Jahkeeva Morgan is vice president of business incubation and entrepreneurship at The Lab at ConnCORP, where she oversees programs, partnerships and operations for a 43,000-square-foot business incubator supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. She manages grant-funded initiatives, including a $4 million federal investment, and has helped support hundreds of entrepreneurs through business development and financial literacy programs.<\/p>\n
Morgan conceived, co-created and launched the ConnCORP-Quinnipiac University Entrepreneurship Academy in 2022 and focuses on advancing economic mobility through entrepreneurship, generational wealth building and the social determinants of health.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career?<\/p>\n
My biggest professional accomplishment has been launching the ConnCORP-Quinnipiac University Entrepreneurship Academy, which has supported more than 80 entrepreneurs and students, and leading the expansion of our 43,000-square-foot business incubator through a $4 million federal investment, creating new innovation, training and community spaces that support entrepreneurial growth and economic opportunity.<\/p>\n
How are you involved in the community?<\/p>\n
Community is at the heart of ConnCORP\u2019s work. I support initiatives that connect residents to resources and opportunities, including entrepreneurship and financial literacy programs, community events and our annual backpack giveaway. I also help activate collaborative spaces at The Lab and partner with organizations to strengthen economic and community development.<\/p>\n