We're thrilled to announce the incredible women who make up our 2024 BGV Emerging Leaders Fellowship (ELF) program! This year, we're excited to amplify the voices of underrepresented, women-identifying entrepreneurs from not just one but four vibrant cities: New York City, Austin, Chicago, and Los Angeles!
ELF empowers passionate changemakers with the tools and resources to become agents of positive social impact within their communities. These women exemplify the program's core values: a dedication to social good, a collaborative spirit, and a relentless drive to learn and grow.
This year, we're innovating with two distinct cohorts. The first brings together inspiring founders based in New York City, while the second fosters collaboration among exceptional women from Los Angeles, Chicago, and Austin.
Meet the NYC Cohort!
From Left to right:
Cindy McField-Asamoah
Taylor Tankson
Rosita Lawrence
Delesia Watson
From Left to right:
Idara Otu
Camille Newman
Tori Bell
Sydney Oshuna-Williams
From Left to right:
Evelyn Jean-François
Dejanae Davis
Lyndsey McFall
Maya Jones
From Left to right:
Jessenia Landrum
Catherine Buccello
Ariel Laura Metayer
Magdaline Hurtado
From Left to right:
Tabatha Williams
Courtney Richardson
Jessica Spaulding
Asha Boston
Welcome to the Austin, Chicago, and LA Cohorts!
From Left to right (Austin):
Oluwadamilola Adeyeye
Kimberly Sennet
Ibiye Anga
Diana Muturia
Tamisha Brewer
From Left to right (Chicago):
Emilie Hayek
Ladetria Warren
Tamara Taylor
Tyler Wade
Kisha Roberts-Tabb
From Left to right (LA):
Jordie Cisneros
Jasmine Gates
Bianka Gravillis
Ashlee Turner
From Left to right (LA):
Kadijat Salawudeen
Dominique Olowolafe
Teja Aluko
Rachel Zeigler
From Left to right (LA):
Chanise Robinson
Martine Harris
We're so honored to welcome these remarkable women to the BGV Emerging Leaders family. We can't wait to see the incredible impact they'll make in their communities and beyond! Stay tuned for further updates on their journeys throughout the program.
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