Emma Fitzpatrick
Executive Assistant
Experienced and authoritative, Emma is responsible for executive coordination and office leadership support.
The BVCG team
Many disciplines.
One standard.
BVCG brings together leadership, analysis, and operational attention to help founders prepare for more informed capital conversations.
Managing Director
Vivian Ann Westbrook
Official public face and voice of BVCG
Vivian brings more than 20 years across finance, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), institutional lending, commercial underwriting, business management, consulting, and capital-stack strategy.
Her undergraduate degree is from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), and she holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her philosophy centers disciplined capital, sustainable enterprise growth, community impact, and generational wealth.
View flagship qualificationsLeadership support
Role clarity makes the work stronger.
The BVCG team keeps the founder experience organized, analytical, and grounded in the practical work behind a durable enterprise.
Jason Wu-Jones
Investment Associate
Jason focuses on investment research, capital analysis, and opportunity evaluation.
Jennifer Harris
Director of Operations
Jennifer leads operations, process design, and execution across the work of the firm.
Shadayah Lemore
Junior Analyst
Shadayah supports research, analysis, diligence, and preparation of internal insights.
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