Our Mission
Venture For America supports the growth of diverse ecosystems across American cities by developing entrepreneurial talent and providing access through programs, networks, and resources.
Our
Approach
Access to programs, resources, and networks
By providing access to programs, resources, and networks, we’re able to generate support that is oftentimes unavailable or hard to navigate for early-career professionals or communities who face historic and persisting barriers in entrepreneurship.
A diverse entrepreneurial community
Successful entrepreneurs cannot exist without community. Our community represents a collection of ambitious and diverse individuals united by shared values and a belief in the power of entrepreneurship. This pairing ensures that we foster an inclusive entrepreneurial community that is changing the face of entrepreneurship.
Shared learned experiences
Our Fellowship is an opportunity for Fellows to push themselves, resulting in improved problem-solving and the acquisition of valuable skills like communication and collaboration. Additionally, going through these experiences together creates a connection across cohorts and a space for people to feel heard, supported, and celebrated.
Igniting innovation and problem-solving
Upon graduating from the Fellowship and becoming Alumni, Fellows are well-positioned to launch their own businesses, continue growing companies in VFA cities, or pursue advanced degrees. Regardless of their next step, Alumni are applying the skills they acquired and refined as Fellows to ignite innovation across the country.
The Power of Diversity
What we’ve created at VFA represents a unique community and opportunity. Our aim is to leave everything we touch better than we found it – with our Fellowship stronger and the entrepreneurship industry more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming.
Our Guiding Principles
At Venture For America, the commitment to advance values of diversity, inclusion, and equity is central to our work. We strive to be anti-racist in all our actions and intentionally promote – and expect – the inclusion of diverse representation in our leadership, our Fellowship, and amongst our organizational partners. We encourage Fellows’ intentional examination of their new communities with the express purpose of understanding the history of places where they live and how they can play a role in influencing positive change. We also commit to celebrating the dignity and contributions of those who are underrepresented.
Historically, and presently, access presents itself as being elusive for many. In partnership with our community partners and stakeholders, we support budding professionals – diverse across racial and ethnic, gender, sexual, and socioeconomic backgrounds – by providing access and resources to develop the entrepreneurial skills and exposure needed to thrive, contribute to, and found or lead companies.
Rise Groups
build21: an empowerment network for Fellows and Alumni of African-American, Afro-Caribbean, and African descent to directly connect personally and professionally with each other and experienced entrepreneurs of color in the high-growth entrepreneurial ecosystem, globally.
VentureFirst: provides those who identify as first-generation college graduates and/or low-income individuals within the community with professional and personal development opportunities through equitable access to mentorship, networks, and knowledge.
VFA Antha Prerna: intended for Fellows and Alumni who identify as South Asian or South Asian American to discuss race and identity in both professional and personal contexts. In sanskrit, Antha Prerna means “self-motivated” and “entrepreneurial”, which is where the word “entrepreneur” originated.
VFA MEDAN: a toolbox and community for Fellows who identify as Middle Eastern or North African committed to the professional and personal development of each other in entrepreneurial environments, empowering each other through a connected network, and creating a dialogue around identity.
VFAmilÍa: a resource group intended to connect Fellows who identify as Latino/Latina/Latinx in order to create space for dialogue on the intersection between identity and professional development.
VFA WMN: a community of women and allies who come together to provide resources, support, and space for conversation to empower women in Venture For America to meet their personal and professional goals.
VentureOut: as Venture For America’s community group for LGBTQ individuals and allies, VentureOut’s mission is to promote sexual orientation and gender identity diversity within Venture For America and the startup ecosystems in which it operates.
VFAsians: a forum for Fellows and Alumni who identify as Asian or Asian-American to discuss race and identity in both professional and personal contexts, and access resources and connections.
OyVeyFA: intends to build a professional network to help community members overcome anti-Semitic obstacles, facilitate cultural conversations and experiences among both VFA’s Jewish community and allies, and support the individual and collective needs of VFA’s Jewish community.
