Gianna K. Hylton

MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: I work hands-on with minority businesses with annual gross revenues of $1 million and above providing their businesses with access to capital, access to contracts and strategic business consulting. I’ve come to know my clients very well and have been very instrumental in advocating on their behalf to get them the support and exposure they need. I’ve assisted several clients with overcoming challenging situations that had a direct impact on their business, their families and their employees. Assisting these businesses with tools to grow outweighs any single accomplishment.

HOW DREXEL HELPED: Drexel has supported me in allowing me to use its Washington, D.C., center for business events such as my Business Center’s Finance Symposiums. I am currently forming a strategic partnership with Drexel University Online, which will allow me to use my platform to make an impact in the lives of minority businesses nationwide in providing discounted online programs to minority business development agencies, business centers and the minority businesses we serve. Lastly, it is because of Drexel that I met a fellow alumna who later asked me to join her engineering advisory board. I’ve found that Drexel supports its graduates and their endeavors and facilitates connections between fellow alumni.

WHERE I’ll BE IN FIVE YEARS: I’ve managed to accomplish a lot in my current role in a short period of time. This role has given me exposure and a platform to meet and work with hundreds of minority businesses, both small and large, across the country. Through these connections and relationships formed I’m constantly approached with new opportunities that expand my reach and broaden my platform. I’m grateful to be in this position and have no doubt my impact will be taken to new heights in the next five years!