By supporting the people and ideas that have the greatest ability to positively impact our world, the Young Leaders and Whole Community Programs at Greenhouse are building blocks in pursuit of lasting community change. We provide direct support for early-stage ideas and connections to funding for different life stages.

Jose Banales
(Class of 2019)
Young Leaders Program

JB Consulting, LLC

JB Business Consulting, LLC specializes in sales operations consulting, helping small businesses in Denver generate and retain revenue. The firm tailors its services to client objectives, leveraging the owner’s experience to support business growth. The first year focuses on initial investments in equipment and software, with profitability expected by August 2025.

Yasmin Cortez
(Class of 2020)
Young Leaders Program

Flower Power

Flower Power is a community initiative that fosters creativity and community engagement by integrating floral arts into Chicago classrooms. The program teaches students to create floral arrangements with provided materials, which are donated to senior homes and hospitals to spread joy. 

Tyler Cunningham
(Class of 2019)
Young Leaders Program

CA-Loop

CA-Loop is an innovative business combining sustainable farming, resale, and waste repurposing to create a closed-loop ecosystem. With a focus on sustainability and social impact, CA-Loop aims to provide local employment and launch community projects on the West Coast.senior homes and hospitals to spread joy. 

Meseret Hailu
(Class of 2011)
Whole Community Program

Ethiopian Youth Culture Workshop

The Ethiopian Youth Cultural Workshop (EYCW) is a summer enrichment experience for children. Designed to promote the preservation of cultural heritage among the children of Ethiopian immigrants living in the United States, the EYCW offers workshops on language skill development, an appreciation for African cuisine, and critical thinking skills.

Alexandra Martinez Lopez
(Class of 2022)
Young Leaders Program

InspiraSTEM

InspiraSTEM is an annual conference to empower Salvadoran college students in STEM disciplines through high-level training workshops and academic seminars.This initiative seeks to foster the development of future scientists and professionals in El Salvador who might otherwise lack access to high-quality scientific training, with the ultimate goal of driving positive changes in modern Salvadorian society.

Anthony Rucker
(Class of 2021)
Young Leaders Program

Rucker Insights, LLC

Rucker Insights, LLC is a business consulting firm specializing in sales and marketing for small and mid-sized companies, by helping clients generate revenue through services like social media management, sales funnel optimization, website creation, and content marketing.

Kaylee Zilinger
(Class of 2024)
Young Leaders Program

Yale VIBES

Yale VIBES (Virtual Internship in Biomedical Education in Science) is a paid, two-semester virtual internship for undergraduate students from historically marginalized backgrounds, particularly those from low-income or non-research-intensive universities, who are interested in graduate school.