Christine E.B. Howard

About

Christine E.B. Howard, the visionary founder and CEO of E.B. Howard Consulting, a certified Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise dedicated to guiding clients in securing, applying for, and evaluating the impact of non-dilutive grant funding. Her commitment to fostering equal and equitable funding opportunities—both dilutive and non-dilutive—for historically marginalized founders in the startup community underscores her dedication to nurturing an innovation ecosystem conducive to inclusive economic development. Christine firmly believes that inclusivity is not just beneficial but essential for sparking innovation and cultivating a robust, diverse economy that benefits all members of society.

Her engagement with the entrepreneurial community extends through her active mentoring and advisory roles in prestigious programs such as the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps™), Columbia Technology Ventures, the Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator, NYSERDA's Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program, Startup Grind, and several others. Her expertise is also sought after as a pitch judge in various startup competitions, including 43North, Female Founders in Tech (spanning FinTech and InsurTech sectors), E^3, and the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), among many.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Christine’s commitment to community and societal advancement is evident through her service on multiple boards, including the Buffalo/Niagara National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Ten Thousand Villages, The Upstate Capital Foundation, and Community Connections of New York, Inc. (CCNY).

Her contributions and leadership have been recognized through numerous accolades, such as her induction into the Haverling Hall of Distinction with the Alumni Award in June 2019 and the Parsons Community Service Award in October 2018. The latter celebrated her instrumental role alongside a team of women business owners in addressing the challenges faced by Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) in New York State.

A proud alumna of SUNY Corning and the State University of New York at Buffalo, Christine holds two Bachelor's Degrees and a Master's Degree. With over 15 years of experience in non-dilutive funding development, grant writing, and program evaluation, she is a proven leader in designing evidence-based projects, overseeing their implementation, and refining them through continuous feedback for enhanced effectiveness.