Klassi R. Duncan
Vice President, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Urban League of Louisiana
Klassi R. Duncan serves as the Vice President of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Urban League of Louisiana. In this role, Klassi leads the organization’s work to advance entrepreneurship as a pathway to economic independence through the delivery of education, counseling, and access to resources for entrepreneurs across Louisiana. Operations include: Women’s Business Resource Center, Contractor’s Resource Center, and the Small Business Support Services Center. Some of ULLA’s signature programs include: Start Up! Louisiana, Scale Up! Louisiana, and Connect to Capital Louisiana: Small Business Capital Readiness Program.
Klassi is a member and serves as Chair of the Board for the Association for Women’s Business Centers. She earned a BS in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration at Florida A&M University. Klassi is also a Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management, a Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity, an Accredited Small Business Consultant®, and a Certified GrowthWheel Business Advisor.