About Us

echo is a non-profit organization transforming lives through entrepreneurship

Together, we can break down barriers to business ownership & profitability.

The Triangle region of North Carolina is experiencing a booming economy, but many aspiring and active business owners lack the networks, resources, and funding that grow ideas into life-altering realities. echo changes that.

echo's Impact to Date

New businesses launched

25

Dollars invested in Durham entrepreneurs

275000

Entrepreneurs served

550

Our team

Meet the staff who invests in our community every day!

Anjanette Miller

CEO & Executive Director

Diana M. Ramirez

Chief of Staff

Ken Blocker

Program Manager

McKinley Ogden

Communications Manager

echo Board of Directors

Meet our board who guides us strategically and ensures we have the resources we need to accomplish our mission.

Melissa Carrier

Chair

Austin Lopesilvero

Vice-chair

Sonali Sanjay

Secretary

Morgen McVane

Treasurer

Anjanette Miller

CEO & Executive Director

Larry Long Jr

Board Member

Mitch Sava

Board Member

Quinci King

Board Member

Siri Swahari

Board Member

Steven McClelland

Board Member

Terrance Ruth

Board Member

Vania Ramos

Board Member

Anna Bloodworth

Entrepreneur Representative

Ready to build something?

Whether you're 16 or 60, whether your business idea is a sketch on a napkin or already serving customers, there's a place for you in our community.