About Us

MISSION & VISION

Braided River Collective’s mission focuses on empowering the economic ecosystem in the Susquehanna Valley.

Our vision is to create a more equitable, healthier and regenerative community through a vibrant culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Alexa Born Executive Director

Alexa has a soft spot for people. She’s always looking for ways to help them achieve their visions. When she and Martin got started on White Rose Ventures, they quickly realized entrepreneurs, innovators and creatives need more support than just funding. Braided River Collective is their avenue for working alongside entrepreneurs, discovering what’s missing and filling those gaps. Ask her to go bike riding on the Rail Trail anytime.

Board of Directors

  • Martin Fedorko

    Treasurer, White Rose Ventures

  • Julian Tolbert

    Board Co-Chair, Community Advocate

  • Dommonick Chatman

    The Chatman Group, LLC

  • Joyce Santiago

    Affordable Housing ADVOCATES

  • Chelsea Foster

    The Grotto Community Center

  • Karin Swartz

    Center for Community Engagement at York College of Pennsylvania

  • Anne Kirby

    The Candy Factory

  • Nicole Shaffer

    Traditions Bank

  • Anne Van Itallie

    WHIPSAW

  • Elaine Bonneau

    Bonneau & Associates