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.

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
All women will achieve their full economic potential.
Our Programs & Services
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Equip through Business Acceleration
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Elevate through Financial Know How & Access to Capital
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Empower Leadership Development & Coaching
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Events
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Networking
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Research & Data
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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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