Our Impact
More than 1600 Current Fellows and Alumni
More than 950 Company Partners
24% of Fellows have started businesses
Fellows have raised more than $960 million of investment capital
About Us
Our Team is made up of dedicated and passionate professionals working to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs and startup leaders.
Interim CEO
Carrie Murphy
Carrie Murphy was born and raised in Cleveland. After graduating from Syracuse University with a degree in Public Policy and Strategic Management she decided to move to New York City. Her first job was working for the startup The Ladders where she began her career in recruiting. From there, she went into retained executive search working at a boutique firm, Daversa Partners, where she placed executives across the C-Suite for high-growth, venture-backed companies.
This is when she realized the positive impact startups and disruptive technology can have on the economy and global population. In 2015, Carrie decided it was time to move back to her hometown and became the Director of HR and Talent Acquisition at a series B technology company, Vertical Knowledge. There she saw the company nearly double in size from 35 to more than 65 employees and helped with not only identifying and retaining the best talent but also figuring out the processes needed in order to successfully scale the business. Carrie found herself inspired to want to help Northeast Ohio attract the best talent and further help the startup ecosystem grow and thrive. That lead her to join the VFA team as the Director of Northeast Ohio where she helped expand VFA’s footprint and impact locally and, now, beyond.
Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Betsye Moon Park
After ten years living and working in Vietnam, Betsye Moon Park moved back to the States with her family. She started her love for nonprofit management when working for a summer dance festival (Snowy Range Summer Dance Festival) during her undergraduate years at the University of Wyoming, and upon graduating with a BA in Dance, continued in Chicago as a dancer performing, teaching, and admin-ing! She went on to earn her Master’s degree in Arts Management from Columbia College Chicago, and officially shifted to nonprofit management when she joined The Joffrey Ballet for four years as Finance and HR Manager.
With the love of travel firmly cemented in her, she and her husband decided to find job opportunities in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, and moved to Vietnam to make another shift into the world of private equity, where she oversaw finance and human resources for a private equity firm. Community development was always near to her heart, and after four years in the private sector, Betsye returned to nonprofit work, and established herself as a finance and HR expert in Ho Chi Minh City, working with nonprofits over the next several years. Most recently, Betsye served as Executive Consultant and Interim Executive Director for LIN Center for Community Development, and continues to serve on the Board of Advisors. Betsye has never let her dance light dim, and continues to keep up on certifications and training.
She holds a diploma in the Contemporary Dance teachers’ course from the National Association of Teachers of Dancing, and loves a good Latin-inspired Zumba class. As a Midwesterner, Betsye was excited to join the Detroit VFA team and she resides in the Detroit area with her husband, son and daughter, and two dogs Baxter and Wilson.
Vice President of Venture Growth
Andrew Albert
Andrew is a sazerac connoisseur, burgeoning culinary critic, weekend mechanic, and a native New Orleanian.
In 2014, he graduated from Loyola University New Orleans where he studied philosophy. Figuring one degree wasn’t enough he went to the London School of Economics and left with an MSc in philosophy and public policy. Andrew joined VFA as a ‘16 Fellow and spent his time working as an Executive Analyst at Lucid, in New Orleans. There he worked directly for the CEO and engaged in a host of projects ranging from product marketing to financial forecasting to office design. Being able to quickly fix any and everything earned him the name MacGyver (he admits he gave himself the name).
At Lucid, he realized that he wanted to help grow the entrepreneurial ecosystem of New Orleans. As the Director of New Orleans, and now Vice President of Venture Growth, he’s excited to continue growing the VFA footprint.
Vice President of Fellow and Alumni Experience
Julia Kortberg
Julia Kortberg is the Vice President of Fellow and Alumni Experience at VFA. Prior to that, she supported Fellow Founders as the Entrepreneurship Program Manager and Director of Programs, provided Fellow support to five VFA Markets, supported Training Camp operations, and served as Interim Director of Detroit.
