Since 2015, Camelback has supported social impact entrepreneurs who are committed to making positive changes in their communities. We take pride in our diverse cohorts, including first-generation college graduates and immigrants. Over 90% of our entrepreneurs identify as people of color, and 60% as women and/or non-binary. By providing our entrepreneurs with psychological safety and community, we aim to bridge the gap in access to resources and opportunities, fostering a more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial landscape.
After completing the Camelback Fellowship, our entrepreneurs have continued to evolve and thrive and been supported by organizations such as the ones highlighted below. Fellows have gone on to build their teams, collectively raise over $136 million dollars, and impact their communities.
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Education Fellows
education - SCHOOLS
Auset Maryam · Victory Project-Based Academics & Competency
diversity-driven arts academy
Brandy Williams · Generation Success
personalized learning
Byron Arthur · The Arthur School
speech and debate-driven school for young men
Dr. César Cruz · Homies Empowerment Community High School for Our Success
model rooted in identity, civic engagement and community
Chandra Sledge Mathias · Sledge Institute
project-based learning, place-based education, global education, competency-based education, postsecondary readiness, and all-inclusive wellness
Charla Austin-Harris · Learning by Design Charter School
personalized learning with STEAM focus
Hattie Mitchell · Crete Academy
high quality education with additional resources for low-income and homeless families
Jacob Allen · pilotED Schools
model rooted in identity work and civic engagement
Janine Gomez · I Dream Public Charter School
model built around students’ unique passions
Jonathan Johnson · Rooted School
a college acceptance letter in one hand and a great job offer in the other
Joyelle Naomi · Denver Independent School
model centering the Black experience in home-based education
Kimberly Townsend · The Leadership School
K-8 school emphasizing student leadership in St. Louis
Kimberly Neal-Brannum · Believe Schools
model rooted in leadership and socio-emotional, cultural intelligence
Lanette Dailey-Reese · Capital Experience Lab
middle-high school utilizing museum, research, and cultural learning opportunities and project-based inquiry
Marcus Harden · Academy for Creating Excellence
designed intentionally for young males of color underserved by systems
Martin Nalls · I3 Academy
first charter in Birmingham; will focus on student-centered learning
Myron Long · Social Justice School
DEI curriculum rooted in advocacy and expeditionary learning
Nathaniel Taylor and Sylvia Fred · Endazhi-Nitaawiging
model rooted in Ojibwe language, culture, and values
Phillip Hon · Unbound Stockton Community School
intentionally integrated 4-8th grade school focusing on diversity in 21st century society
Wisdom Amouzou · Empower Community High School
authentic, culturally-driven education led by students
education - programs, services, and advocacy
Aimée Eubanks Davis · Braven
youth professional development
Aiyeshia Hudson-Wong · Liberation Journeys
co-designing learning experiences and school culture initiatives that center student voice, identity affirmation, and racial justice
Alexa Simeone · Lele Art Lab
environmental art lab for young explorers
Amina Yamusah · BLOC
peer mentorship and professional development
Antionette Carroll · Creative Reaction Lab
community design and advocacy
Araba Maze · Storybook Maze
increasing free book access in book deserts
Brittany Young · B-360
dirt bikes + STEM + entrepreneurship
Carlos Vera · Pay Our Interns
national policy and advocacy organization
Cory Greene · H.O.L.L.A.!
youth-led community healing and restorative justice
Cory Montalvo · YEBO
youth development and media makerspace partner for schools
Elijah Moses · Wise Young Builders
math + mentorship + architecture
Elisa Hoffman · School Board School
educating community members
Eric Allen · Admit.me
resources to equalize college access
Erin Washington · SoulCenter
creative development studio for blk creatives ages 18-35
Gabriel Reyes · FLi Sci
empowering first-gen/low-income high school students to pursue research careers in science
Dr. Ijeoma Kola · Cohort Sistas
digital resources, mentorship, & community for Black women & non-binary folx pursuing doctoral degrees
Jakita Thomas · Pharaoh’s Conclave
preparing the next generation of professionals in the eSports ecosystem & gaming industry
Jamani Montague · Sankofa Roots
land-based learning and healing
James Kim · BEAT
hip hop curriculum + speech therapy
Jasmine Edwards · i-Subz
strengthening Tier 1 schools with quality substitutes
Jason Hernandez · La Tiendita
community grocery store, training facility, and support center for Latinx students and families
Jerelyn Rodriguez · The Knowledge House
education-to-jobs pipeline with tech classes and mentorship
Jerren Chang · GenUnity
activating proximate, passionate adults to drive community change
Jessica Santana · America on Tech
tech career readiness program for youth
Dr. Jimmeka Anderson · Black Girls Film Camp
cultivating the next generation of Black girl storytellers from script to screen
Jonathan Santos Silva · The Liber Institute
empowering Indigenous students, families, and educators to transform schools and communities
Jordan Hankins · Southern Nevada Black Educators Initiative
increasing the number of licensed Black educators in Clark County
