kduncan21@nul.org

Klassi R. Duncan currently serves as Vice President of the Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) at the Urban League of Louisiana based in New Orleans, LA. CEI operations include: the Women’s Business Resource Center, the Contractor’s Resource Center, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s DBE Supportive Services Program – Region B (New Orleans/Hammond). The CEI provides small business education, counseling services, and access to resources to women and minority entrepreneurs across the state of Louisiana.

In this role, Klassi is responsible for the oversight and management of the organization’s operations, programming, and staff.  Her responsibilities include establishing and leading the strategic direction of the organization, developing market-specific training curricula and special events, fund development and management, fostering strategic partnerships, and increasing the Center’s impact in the community.

Ms. Duncan earned a BS in Business Management and a Master’s in Business Administration at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL.  She is also a Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management and a Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity.