CEA Fellows

Meet our CEA Fellows: High-potential, community-focused leaders selected for their ability to drive measurable impact, including revenue growth and job creation, and their commitment to strengthening The Bronx.

Cohort 3

The five fellows selected for Cohort 3 are leaders committed to strengthening their community while scaling their businesses.

Anthony Ramirez

Anthony Ramirez

From The Bronx

Lifelong Bronx native co-founded From The Bronx to dramatically improve the image of the Bronx and share its rich culture and history globally through original positive Bronx-themed merchandise.

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Melissa Groneveldt

Melissa Groneveldt

Yummy Tummy4Life / Monshe

Born and raised in the Bronx, inspired by her personal weight loss journey to produce gluten-free, sugar-free, keto-friendly cookies that combine indulgence with wellness.

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Gregory Morgan Jr.

Gregory "Shotti" Morgan Jr.

LR2 Photo Studio

Built LR2 Photo Studio to provide Black creatives access to professional space, resources, and mentorship with affordable studio rentals and free educational programs.

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Terese Brown

Terese Brown

Terese Sydonna

Immigrated from Jamaica to the Bronx at age seven, founded a contemporary womenswear brand focused on authenticity, confidence, and representation with bold, sustainable attire.

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Desmond West

Desmond West

pinStripe IT LLC

Founded pinStripe IT to offer managed IT services to small businesses and non-profits, providing unlimited, full-service support with a high-touch, boutique IT experience.

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Cohort 2

Our second cohort of fellows continue to make waves in the Bronx entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Ibrahima Badji

Ibrahima Badji

Good Vibes

Founder of an innovative college access program that has helped over 2,000 students, with 90% graduating debt-free through individualized support and financial aid guidance.

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Anthony Epps

Anthony Epps

Eppsolutely Clean

Founded in 2020, this maintenance and detailing service has grown from residential cleaning to partnerships with organizations like Bronx Legal and the Department of Environmental Protection.

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Howard Lindsay

Howard Lindsay

Pat's Exotic Beverages

CEO and co-founder creating premium Caribbean-inspired beverages, drawing on over 25 years of business expertise and his Jamaican-American heritage.

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Yasiris Ortiz

Yasiris Ortiz

Spin & Learn

Professional table tennis champion who has inspired over 10,000 NYC students through her program that uses table tennis to enhance youth development and social skills.

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Kevin Shabazz

Kevin Shabazz

Greene Developers

Bronx native and visionary real estate developer transforming vacant land into affordable housing and community spaces, with a focus on sustainability and equity.

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Cohort 1 - Alumni

Meet the graduates from our inaugural cohort who continue to make a positive impact in The Bronx. These trailblazing entrepreneurs laid the foundation for our program.

Olga Perez - MVP Lifeguards
Tricia Claxton and Alannah Ramirez - Loc'd & Lit
Ralph Rolle - Soul Snacks
Millie Carbajal - M&M 24-Hr Daycare
Maloney Brothers - Sol Cacao

Ready to Join Our Next Cohort?

Applications for Cohort 4 will open in 2026. We're looking for Bronx entrepreneurs who have been running their business for at least a year and have made over $75k in total sales.

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