A graduate of the University of Michigan and a 2016 VFA Fellow, Julia enjoyed wearing multiple hats as the second employee at the Small Giants Community, where she supported seasoned entrepreneurs in their growth as values-driven leaders.
After her Fellowship, she started the Touring with Purpose project where she visited more than 30 companies with great workplace cultures in eight states and wrote about them. In addition to company culture, Julia is passionate about wine and often hosts tastings for friends, Fellows, and clients. She lives in New Orleans and is thrilled about the opportunity to infuse her background in leadership development with supporting members of VFA community.
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Keenan Covington
Keenan’s first run in with entrepreneurship was working – as a janitor, cashier and stock boy – in his grandfather’s haircare store in Flint, Mich. His winding career path took him from an environmental nonprofit to leading day-to-day marketing efforts at Crain’s Detroit Business, a weekly business publication. During this time, he also served as the co-director of outreach for Detroit Homecoming, an initiative that brings influential ex-Detroiters back home to reinvest in their hometown.
He’s a graduate of Michigan State University, and aside from a two-year stint in New York City for graduate school and six-month foreign exchange in an Austrian village, Keenan prides himself on being a Detroiter through and through. He spends his free time watching anime, getting into roundabout arguments about sports, attending concerts, and dispelling myths about the best Coney Island restaurants in Detroit.
Vice President of Company Partnerships
Tyler Orginski
Tyler hails from the great state of Michigan, where he was born, raised, and educated. He started his professional career as an AmeriCorps member with the education-based non-profit City Year. After serving two years, he became a full-time staff member at City Year, working in program management and event planning. He later moved into the higher education sector, working in Alumni Relations. Tyler has a bachelor’s degree from Albion College.
Tyler lives in Ann Arbor, MI, with his wife and son, but has recently spent time living in Boston and Philadelphia. While not at work, he enjoys spending time with his son Ezra, cooking, all things football, and playing video games.
Staff Accountant
Desi Price
Desi was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She ended up finding herself at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor—where she majored in Economics. Throughout that experience, Desi developed a passion for quantitative analysis and financial/economic development. She aspires to be impactful and a part of a mission that creates more opportunity for underserved communities.
Desi loves to connect with people beyond the surface. From her experiences abroad, she has been able to see that there is more to who we are than what we may ever know. She is a deep-thinker and considers herself to be quite eccentric. Sometimes a conversation with Desi is more than just words—it is an experience. She is excited to get to know who people are and values the connections that come from it.
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Kyle Goodfellow
Kyle grew up near Minneapolis, MN and made stops along the way in Nashville, TN and Boulder, CO before moving to Charlotte, NC in 2013. Kyle started his career in civic engagement at Davidson College, where he advised students and partnered with faculty, staff, and local nonprofits to drive community change efforts. He has also worked in fundraising and communications at College Advising Corps, a national college access organization, and most recently at Make-A-Wish Central & Western NC.
Kyle earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College and master’s degree in counseling & student personnel from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He lives in Charlotte with his partner Emily and cat Juniper and also serves on the board of the Young Affiliates of the Mint. Kyle is an avid concertgoer, excessive coffee drinker, Minnesota Timberwolves fan, and part-time runner.
Director of Venture Growth
Mandi Ford Argo
Director of Human Resources
Victoria Reyes
Though a Michigan Native, Victoria has called St. Louis home for the past six years while also having lived in Oklahoma and Chicago prior. As a proud Western Michigan University alumni, she was able to earn her BS in Exercise Science with a specialty in Cardiac Rehab. While earning her degree, she also competed on the WMU Track & Field Indoor/Outdoor team for two years.
After spending 3 years in Cardiac Rehab in both Oklahoma City and St. Louis, Victoria was presented with an opportunity to switch professions and find a new passion in Human Resource and Worker’s Compensation. Through this local 100% employee owned company, she would oversee Human Resources, Workers’ Compensation, and Safety for over 500 Union skilled individuals in commercial and residential contracting.
