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About

Our Mission

We equip, elevate and empower socially and economically disadvantaged women to access the knowledge & resources they need to create generational wealth and a legacy of economic impact while staying well. 

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It's my absolute pleasure to support events hosted by WCEO. Whether I'm on a planning committee or greeting guests at a live event, I take pride in knowing I'm part of a movement that empowers women to achieve their dreams. 

       ~ Dana Reid, Member 

Our Vision
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Our Vision

All women will achieve their full economic potential. 

Our Programs & Services 

  • Equip through Business Acceleration

  • Elevate through Financial Know How  & Access to Capital 

  • Empower Leadership Development & Coaching 

  • Events 

  • Networking 

  • Research & Data 

  • Publishing

We believe when ALL women are elevated simply as they are born and when empowered to define their futures, then, and only then, women will change the world. ~ Keena M. Smith

Founded in 2013, the Women's Center for Economic Opportunity (WCEO or  Women's CEO) advances economic mobility. WCEO facilitates successful access to capital (knowledge and financial) and connections for women.  

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Our Board of Directors

Daphne McKinnie, Huntington National Bank,Chair

Jerry Saunders,  Vice Chair 

Lisa Foradori, JP Morgan Chase, Secretary 

Moniqua Spencer, Treasurer, Advantage Capital 

Hon. Tracy Heard 

Patrice Brown, FedEx 

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Barbara J. Smoot, WELD USA (Emeritus) 
 

Our Staff

Keena M. Smith,MPA | Founder & Chief Executive Officer 

Victoria Murray|  Customer Relationship Manager

Jessica Johnson, CPA | CFO (Fractional)

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Keena M. Smith, Founder & CEO

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Special Thanks To Our Partners

Women's CEO is able to make a difference because of the support of our trusted community partners. Consider becoming a partner today.

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Become a Partner

Women's CEO is able to make a difference because of the support of community partners. Consider becoming a partner today.

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