Brenda Richard-Montgomery

Enterprise Corp. of the Delta engages in the provision of mortgage lending, technical assistance, and consumer financing. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Gulfport, MS.

The Aspen Institute operates an institution that fosters leadership skills and open-minded dialogue. It conducts seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

UnidosUS conducts applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino perspective in five key areas: assets and investments, civil rights and immigration, education, employment and economic status, and health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance opportunities for individuals and families. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. develops, promotes and implements sound economic strategies. It focuses on individuals with low to moderate incomes and communities with limited resources. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Prosperity Now is an organization that has been advocating for economic opportunity since 1979. The private company is based in Washington, and the CEO of the company is Cherie Collins Sims. The American company works towards advancing racial and ethnic economic justice by investing in innovative ideas and working at both grassroots and national levels. The organization aims to impact the entire ecosystem by setting goals for the economy and following through with targeted approaches based on need. Prosperity Now believes that everyone deserves a chance to prosper and has helped millions of people, especially people of color and those with limited incomes, to achieve financial security, stability, and prosperity. The company offers practical solutions, in-depth research, and proven strategies to build wealth for those who need it most.

Mission Mississippi encourages campus influencers to discuss racial reconciliation efforts. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.

The National Fund for Workforce Solutions invests in a network of over 30 communities across the United States, taking a demand-driven and evidence-based approach to workforce development. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization partners with local organizations to improve public policies and business practices that benefit workers and employers. The National Fund supports regional funding collaboratives throughout the country, which bring together diverse partners to address workforce challenges. The American company was founded in 2007. Amanda Cage has been the CEO of the company since 2020.