Outside of working hours, you can find Victoria with her husband and three children doing the many things St. Louis has to offer. Indulgences include red wine, craft beer, binge watching docuseries, and all facets of sports; specifically the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Red Wings!
With a philosophy that our community is only as good as the people that serve it, Victoria has dedicated herself to serving her community through volunteer work, services, and projects.
“We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community” – Cesar Chavez
Director of Finance
Brooke Prochniak
Brooke is born and raised in New England, residing mostly in New Hampshire. She fell in love with accounting/finance through her technical high school program and has pursued roles in accounting since 2009. She received her B.S in Accounting at Bryant University in Rhode Island in 2015. After three years as a Finance Manager, at a startup, she went on to complete her MBA in Finance at Southern New Hampshire University. Joining Venture for America has allowed her to mesh her business skills with her philanthropic efforts.
She has spent 2 years living in Uganda, Africa, working with various NGO’s and she is currently in the process of aiding the building of a school in a local village. She continues to volunteer as a Strategic Partnership Manager at Saint Ann Foundation, while empowering local Ugandans to develop skills to improve their quality of life. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to new countries, embracing new cultures and cuisines, plus reading from Reese Witherspoon’s book club list!
Director of Talent
Kelli Herrick
Senior Selection Associate
Michala Barnes
Born and raised in Rocky Mount, NC, Michala’s love for psychology was bred in a general psych class in high school. She then went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from North Carolina Central University. It was during her time there that she became passionate about inequities in her community.
A passion for DEI led her to spend three years teaching Middle School English through Teach for America while obtaining her Master’s in applied (I/O) psychology from the University of Southern California. She has since joined the VFA team as a Selection Associate and is excited to continue her commitment to DEI.
In her spare time, Michala enjoys travel, media, trying new foods and activities, creating art, completing DIY projects, and designing areas of her home in Charlotte, NC.
Director of Entrepreneurship Programming
Craig Moore II
Born in Kansas City, Kan., Craig attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff under scholarship as a member of the Golden Lion Marching Band. Returning to Kansas City in 2008, Craig utilized non-traditional education, developed timeless connections, and “trial by fire” experience to excel his career trajectory.
Craig has learned the common foundation of success is valued in the rapport of the community, data-driven decisions, and wisely managed resources. He champions these professional values as a leader in the Kansas City professional and entrepreneur spaces for the Black and brown community.
The WYCO native is poised to give back to the community and his culture. Craig is excited to bring his experience and knowledge of the Kansas City entrepreneurial ecosystem to the Venture For America community.
Director of Community Engagement
Hilary Ferencak
Born and raised in Toledo, OH, Hilary is excited and honored to call Detroit home.
Having spent the last seven years in Pittsburgh, PA working with Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE), she focused on the effectiveness of community-based nonprofit organizations and the health of communities they serve. She saw first-hand how consistent, targeted, and funded capacity-building projects for small-to-mid-sized nonprofits can do wonders for each nonprofit and the communities they serve.
As a graduate student, she completed a fellowship in Beirut, Lebanon, where she developed programming and engaged youth in the Middle East and North Africa region. Hilary earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and Master of International Development from The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). #TRUEMU #H2P
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, running, catching an occasional sports game or opera, learning new languages on Duolingo, and enjoying a nice cup of coffee from various local coffee shops around town.
Her love of human-centered design and strategy and her willingness to “meet people and organizations where they are” has shaped how she approaches her work. Hilary is excited to bring that approach to VFA, particularly her work with the Detroit Fellows and Alumni, companies, and community members. She’s also happy to be closer to her family and friends throughout Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio.
Director of Company Partnerships
Mary Mercer
Mary Mercer serves as the Senior Company Partnerships Associate at Venture For America where she coaches fellows through the connect process and supports company partners. Prior to joining VFA, she worked a decade in Higher Education, creating inclusive and connected campus communities through her work in campus activities. Mary is passionate about helping others realize and develop their potential.
