Laurel Djoukeng

Laurel Djoukeng is the current founder and executive director of Catalyst Network Foundation Inc. Prior to this, they worked as an intern for Blockstream from July 2019 to September 2019, where they served as a Business Development Manager. From January 2012 to June 2018, Laurel was a Senior Associate for Carlton Group, and prior to that they worked as an investment analyst for Prudential Real Estate Investors from January 2010 to December 2011. Laurel began their career working as a financial analyst for Con Edison from January 2008 to December 2009, and before that they were a business management intern for Enterprise Rent-A-Car from January 2005 to December 2008. Laurel's first job was with Domino's, where they worked as an assistant manager from July 2000 to July 2004.

Laurel Djoukeng has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. They also have a degree in International Business from Tel Aviv University - Coller School of Management. Their undergraduate degree is in Accounting with an Emphasis in Finance from Hampton University. Laurel Djoukeng also has a Diploma from Montgomery Blair High School. Lastly, they are certified by the New York State department of state in Real Estate Salesperson and by ARGUS Software Solutions in ARGUS Enterprise.

Some direct reports include Rashad West - Director of Relationship Management, Lanaya Irvin - Director of Corporate Development, and Max Frederic - Director of Youth Programs.