Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Albany State University (ASU) Innovation & Entrepreneurship Committee (I&E) serves
as a central source for managing, organizing, and disseminating related information
on the ASU campus and community. The committee was established at the request of the
University System of Georgia’s (USG)’s I&E initiative; thus, supporting the ecosystem
at the institution- and system-wide levels. In doing so, faculty, staff, students,
and alumni have access to information to support ideation, launch, or growth of their
business ventures in an effort to strengthen economic development in rural, regional
Southwest Georgia.
| Dr. Peter Ngwafu Dean, College of Education, Business and Professional Studies 229-500-2279 Peter.ngwafu@asurams.edu |
Dr. Kathaleena Edward Monds Chair, ASU Innovation & Entrepreneurship Committee 229-500-2130 Kathaleena.monds@asurams.edu |
Committee
| Akella, Devi | Business |
| Armstrong, Jason | Academic Affairs; Admin |
| Decuir, Erica | Education |
| Dozier, Andrea | Nursing |
| Edwards, Erikka | Arts |
| Feng, Li | Mathematics |
| Ford, Hattie | Nursing; Staff |
| Howe, Deanna | Nursing |
| Johnson, Joel | Arts |
| Jones, Anta'Sha | Science |
| Lemon, Kenya | Science |
| McEachin Campbell, Kabreel | Career Services; Staff |
| McKnight, Tonita | Entrepreneur |
| Monds, Kathaleena | Business |
| Muldrow, RaShaunda | Alumni Entrepreneur |
| Ngwafu, Peter | Business |
| Nyamwala, Edwin | Business |
| Snead, Shavecca | Arts |
| Stewart, Ginger | Business |
| Williams, Dedra | Student Affairs; Staff |
| Williams, John | Science |
Institutional Activities
| I&E Campus Activities | I&E Community Activities | Partnerships & Resources |
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| Accounting Club | B.B.A Concentration in Entrepreneurship & Innovation - forthcoming | Center for Black Entrepreneurship - https://cbecenter.org/ |
| Marketing Club | Black Youth & Entrepreneurship – BYE is a week-long summer intensive workshop launched in 1982 for high school students. The purpose of the workshop is to acquaint black youths with the idea of going into business for themselves | PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Howard University -https://hupnccenter.howard.edu/ |
| Real Estate Club - The ASU Real Estate Club at Albany State University will give members a chance to learn about real estate as entrepreneurs and provide a platform for students who are interested in investment opportunities via real estate as a career professional, real estate investor, or one who is interested in finding alternatives for the unhoused. | USG Spring 2026 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition – April 6-7, 2026 at Kennesaw State University | UGA Small Business Development Center https://georgiasbdc.org/ |
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Title III Incubator - The Innovation Lab is Albany State University’s collaborative hub for student entrepreneurship, creativity, and career exploration. Designed as a space for shared ideas and bold innovation, the lab brings together students from all disciplines to brainstorm, build, and bring their visions to life. This space is being created for ideas to meet opportunity. Whether it’s through pitching new ventures, coworking on projects, or engaging in career-focused conversations that connect passion with purpose, the Innovation Lab serves as a launchpad for aspiring entrepreneurs and changemakers. This is where students will collaborate, test concepts, and gain real-world insight into today’s evolving workforce. |
HBCU Founders Initiative https://www.hbcufi.org/ | |
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Black Wallstreet Student and Alumni Business Expo – This is an event held annually to engage current students and alumni in conversations about entrepreneurship successes and challenges. |
HBCU Entrepreneurship and Innovation, April 16-19, 2026 hbcu@hbcumiei.org | |
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USG Innovation and Entrepreneurship, April 6-7, 2026 TBD |
| Faculty & Staff Entrepreneurship Activities | Current Student Entrepreneurs | Alumni Entrepreneurs |
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| TBD | Real Estate Concierge – founded by ASU Alumni RaShaunda Muldrow https://www.therealestateconcierge.llc/ Talley and Twine – founded by ASU Alumni Randy Williams https://talleyandtwine.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopYDz8_aoCa1Ou2DAl7hQqPwijfbkU39n2Wv5XW1LSITqrY_pKJ |