PLEASANT HILL, Calif., Feb. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- John F. Kennedy University's Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership (IEL) has announced the appointment of 16 members to its Advisory Board. The Institute is a leading center in the East Bay aiming to provide educational opportunities and mentoring to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the area. The Institute, based in downtown Concord, offers certificate classes and start-up offices for its student entrepreneurs. It also works with the University's College of Graduate and Professional Studies in offering an Entrepreneurial Leadership specialization as part of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree program.

The 16 regional leaders represent world-class experience and expertise and bring a broad depth of entrepreneurial knowledge to IEL's Advisory Board.

"Given the experience level of these individuals, we look forward to their significant contributions to our effort to build the finest organization possible to help train, mentor, and assist our local small businesses and entrepreneurs," said Dr. Raul Deju, Director of the Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership.  "Their guidance and insight will add great value to our growth and will benefit IEL's programs and its student entrepreneurs."

The members appointed to IEL's Board represent a broad group of disciplines, including:

 

For more information about John F. Kennedy University's Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership, visit www.jfku.edu/IEL.

Cathrine Santini
510-708-1473
csantini@jfku.edu

SOURCE John F. Kennedy University

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