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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 II

Anthony Ramirez II

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

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 "Shotti" 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

First-generation HEOP graduate from Mott Haven who founded an innovative college access program serving more than 2,000 students, 90% of whom go to college debt-free through individualized support and financial aid guidance.

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Anthony Epps

Anthony Epps

Eppsolutely Clean

Founded in 2020 and built from hands-on cleaning into an MBE, DBE, and SBE certified facility operations company serving commercial, residential, and government clients across Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.

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Howard Lindsay

Howard Lindsay

Pat's Exotic Beverages

Came home to the Bronx after nearly three decades in financial services to lead Pat's Exotic Beverages, the small-batch Caribbean juice company his mother founded in 1999.

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Yasiris Ortiz

Yasiris Ortiz

Spin & Learn

Dominican table tennis champion who has brought her sport to more than 10,000 New York City students across 45+ schools, and launched a foundation working toward the Bronx's first table tennis academy.

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Kevin Shabazz

Kevin Shabazz

Greene Developers

Bronx-born developer turning vacant land into affordable, sustainable communities, and opening the industry to Bronx students through classroom programs and paid internships.

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Cohort 1

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
Triciah Claxton and Alanna 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 are open now — apply by August 31, 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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