city startup labs TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
Henry Rock
Founder and Executive Director
Henry Rock has well over two decades of experience in media sales, advertising and marketing, working on national brands in Chicago, New York and Philadelphia for Johnson Publishing, the National Black Network, Black Media Inc. and other Black Media companies. Learn more…
MEGAN VAN FLEET
Director of Operations
Megan Van Fleet served as the Executive Assistant at City Startup Labs from 2015 to 2022. A native of Virginia, Megan graduated from the University of Virginia, and has previously worked in education, the financial services industry, and with small business operations. Learn more…
Barbara Ellis
REEP Program Operations Lead
A native of New York City, Barbara earned a B.A. in Commercial Art at the City University of New York. She relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2004. Her decades long career includes experience in advertising, publishing, financial services, law school admissions recruitment. Learn more…
LEEROY JORDAN
Senior Consultant for Restorative Pathways
Over the span of a 30-year career LeeRoy Jordan has served marginalized populations in a variety of roles. He has worked extensively with criminal and juvenile justice populations, from pre-trial services to post-incarceration support. Learn more…
Shaheedah Ross
Director, Restorative Pathways Project
Shaheedah Ross is an entrepreneur and owner of Good Portions Italian Ices, exemplifying resilience and adaptability. Learn more…
Faith Griffin
Social Media Specialist
Faith Griffin is a graduate of High Point University where she studied Entrepreneurship and Marketing. She has a passion for entrepreneurship and startups and also has previous experience working with nonprofits.