Propeller

Co-founder and Director of Business Development for enmasse Media with over 23 years in small business and economic development. Holds degrees in Political Science and Juris Doctor from Loyola University of New Orleans. Has trained and mentored hundreds of small business enterprises and assisted underresourced entrepreneurs.

Grew up in New Orleans and earned degrees in Management from Tulane University and MBA from Loyola University. Has worked with socially minded organizations in New Orleans and supports entrepreneurs in building sustainable organizations.

Oversees fundraising, evaluation, and communications planning and operations. Holds degree from LSU Manship School of Mass Communication. Brings 20+ years of nonprofit leadership experience with organizations in health and human services sectors.

Oversees organizational systems, compliance, and cross-departmental strategy. Brings nearly 20 years of experience in community development finance and nonprofit leadership. Previously served as Executive Director of a New Orleans-based Community Development Financial Institution.

Supports entrepreneurs in accessing funding to grow and scale ventures. Holds degrees in Engineering from Tulane University and Law from George Washington University. Previously worked with a CDFI lender providing financial tools and technical assistance to underserved businesses.

Chief of Collaboration & Partnerships for National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. Previously advised philanthropy, nonprofits, and schools through consulting firm Upstream Education. Worked with Ballmer Group as National Director for K-12. Founded La Cima Charter School in Brooklyn focused on dual-language and social justice education.

Serial entrepreneur, tax and regulatory specialist, and go-to-market leader supporting startups and growth-stage companies. Brings expertise in tax strategy, entity structuring, capital planning, and compliance. Coaches founders for pitch competitions and investor meetings.

Senior executive with 40-year career across local, state, and federal government. Led New Orleans post-Katrina recovery program and led Sewerage and Water Board reforms. Currently president of Grant Management Group providing advisory and strategic planning services. Holds degree in Political Science from Xavier University and MPA from University of New Orleans.

Program Officer at W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Previously served as Executive Director of OPEN (Orleans Public Education Network). Holds Master of Public Administration from New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Career rooted in social justice through educational programming and policy.

Joined Propeller in 2024 after 15 years in communications roles spanning nonprofit, digital enterprise, and government sectors. Works as a grant consultant and published essayist. Holds a PhD in English from Louisiana State University, MA in Liberal Studies from New School for Social Research, and BA in History and Creative Writing from UNC Chapel Hill.

Founder of Diva Dawg Food Truck and New Orleans native. Graduate of Southern University A&M College and Delgado Culinary Arts. Tory Burch Foundation Fellow and Ambassador. Featured in Vogue, Essence magazine, and film. Propeller Accelerator Alumna from 2020.

Brings over ten years of experience in business consulting, development, and nonprofit capacity building with focus on storytelling and community impact. Holds degree in Mass Communications and Journalism from Norfolk State University. Serves as Board Chair of Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative.

Manages member and facilities operations for Propeller's coworking space. Holds degrees in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Tulane University. Certified Louisiana Master Naturalist with background in education.

Manages Propeller's visual collateral and storytelling across digital media. Studied History at University of Miami. Has worked in development and grant writing for nonprofits in New Orleans and DC-based consulting. Demonstrates commitment to supporting social impact.

Administrative Assistant Professor of Women's Leadership and Director of Student Leadership and Engagement at Tulane University's Newcomb Institute. Holds PhD in Human Resource Education with concentration in Human Resource and Leadership Development from Louisiana State University. Research focuses on multicultural leadership and organizational culture.

Clerk of Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal serving Orleans, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes. First African-American appointed to this position and first to serve as clerk of any Louisiana appellate court. Practicing attorney with experience in public and private sectors. Fellow of American and Louisiana bar foundations.

Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration at National Network of Public Health Institutes. Holds significant roles across nonprofit organizations including Internal Auditor, Controller, CFO, and VP positions. Holds BBA in Accounting from Loyola University with certifications as CPA, CGMA, and CICA.

Brings over six years of experience in event planning, community engagement, and student development. Holds degrees in Psychology from Loyola University New Orleans and Education from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Passionate advocate for BIPOC communities and equity-focused programming.

Originated and co-founded TurboSquid in 2000 as one of web's first digital marketplaces for stock media, acquired in 2021 for $75M. Founding partner and senior producer for 3D visual effects at Chimera Digital Imaging. Contributed to Louisiana's Digital Interactive Media incentives legislation. Chairman of Board for New Orleans Startup Fund. Graduate of Brown University with degree in History and emphasis on software engineering.

Talent and Culture Coordinator with degrees in International Studies and Anthropology from Case Western Reserve University, and a Master's in Nonprofit Organizations. Previously worked as Cleveland Foundation Fellow with Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Talent and Equity Department.

Director in Impact Investments group at Prudential's Corporate Social Responsibility Department. Responsible for sourcing, underwriting, and managing investments meeting social value criteria. Co-founder and principal of Green Coast Enterprises, a triple bottom line real estate development firm based in New Orleans.

Early child care professional with over 18 years of experience. Executive Director of Wilcox's Academy Early Learning Center. Holds Associates in Early Childhood Education and Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies focused on Education in Urban Society. First childcare provider on Agenda for Children board. Propeller Accelerator Alumna from 2017.

Partner at Barrasso Usdin law firm serving clients in antitrust, bankruptcy, class actions, and commercial disputes. Holds Bachelor's degree from Vassar College and Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School, where he edited the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law.

Chief Executive Officer of Louisiana Public Health Institute where she oversees strategic direction for health and racial equity. Brings over 15 years of experience in public health, healthcare systems, and leadership development. Holds MPH and MSW degrees.

Journalist and award-winning public relations executive. Holds doctorate in mass communication, MBA with focus in Marketing, and MA in Journalism. Serves as media expert on social media in political and social movements and director of National Association of Black Journalist's high school program.

Program Manager supporting water and education ventures in New Orleans. Studied Music Education at Florida State University and earned MA in Arts Administration from university in New Orleans. Has worked with numerous arts organizations including New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and Louisiana Philharmonic.