strategic Opportunities and Partnerships• Manager PR team, media, and press relations • Update and manage CRM System • Implement and consistently build innovative growth strategies. • Support my co-founders and board to ensure quality execution of company mission• Ensure the company vision is supported and maintained through internal culture• Collaborate with the creative team in managing all marketing activities• Oversee account management and scheduled insights/analytic reports • Maintain relationships with community partners and social responsibility

Leading the region's commitment to being intentional about diversity and inclusion in the growing tech ecosystem of Greater Cincinnati, better known as #StartupCincy

Community Catalyst and Manager of #StartupCincy, the Cincinnati Startup Ecosystem. Learn more at www.startupcincy.com As Community Catalyst, I am responsible for the following: 1. Startup and Entrepreneur Recruitment 2. Events & Programming 3. Connecting the regional community, capital, and accelerator networks 4. Peer City Reporting & Partnerships 5. Managing the StartupCincy Advisory Board6. Diversity & InclusionIn 2017, StartupCincy was recognized as the #1 community for startup activity in the state of Ohio and is now home to over 400 startups.

Hillman was the first accelerator in the midwest, committed to founders of color. The accelerator invested $100,000 into each company and also connected them to resources, mentors, and capital to support the strategic growth and development of each company. As Managing Director, I worked with the founders and Executive to secure funding, recruit companies, establish partnerships, and led the events/programming schedule. During my tenure, Hillman graduated its inaugural and second cohorts.

The MEANT Group is a full-service experiential marketing firm and brand launch pad. The name MEANT is an acronym, representing the company’s platforms: Marketing, Entertainment, Advertising, Networking, and Talent. The MEANT Group was designed to empower startups, SMB's, non-profits and big co's with equitable brands and experiential marketing campaigns. The company has leveraged much of its presence through strategic partnerships with national brands and institutions such as The University of Arkansas, Monster Energy Drinks, Wyzerr, Noble Wolf Vodka, Platinum E-Hookahs, The Designer's Choice Fashion Preview, Arkansas College Prep Academy, Voscato, Sooligan Social Media App, Ozone Vodka, Glaziers Distribution, and more. The company serves as a branding connoisseur and ambassador of artistic expressions, while supporting a strong commitment to social responsibility. MEANT’s mission is to launch innovative personal and corporate branding campaigns serving clients in entertainment, sports, culinary arts, non­profits, music, TV, politics, and fashion. With MEANT all things are possible as we continue to turn dreams into reality by building those strategic partnerships and maintaining our dedication to offering a wide range of services based on these principles: tailored customer service, innovative marketing experiences, and supreme execution.

As the Special Projects Director, I worked with the leadership teams of the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Georgia General Assembly as the liaison for the lobbyist, PACs, and community groups to support the passage of legislation. This year my primary responsibility was to lead and manage the efforts of the task force coalitions. including but not limited to Education, Health Care, and Economic Development. I was also responsible for managing the Whip Team and supporting the effective communication across party lines and resource groups.

- Lead Assistant to Rep. Carolyn Hugley, Minority Whip of the GA House of Representatives. - Project Manager and facilitator for the Democratic Whip Team and GA Education Task Force- Collaborated efforts with senior staff members, statewide and national political action groups, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Georgia Innocence Project, Progressive States Education Initiative- Established and maintained appropriate relationships with elected officials, Georgia constituents, lobbyist, media personnel, community organizations, stakeholders and staff.- Systematically researched, tracked, and lobbied progressive legislation- Develop marketing strategy to increase visibility, welcome access to constituents and promote issue awareness by re-launching social media campaign, website, and monthly publications- Coordinate events such as statewide tours press conferences, town halls, meetings, public hearings, fundraisers, and socials- Troubleshoot caucus members’ and constituents’ issues

• Gathered and synthesized data to build targeted campaigns personal branding strategies.• Campaign Consultant and Community Engagement Coordinator for Georgia State Representative Democratic Candidates• Lead Supervisor and recruiter of Field team consisting of interns and volunteers

• Develop, or guide development of, appropriate content for various communication mediums that positions key messages and objectives, publicity strategies, social media and field campaigns• Act as liaison with clients, managerial, journalistic staff, and persons of interests POI. • Develop and disseminate press communications and relations between caucus members, media personnel and community organizations• Manage outreach budget, fundraising activities, and field activities.Advised the establishment as well as the strategy for Rock AR Vote. Rock AR Vote is a grassroots push to get the millennial population engaged in the political process. We launched a GOTV effort to recruit, engage, and charge young people to the polls. It was a very successful movement. We toured and touched 9 colleges and universities throughout the state.

- Perform Experiential Marketing Strategies to impact brand identity by increasing consumer impressions and encouraging direct interaction.- Marketing Rep for Verizon Technologies at the Verizon Arena. - Brand Activation Coordinator for sponsored events contracted by Verizon Wireless(Events: Arkansas Riverfest, Darren McFadden's Football Camp, NFL Mobile 2013 Relaunch)

· Oversee the implementation of a statewide voter registration program that targets urban, rural and campus locations· Hire, retain and supervise qualified staff to conduct organizing and operational activities throughout the state· Establish systems for, and ensure accurate tracking of, all program activities, including voter registration and outreach efforts, and staff recruitment and hiring· Effectively coordinate state wide voter registration efforts and GOTV campaign

- Appointed Project Manager for the Tonight Atlanta Summer Internship, Creator of Team “VIPTonightATL”- Lead competitive web based marketing promotions for Atlanta Based Businesses and Events- Live Music, Concerts, and Nightlife representative for TonightAtlanta.com website and events

• Successfully managed Primary Election Campaign for Senator Gloria Butler with a 75% victory • Successfully Managed General Election Campaign for Rep. Carolyn Hugley with a 78% victory • Executively Developed and Executed winning campaign plans with responsibilities including : fundraising, research, data targeting, creative design, event coordination, speech development, and activating the community.- Acted as a consultant and representative on behalf of candidates, recruiting volunteers and building strategic partnerships

• Impacts sales results by researching, developing and executing field marketing demonstrations- Perform retail marketing strategies and promotions to meet and exceed a Sales Goal of 500% for sponsored products• Sam's Club

- Programs Coordinator, Recruiter, and Students Services associate for the Multicultural Center- President of the Connections Mentoring Program, a minority mentoring organization for incoming freshmen and high school students.- Developed Diversity Enrichment Programs to increase student achievement and involvement through campus activities, community service projects, mentoring, and networking events.