Prosper Portland
Julieanna Elegant is an experienced project manager and director with a diverse background in law, social policy, and community engagement. Currently serving as Project Manager for the Office of Small Business Liaison at Prosper Portland since February 2025, Julieanna is focused on fostering equitable prosperity for small businesses. Prior to this role, Julieanna led strategic partnerships and outreach at the National Crime Victim Law Institute, managing large-scale events and legal programs. Julieanna also served as Executive Director of the Small Business Legal Clinic at Lewis and Clark College, significantly increasing client diversity and outreach efforts. Early career experiences include roles at the United States Department of Labor and Catholic Charities, emphasizing bilingual support and community development. Julieanna holds a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law, an M.A. from Brandeis University, and a Bachelor's degree from Whitman College.
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Prosper Portland
Prosper Portland is an economic and urban development agency that focus on building an equitable economy by carrying out a comprehensive range of economic development programs that support small business, improve access to workforce training, and create jobs for Portland residents. They work with partners to drive public attention and resources todifferent areas of the city, which helps Portland realize capital projects – parks, streetscape improvements, community centers –that would not happen on their own, making it a better place to live for all Portlanders.Prosper Portland is headed by an executive director who reports to a five-member, volunteer board of local citizens appointed by the mayor and approved by City Council. The structure allows them to exercise independence in program implementation and resource allocation.