Madeline serves as the Communications and Content Advisor with the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity, a partnership between Third Way and the National Urban League. She is passionate about helping make positive transformations within communities through collaboration and innovation. Madeline believes intentionality, knowledge, and commitment are key to building equitable, generational wealth and forging new opportunity pathways.Prior to joining Third Way, Madeline worked as a consulting intern with Attittud in Barcelona, Spain, an associate editor for two local statewide publications with AY Media Group, a government fellow with the City of Little Rock, a marketing and resource development fellow with Heifer International, a graduate assistant at the Clinton School of Public Service, a consultant with ReMix Ideas and Advancing Black Entrepreneurship, and the social media manager at the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. Her previous work has been focused on maritime law, gender and racial equity, inclusive economic growth, as well as social entrepreneurship.Madeline was adopted from Vietnam at two months old and raised by a single mother in Arkansas. She attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, earning a BA in International Studies with a minor in Legal Studies. Most recently, Madeline graduated from the Clinton School of Public Service with a Master of Public Service. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, going on walks with her rescue dog, and painting on her days off.

Madeline Burke

Jazzy serves as the Policy Advisor for the Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity, a partnership between Third Way and the National Urban League. As a native Nashvillian, Jazzy found herself surrounded by small businesses, whether it be her mother’s own real estate company or the restaurateurs on Jefferson Street. She is committed to ensuring that minority owned small businesses have the same access to resources and capital, as other small businesses.Prior to joining Third Way, Jazzy worked at the United States House of Representatives. She started as a Capitol Hill intern and went on to achieve the titles of Staff Assistant, Legislative Correspondent , and Legislative Assistant in Congressman Jim Cooper’s office.While working for the United States House of Representatives, Jazzy was responsible for a diverse portfolio of issues. Most recently, she held the position of Legislative Assistant for Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett. There, she spearheaded the Congressional Caucus on Black Innovation, a congressional member organization dedicated to promoting policy that sustains and protects Black entrepreneurship and innovation, while at the same time dismantling systemic barriers which prevent wealth creation within Black communities.Jazzy attended Rhodes College where she received her B.A. in International Studies and History with a minor in French. In her free time, she enjoys learning different languages, taking her rescue dog on walking adventures, and traveling up and down the East Coast with her sister.

Jazzelynn Hawkins

Explore our informative infographic, showcasing the remarkable growth of Hispanic-owned firms in the United States. Drawing on the latest data from publicly available sources like the U.S. Census Bureau and the Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey, we provide a comprehensive snapshot of the current state of Hispanic entrepreneurship. Delve into key statistics, trends, and insights that illuminate the dynamic contributions of Hispanic-owned businesses to the American economy.
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The Numbers Behind Hispanic-Owned Businesses

The Numbers Behind Hispanic-Owned Businesses

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