Me’Shae Brooks-Rolling

Me’Shae Brooks-Rolling is a serial entrepreneur. Me’Shae made history in 2018 when she became the first Franchise Owner/Operator of EventPrep, Inc., in New York State and the northeastern territory. She is the Executive Director of the Upstate Minority Economic Alliance, and is the Executive Producer of the 2021 Financial Empowerment Summit.

Me’Shae has been in the Special Events, Conferencing and Hospitality industry for 25 years. Prior to becoming a business owner, Me’Shae was the Director of Special Events & Conferences at the Institute for Veterans & Military Families at Syracuse University. Additionally, she is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance, and is MWBE-certified with the City of Syracuse, New York State and the NY/NJ Minority Supplier Development Council.

Me’Shae serves on the board of directors of the following organizations: M&T Bank Directors Advisory Council, CenterState CEO, WISE Women’s Business Center, American Heart Association’s Circle of Red/Go Red for Women, Human Services Leadership Council, and the Onondaga County CA$H Coalition.

Me’Shae earned a Master of Public Administration degree from The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University on a full fellowship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. She enjoys volunteering and contributing philanthropically to the Syracuse community.