AEO is the national membership organization and voice of microbusiness development in the United States. For over two decades, AEO and its hundreds of member organizations have helped more than two million entrepreneurs support themselves and their families and contribute to their communities through business ownership.  AEO strive to foster greater understanding of the importance of strong and effective microbusiness initiatives to the U.S. economy, and to increase capacity of the field to support underserved entrepreneurs in starting, stabilizing and establishing businesses. AEO represents the public policy interests of its members and, through its growing network of partners, facilitates interactions among small entrepreneurs and the organizations that seek to help them succeed.

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AEO (Association for Enterprise Opportunity)

Natalie Madeira Cofield

Brendan Landry

Tanya Y. Hughes

Usman Ahmed

Jose Martinez

Joshua Brackett

The Leadership Team at AEO is responsible for setting the strategic direction and vision of the organization, ensuring financial stability, managing high-level operations, and fostering partnerships and networks to support microbusiness development. Their collective efforts drive AEO's mission to advocate for and enhance the capacity of the microbusiness sector, influencing public policy and expanding resources for underserved entrepreneurs across the United States.

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Public Policy and Financial Inclusion

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Innovation and Research

Public Policy and Financial Inclusion