Jeanique Druses

Vice president of global philanthropy| jpmorgan chase & co

Jeanique is emerging as a trusted voice in entrepreneur development and a tireless advocate for those who are economically disadvantaged. After sharpening her skills within blue chip organizations such as Verizon, Mercedes Benz and American Express, she launched her own entrepreneurial endeavor by founding The EIgnite Group to consult with small and mid-sized businesses. As an extension of the work she does with EIgnite, Jeanique has taken on leadership of the nation’s largest housing authority’s Resident Business Development Initiatives. Through her role with the New York City Housing Authority, she empowers public housing residents to increase their income and create economic stability through entrepreneurship. Her innovative ideas are setting templates for “Revitalizing Communities from the Inside Out through Entrepreneurship” as she continues to prove the power of business to change lives.