Blake Crawford

Blake Crawford is a Chicago native and a proud graduate of Tennessee State University. He is currently an HBCU Fellow pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainability Management. A passionate social entrepreneur, Blake co-founded the Occasional Good Deed Club (OGDC), a venture dedicated to combating the Gen-Z loneliness epidemic by fostering community connection through volunteerism across chapters in Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, and New York City. His commitment to entrepreneurship and venture capital is further demonstrated through his work with the Black Venture Capital Consortium (BVCC). Ultimately, Blake aims to leverage his education and experience to drive sustainable investments in the energy sector.