Ms. Stallings launched the Housing Equity Accelerator Fellowship and led the Equitable Development Initiative and Entrepreneurs of Color Fund in the D.C. area, helping diverse developers and small business owners receive pivotal financing, training and mentorship.
MARCH 22, 2024 (Arlington, VA/San Diego, CA) – Melissa Stallings — the Director of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Initiatives for the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations — has been honored by the Washington Business Journal in the publication’s annual “Diversity in Business” awards.
These awards recognize the entrepreneurial drive, creativity and success of the recipients. The honorees were judged based on their professional accomplishments, community leadership and philanthropy.
Ms. Stallings joined Momentus Capital at the start of 2022 and has made a significant impact with her work over these past two years. She leads programs that help diverse entrepreneurs overcome barriers caused by systemic racism to grow their businesses, close the racial wealth gap, and create more affordable housing, jobs, and other opportunities for the communities they serve.
“These are entrepreneurs who don’t often have easy access to capital compared to their counterparts,” Ms. Stallings said. “Through a number of resources, including flexible capital, technical assistance, educational programming, and by helping them expand their network, we’re hopefully leveling the playing field for them.”
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