Julius B Anthony · St. Louis Black Authors of Children's Literature
creating innovative opportunities for all children to have access to culturally responsive literacy
Krystal Barnett · Bridge 2 Hope
educating, empowering, and mobilizing parents to advocate for high quality education
Larry Irvin, Jr. · Brothers Empowered to Teach
developing career pathways for men of color and school culture
EDUCATION - PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY (continued)
Leah Hernandez · Young Authors Publishing
book publisher sharing diverse and culturally relevant literature written by and for children
Lisa María Rhodes · ALAS
creating educational access for and with immigrant and court-impacted youth
Marcus Noel · Heart of Man
design and entrepreneurship curriculum for youth
Marshall Pollard · The Creative School
designing intergenerational connection promoting health & wealth via youth-led fresh pressed juice brand
Martrice Gandy · MindWorks Collaborative
creating spaces for diverse special education teachers
Marvin Pierre · Eight Million Stories
provides disconnected youth with courses on getting GED and employment
Mckayla Warwick · Collective Climb
empowering BIPOC teenagers and young adults through restorative practice
Melanie Richardson · TrainingGrounds
space for parents and children to learn together
Murewa Olubela · Erudyte
empowering students through language inclusivity and tailored education
Natalie Tung · HomeWorks Trenton
community-based after-school residential program for young women
Nicholas Okafor · trubel&co
culturally-responsive tech education platform championing youth to disrupt society for the better
Nicole Cardoza · Wellemental
mindfulness app designed for diverse kids
Patrick Rodriguez · Georgia Coalition for Higher Education in Prison
educational pathways for incarcerated and post-incarcerated individuals
Dr. Peter Watts, Jr. · Teacher Village
creating a pipeline of well-trained, supported Black male teachers
Reuben Ogbonna · Marcy Lab School
redefining higher education by creating direct pathways to growing career fields
Ronnie Frizzell · Sacred Generations
intergenerational movement of healing dedicated to restoring Native Land and people
ShaKimberly Cooper · AES Literacy Institute
GED preparation, college enrollment, and career readiness programs for disadvantaged minority individuals
Shawon Jackson · Vocal Justice
culturally affirming public speaking program for undervalued youth
Taylor Toynes · For Oak Cliff
providing resources, connecting neighbors, fighting systemic oppression
Terrance Lewis · The Liberation Foundation
support and advocacy for wrongfully incarcerated Pennsylvanians
Tina Tran Neville · Lana Learn
e-learning services
Vanessa Luna · ImmSchools
transforming schools into safe and welcoming spaces for undocumented students and families
Vichitra “Vichi” Jagannathan · Rural Opportunity Institute
strengthening communities with workshops on generational trauma and healing
Vicky Garalina · Inspiring Futures
improving education and mental health for youth with current and past child welfare system involvement
Veronica Benavides · Bilingual Generation
helping children with bilingualism in their bones stay connected to heritage languages and culture
Vincent Cobb II · Summer House Institute
national community to connect and empower
William Jackson · Village of Wisdom
community program for parents and youth to protect Black Genius
Yannell Selman · P.S. 305
policy and education advocacy org in Miami-Dade County
EDUCATION - PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ADVOCACY (continued)
Adrian Devezin · Empowr
software development program for high school students of color
Gabriela Lopez · The Charles Roundtree Bloom Project
outdoor healing justice program for youth impacted by incarceration
Hillary Do · Build Our Lives Together
cultivate, empower and support grassroots leaders in driving community-led change
Melissa Carnagey · Sex Positive Families
education and resources that help families raise sexually healthy children
Stephane Manuel · TrueFitkion
culturally responsive historical fiction comics and curricula for secondary classrooms
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Andrew Hill · LiftEd
tech for special education providers
Blair Pircon · The Graide Network
teacher assistance and professional development
Bryan Lattimore · Supergleu
connecting youth around causes through conversation
Kimberly Gray · UVII
learning management system utilizing videos to share curriculum
Logan Cohen · Kudzoo
engagement platform for students and grades
Makeda Ricketts · PinkThink
wearable teach for female empowerment in education
Margot Wright · Yenko
improving college readiness and access with financial education
Mirta Desir · Smart Coos
early childhood language-teaching technology
Sage Salvo · WordsLiive
technology tool pairs literature with popular music to connect with youth
Samantha Asante · KlickEngage
daily mental health checks for students and teachers
Shanté Elliott · TasselTurn
helping foster youth graduate using technology
Sophie Shrand · Science with Sophie
online series and curriculum to empower the scientist in all students
Sunny Williams · Tiny Docs
short films and curriculum to make health less intimidating for children
Tammy Kwan · Cognitive ToyBox
utilizing interactive media to research early childhood development
Tiffany Green · Uprooted Academy
provides students with the cheat code to equalize college access
Tony Weaver, Jr. · Weird Enough Productions
media literacy curriculum and short films on identity
Vanessa Castañeda Gill · Social Cipher
