Upstate Minority Economic Alliance

Central New York's Minority Chamber of Commerce

We strive to create a greater regional prosperity through enhanced minority economic opportunity.

Our Mission

Harnessing the economic power of the minority community for the benefit of the Upstate and Central New York region

Business Advocacy

Championing policies and initiatives that empower minority-owned enterprises across CNY.

Member Networking

Fostering strategic connections and collaborations to enhance the growth and success of our members.

Community Development

Driving economic prosperity by supporting minority businesses and enriching the regional economy.

Our Staff

Jamar Clarke

Interim Executive Director

Eileen Baugh

Administrative Assistant &
Events Consultant

Ryan Williams

Strategic Planning &
Database Consultant

Our Board of Directors

Our experienced board of directors is always ready to help.

Sheena Solomon

President

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THE GIFFORD FOUNDATION

Laiza Semidey

Vice President

CHIEF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT OFFICER
HOME HEADQUARTERS, INC

Natasha Newbury

Treasurer

AUDIT & ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT
DERMODY BURKE & BROWN

Windell Gray

Board Member

PRESIDENT & CEO
LANDON & RIAN ENTERPRISES, INC

Melody Smith Johnson

Board Member

CEO/FOUNDER
MELODY'S COWORKING & EVENT SPACE

Tamika Otis

Board Member

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY & COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICER
KEY BANK

Jackie Walters

Board Member

VP Strategy and Operations M3 Placement & Partnership

Wayne Wright

Owner & Operator
Time 2 Eat Catering

Jamal Finch

Board Member

Owner & Master Barber Cut from a Different Cloth Barbershop

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Central New York's Minority Chamber of Commerce

Harnessing the economic power of the minority community for the benefit of the Upstate and Central New York region