Mary has spent time in a few different states, including Michigan, Colorado, and Kansas, but she always finds her way back to her home state of Ohio. Born and raised in Toledo, Mary is thrilled to be in Cleveland. She graduated from Siena Heights University with a B.A. in Theatre/Speech Communications and now serves on the Siena Heights Alumni Board of Directors. She received her M.A. in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University. Outside of work, Mary enjoys the arts, shopping, dabbling in clay jewelry-making, and cheering on the Wolverines!
Director of Development Operations and Grants
Megan Goessling
Megan’s work with nonprofits has spanned fundraising, communications, and administrative capacities, and she has worked with organizations in Chile and Peru, as well as St. Louis, Missouri and Washington, DC. She currently supports Venture For America as the Development Operations and Grants Manager. Originally from Southern Illinois, Megan received her bachelor’s degrees in Public Relations and Spanish from Southeast Missouri State University. She later received her MBA from Saint Louis University while supporting their corporate and foundation fundraising efforts. Most recently, Megan served as the Corporate Relations Manager at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in the Washington, DC area.
In her spare time, Megan enjoys traveling internationally, up and down the East Coast, or seeing family and friends in the Midwest. When home, Megan can be found spending quality time with her two cats, catching a movie, or binge-watching her favorite shows.
Senior Data and Operations Manager
Monequa Viñales
This Detroit native has spent her life asking questions to get to the heart of why we operate the way we do and pushing boundaries to ensure more of us have a seat at the table. Monequa has led teams across a variety of industries that include education, ergonomic research, hospitality, and loss mitigation. No matter the setting, her mission continues to focus on finding ways to make processes fit the user and maximize the benefit of our lived experiences. At her core, she is a storyteller who consistently challenges herself to bring data to life and use it to tell our stories.
As someone who is strongly rooted in community, Monequa considers it a privilege to be a part of a team dedicated to fostering opportunity and entrepreneurship in her home town. When she’s not swimming in the data stream, she enjoys sports, breaking bread with loved ones, getting lost in good music, and nurturing her adventurous spirit.
Director of Development
Erica Myers
Erica is a native of Owings Mills, Maryland. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Spelman College and completed her master’s degree in Education with a focus in Community and Social Change from the University of Miami. She has always been passionate about serving youth and analyzing the systems that greatly impact them.
Upon graduation, she worked in community-based organizations in Miami that served youth and young adults who were aging out of foster care. Her work in Miami served as her inspiration to create Fosterpreneur. She views entrepreneurship as an amazing vehicle to help foster care youth and alumni.
Prior to joining VFA, she worked at DonorsChoose and Urban Alliance Baltimore and Greater DC. In these roles, she developed facilitation and partnership management skills and built relationships with youth, schools, community organizations, and corporations.
Outside of VFA, you can find her working on Fosterpreneur, exercising on the Peloton app, taking an occasional dance class, and catching up on random Netflix series.
Regional Account Director
Paul Griebel
Paul Griebel has called Miami home since 2010, relocating from the northeast where he grew up in Connecticut. He spent several years working in economic development at the state and local levels, in positions with Enterprise Florida and the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, respectively. Immediately prior to joining VFA, he served as the Executive Director of the World Strategic Forum.
As VFA’s Director of Miami, Paul is building on his previous experience in economic development to help grow the local ecosystem. He is excited about the tremendous potential of Miami’s entrepreneurial community and solidifying VFA’s vital role in that community’s growth. He views Miami an ideal location for VFA fellows given the city’s energy, openness, and collaborative nature.
Paul earned his Bachelor’s degree in Spanish at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC and his Master’s degree in International Administration at the University of Miami. He is an avid traveler and reader, and otherwise spends his free time checking out live music and exploring Miami’s expansive culinary community.
Regional Account Director
Corey Patrick
Corey Patrick is a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, recently moving back to Ohio at the end of 2022 after spending two years in Indianapolis, IN. Corey has spent his entire professional career working with Startups & Small Businesses, in positions with the Ohio Small Business Development Center and the Youngstown Business Incubator.
