JumpStart Inc.
Haley Burk has extensive experience in network management and advancement, currently serving as Director of Network Management at JumpStart Inc. since June 2013. Previous roles at JumpStart include Senior Project and Operations Manager, Senior Manager, and Manager in Advancement, as well as an Associate in Development. Before this, Haley worked at Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio from January 2011 to June 2013 as a Development Specialist and Operations Manager, focusing on administrative coordination and marketing communications. Early career experience includes positions as Development Associate at Mercy Economic Development International and Development Intern at Barberton Community Development Corporation. Haley holds a Bachelor of Arts in International and Comparative Politics from The University of Akron.
JumpStart Inc.
JumpStart Inc. is a non-profit organization transforming the economic impact of entrepreneurial ventures and the ecosystems supporting their growth. JumpStart’s primary service is intensive entrepreneurial development assistance delivered to Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs leading high potential, early-stage companies. JumpStart also supports thegrowth and strengthening of Northeast Ohio’s innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem by securing a continuous stream of resources for entrepreneurs. In doing this work, JumpStart focuses on economic inclusion and activities that increase the success of minority and women entrepreneurs in growing high impact companies. As Northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurial landscape continues to transform, JumpStart collaborates with community and regional leaders nationally to support the startup and development of high growth businesses that have a significant and sustainable impact on the economy.