PUMP Summer Program

HistoryI have lived and breathed community development. My entrepreneurial start was in the restaurant business where I learned how to leverage resources by combining limited marketing budgets for event marketing. I've worked with 20 business associations in the Portland metro area, managing and training over 1,500 volunteers, helping to found the wildly successful Mississippi Street Fair in Portland, OR, where I learned first-hand how a solid, interconnected business community is formed through collaborative event marketingSpecialtiesBAM stimulates economic development for small businesses and commercial districts through event marketing

The African American Community (TAAC) in Portland, Oregon is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting the African-American community by addressing systemic racism and economic inequality. They strive to bridge the gap through advocacy, community partnerships, and innovative solutions, with priorities including business and economic development, education, public safety, and citizen empowerment. TAAC aims to provide opportunities for education, employment, and entrepreneurship, offering scholarship programs, job training, and resources to help African-Americans in Portland reach their full potential. They also offer a comprehensive financial literacy program covering topics such as budgeting, credit building, investing, homeownership, and estate planning, while connecting participants with community resources and providing one-on-one financial coaching and counseling.Generated from the website