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Jessica Allen to Lead Propeller, Boosting Local Entrepreneurs

5/16/2025

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Jessica Allen will become CEO of Propeller, a New Orleans nonprofit, on May 1, 2025, after serving as Co-CEO.
She plans to empower local entrepreneurs by improving access to capital and promoting inclusive procurement.
Propeller has supported nearly 300 ventures, generating over $290 million in revenue and creating approximately 500 jobs.
The Catalyst Collective program was launched to assist nonprofit alumni in enhancing donor strategies during funding challenges.
Allen envisions Propeller as a key driver for Black and BIPOC business success in New Orleans.

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Story summary

Jessica Allen will become CEO of Propeller, a New Orleans nonprofit, on May 1, 2025, after serving as Co-CEO.
She plans to empower local entrepreneurs by improving access to capital and promoting inclusive procurement.
Propeller has supported nearly 300 ventures, generating over $290 million in revenue and creating approximately 500 jobs.
The Catalyst Collective program was launched to assist nonprofit alumni in enhancing donor strategies during funding challenges.
Allen envisions Propeller as a key driver for Black and BIPOC business success in New Orleans.