affordable video games for children with autism to practice social skills
Xiaohoa Michelle Ching · Literator
technology to empower educators to track and serve literacy needs
Conscious Tech
Alan Hipólito · suma
platforms for digital organizing, enterprise and justice
Alexandra Ruiz-Olivo · Poder Capital
fintech company creating affordable financial products for Latinx small business owners
Alicia Williams · Abloom
AI-powered student well-being
Alyson Stoner · Movement Genius
inclusive digital wellness studio providing movement classes to support mental and emotional health
Ariana Abramson · DivySci
AI communication analytics tool
Ashley Edwards · MindRight
mental health via tech for teens
Beverly Leon · Local Civics
connecting students to powerful civic learning experiences
Brandon Anderson · Community Response Works
building tools and strengthening skills to help community-based crisis teams save lives
Caitrin Kennedy · unBail
app that allows defendants to access information about their specific case and ensure equitable case outcomes
Celena Green · ProsperWorks
helping employees and employers prosper together
Chris Santillan · Unlocked Labs
making education more accessible in prisons by employing incarcerated software developers
D’Seante Parks · 1000 MORE
app eliminating barriers to civic participation
Damola Ogundipe · Plural
utilizing AI to help organizations follow key policy
David Lopez · Gritly
connecting diverse candidates to non-technical entry-level positions in high-growth industries
Devshi Mehrotra · JusticeText
video evidence management platform to ensure fairer criminal justice outcomes
Gabriella Wong · accesSOS
mobile web app making emergency help accessible to all
Geno Miller · SHtudy
platform connecting top tech of color with companies
Glenn Cantave · Kinfolk
augmented reality + history
Issel Masses · Sembrando Sentido
developing tech tools to make government funding practices more transparent
Jaime-Jin Lewis · Wiggle Room
tech-powered childcare solutions for essential workers
Jen Schlegel · 119
communication tool to guide bystanders in an emergency situation
HERU (Julio Rivera) · Liberate
meditation app created to support the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community
Kathryn Breisch · GoPursue
app empowering youth to choose and pursue their ideal careers through networking
Martha Hernandez · madeBOS
career-pathing AI to empower both employer and employee
Melissa Cesarano · ThinkHuman.tv
building social-emotional competencies and soft skills by leveraging streaming media
Nicole Bishop · Quartolio
AI technology to revolutionize medical and institutional research
Norma Parraz · EduKonekti
platform to engage parent and families to achieve student success
Omolara Fatiregun · THRIVE!
antiracist technology used to create budgets and policies rooted in equity
Patrice Berry · AssistHub
increasing access to public assistance via tech-enabled navigation and coaching
Peter Njongwe · Oben Health
redefining chronic disease treatment for underserved communities
Brandi Kenner · Village Nanny
mobile app connecting diverse families and caregivers around the world
Cary Wheelous · Hayti
Black-owned news and podcast app
David Henderson · Giving Credit
web-based social credit network amplifying community finance
Isis Ashford · Greens Health
AI texting service and mobile app for parents and teens with diabetes
Jessica King · FlowIntell
non-invasive at-home screening for endometriosis
Julie Ciccolini · Techtivist
software for public defenders and innocence organizations to track police misconduct
Kim Smith · LAUREN by Health Evolve Technologies
patient-driven engagement platform producing individualized care profiles for women
Kortney Ziegler · WellMoney
community-driven financial support for those who need it
Kuku Richards · Museum of Diversity
celebrating the diversity of cultural heritage originating from Africa via immersive technology
Melinh Rozen · Euki
period tracker that doesn’t track you
Nisala Kalupahana · baseline
journaling and mood tracking service
Priya Iyer · Our Roots
culturally-reverent mental wellness education and support by and with pregnant and postpartum women, and birthing people of color who are low-income
Sarah Medina Camiscoli · The Peer Defense Project
makes law a super power for youth leaders
Sonita Singh · I-STARRT
utilizing data science to improve equity outcomes
Veronica Berry · TruDiary
community-based care for BIPOC moms
Wa'il Ashshowwaf · REYETS
app helping combat police brutality and civil rights abuse
Wesley Ma · HealthOpX
creating value-based relationships between community-based organizations, hospitals, and health insurers
Yolanda Barton · RevereXR
immersive storytelling experiences through extended reality
Yulkendy Valdez · Forefront Cultures
tech and curriculum for organizations to be more culturally responsive
Local Economies Fellows
Aaron Washington · Local Menu NOLA
catering and beverage business
Charon Flowers Maple and Spencer Davis · Bypass Lines
mobile ordering platform
Greg Harris · Meusu
career development and financial literacy
Kaleb Hill · Oko Vue Produce Co.
sustainable agriculture and urban produce
Melissa Izor · Markit360
local marketing agency built on long-term relationships
Myra Barnes · Dollar Pot
mobile app that allows users to create digital rotating savings clubs
Shakeia Kegler · GovLia
connecting small businesses to local and state government
Steven Kennedy · REO, LLC
redevelopment and architecture consulting
Angelica Jackson · Phoenix International School of the Arts
international studies, arts education, and social innovation in rural communities