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Hometown:
Dallas, Texas
Connect: LinkedIn
Ayisat is excited to work with a local businesses and culturally diverse communities to increase their collective economic impact, and to develop and implement training programs and resources that equip small businesses with the skills and knowledge necessary to withstand economic fluctuations.
Ayisat is passionate about small business growth, economic development and financial education. She is the CEO of Financial Leadership Club of America (FLCA). Her passion for financial empowerment of students led to the creation of a curriculum that has served over 20,000 students as well as national, state and local organizations. As the CEO of FLCA, Ayisat led the initiative to empower small businesses through the Minority Business Accelerator (FLCA-MBA).
Ayisat is an author, speaker and community leader. She lives in Texas with her husband and two kids. She enjoys a good audio book during her spare time.
ERC Project
Project Title:
Building and Implementing a Strategic Plan for Economic Resilience and a Global Business Hub
Host Community or Region:
Oregon
Host Organization:
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon (PACCO)
The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon (PACCO) leads an initiative to foster economic resilience through strategic planning. It aims to establish a prominent business resource hub, promote global trade, bridge cultural divides, and strengthen connections with community economic organizations. PACCO's project also emphasizes community development and entrepreneurship for economic resilience. The fellow will also collaborate with economic districts to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) into development practices, ensuring equitable outcomes and contributing to the community’s overall economic well-being. Additionally, the fellow will identify opportunities for small businesses in global trade and provide targeted support for immigrant, women, and BIPOC-owned businesses. The goal is to cultivate a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive economic ecosystem. Through these efforts, the project aims to strengthen economic resilience, promote global trade, and create an inclusive economic environment benefiting all community stakeholders.
Interested in supporting this project or learning more? Contact the ERC program team here.