Corey is no stranger to the Northeast Ohio Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. Prior to joining VFA, he served the Youngston Business Incubator as the Director of Marketing & Communications, where he built the marketing department from the ground up, and as the Director of the EVOLVE Technology Program, where he and his team directly supported tech-based and tech-enabled startups through consulting and resources across Northeast Ohio. From strategy development to branding, Corey has worked directly with entrepreneurs to ensure resources, opportunities, and support are at the forefront of their entrepreneurial journey.
Corey is excited to continue making an impact on both the local economy and the experience our VFA Fellows and Company Partners will receive. Seeing firsthand how Cleveland and some of the surrounding regional cities have had growth over the past decade, Corey is excited about the opportunity to build upon that, ultimately giving greater wins for Cleveland and the Northeast Ohio region.
Corey is a 2016 graduate of the Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, where he had a double major in Finance and Marketing, a minor in Entrepreneurship, and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership. In 2022, the WCBA honored Corey as their Outstanding Young Alumnus at their annual alumni banquet for his work and philanthropy in the local community.
In addition to his professional work, Corey sits on the Board of Directors for a local nonprofit, The Walnut Grove, an inclusive, special needs accessible playground and natural trails facility in Canfield, Ohio. He previously served a term as the President of The Walnut Grove. Outside of his work and philanthropy, Corey is an avid traveler, an average foodie, and a mediocre fitness fan; he loves checking out the newest, one-off spots that Cleveland has to offer and a good burn at OrangeTheory Fitness.
Director of Recruitment
Mati Fombang
Joining the talent team as Director of Recruitment, Mati has called Miami, Florida home for 13 years as she moved from her continent of Africa. Her drive to want to help people gain work took her to earning her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from Florida International University. During that time, she served in the career services space as a career coach in the university and as a veteran liaison to provide veteran career readiness initiatives.
She furthered her education by earning a Masters of Global Strategic Communications where she also minored in conflict management and consensus. With her passion for conflict resolution, she then also became a certified Florida Supreme County Court Mediator. During this time, she worked in college recruitment as a senior Manager of Recruitment for business programs.
She loves her cat named Alfie who she has had for 11 years and she loves everything outdoors. You will find her enjoying the beautiful beaches, practicing piano and eating lots of great food!
Senior Company Partnerships Associate
Emelyn Schaeffer
Emelyn Schaeffer grew up outside of Atlanta, GA, moved to Charlotte, NC, for college, and has lived there ever since. She serves as the Senior Company Partnerships Associate, coaching Fellows through the onboarding process and supporting them in refining application materials. Before joining VFA, she received her B.A. from Davidson College in English and Gender/Sexuality Studies. After graduation, she was a college advisor with the Davidson College Advising Corps, where she discovered a love of helping others refine their voices and stories. She brings that passion to VFA as she helps Fellows revise pitches, bios, and résumés to put their best application forward. Outside of work, you can find Emelyn reading, writing, completing puzzles, and trying to keep her plants alive. She also enjoys spending time with her partner and two dogs, Peyton (a.k.a. “Peeps”) and Bear (given name Serenity, but she’s not serene).
Recruitment Manager
Bix Lowsley-Williams
Bix is the Recruitment Manager overseeing Venture For America’s Western cities, where she leads regional recruitment initiatives and outreach. Having worked extensively across the nation as a Specialist Recruitment Consultant, she is excited to bring her expertise and relationship building skills to VFA’s mission.
Bix graduated from Connecticut College with a focus in International Relations, Spanish, and Art – the latter two of which are particular passions for her as her dad’s side of the family lives in the South of Spain and she loves to paint, draw, and craft! She looks forward to bringing this creativity to all the work she does with the team.
Outside of work you can find her watching movies, decorating for Halloween months in advance, playing guitar, chatting with friends, and going to farmer’s markets with her partner!
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