Dr. Lena Graham-Morris, The Entreprenista®

Dr. Lena Graham-Morris, The Entreprenista®, is chief strategy officer and chair of HORUS Academy, a 501©3 program that offers mentor protégé assistance to minority, underserved, women-owned and local businesses. HORUS Academy is part of HORUS Construction Services Inc. Dr. Lena is currently in a succession plan to take ownership of her family’s third-generation construction business. The company was established by her grandfather, grandmother, great uncle and father. Today, she is working side by side with her mentor and partner, who is also her uncle. They have established strategic partnerships that have secured over $500 million in total contracts over the last five years.

Dr. Lena brings over 15 years of not-for-profit experience, including key positions with PBS/NPR, Metro Orlando Urban League and the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida. She is a past president for NAWBO Orlando and is the first woman of color to hold such a leadership role.