Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) believes that everyone deserves a chance to prosper. Since 1979, Prosperity Now has helped make it possible for millions of people, especially people of color and those of limited incomes, to achieve financial security, stability and, ultimately, prosperity. Prosperity Now offer a unique combination of scalable practical solutions, in-depth research and proven policy solutions, all aimed at building wealth for those who need it most.

Alexander Villaverde
Emerson Fellow
14th Class, 2007-2008

Amy Matthews
Emerson Fellow
9th Class, 2002-2003

Andrea Barbarin
Emerson Fellow
4th Class, 1997-1998

Baridilo Dube
Emerson Fellow
25th Class, 2018-2019

Carrie Johnson
Emerson Fellow
9th Class, 2002-2003

Christopher Hess
Emerson Fellow
7th Class, 2000-2001

Dan Murphy
Emerson Fellow
11th Class, 2004-2005

De’Sean Weber
Emerson Fellow
24th Class, 2017-2018

Eric Silva
Emerson Fellow
7th Class, 2000-2001

Jamie Anderson
Emerson Fellow
3rd Class, 1996-1997

Javier Silva
Emerson Fellow
6th Class, 1999-2000

Karolina Arias
Emerson Fellow
6th Class, 1999-2000

Mayuri Guntupalli
Emerson Fellow
8th Class, 2001-2002

Rachel Clay
Emerson Fellow
10th Class, 2003-2004

Rachel Lopez
Emerson Fellow
10th Class, 2003-2004

Sofya Leonova
Emerson Fellow
15th Class, 2008-2009

Trisha Miller
Emerson Fellow
5th Class, 1998-1999

Will Perreault
Emerson Fellow
14th Class, 2007-2008