Meet the Leadership Team

Dr. Joyce Blackwell

Dr. Joyce Blackwell

Executive Director and Temporary Durham Collaborative Manager

Dr. Joyce Blackwell is owner of the Institute for Educational Research, Development and Training LLC,..

jbjohnson@built2lastinnovationslab.org

Walisha Thornton

Walisha Thornton

Executive Administrative Assistant

 

Executive Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director for Built2LastInnovationsLab, Inc.

wthornton@built2lastinnovationslab.org

Dr. Joyce Blackwell

Dr. Joyce Blackwell

Executive Director and Temporary Durham Collaborative Manager

Dr. Joyce Blackwell is owner of the Institute for Educational Research, Development and Training LLC,..

jbjohnson@built2lastinnovationslab.org

Precious Allen

Precious Allen

Enterprise Training Center Manage

President and CEO of Precious Estates and a Real Estate Broker with Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

pallen@built2lastinnovationslab.org

Walisha Thornton

Walisha Thornton

Executive Administrative Assistant

Executive Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director for Built2LastInnovationsLab, Inc.

wthornton@built2lastinnovationslab.org

411 West Chapel Hill Street
Suite 10
P. O. Box 12886
Durham, NC 27701

Office: (919) 998-9747
Info@Built2LastInnovationsLab.org

Our Overall Mission

Built2Last works to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial and business ecosystem in Durham, with an emphasis on women and underrepresented minorities, and assist individuals in marginalized communities to gain the skills and experience needed to fully participate in economic prosperity.

Durham Built2Last Innovations Lab, Inc. values equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its dimensions. As part of our mission, we welcome all voices to add their perspectives on how we can ensure that our community remains diverse. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion strengthens our voice as a community while elevating our ability to eliminate economic disparities.