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Jenelle Coy (born 1992) is an American-born Trinidadian serial entrepreneur. She is the founder and Managing Director of SPERO. In 2017, Coy was named to the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 Marketing & Advertising honors. In 2019, SPERO was reported by The Women Presidents Organization and Capital One to be one of the fastest growing woman-owned companies in the US. Jenelle Coy is featured in the Advertising Strategy textbook Fifth Edition published by SAGE Publishing.

Early life and Education
Jenelle Coy was born in 1992 on Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Newport News, Virginia. As a child, Coy lived in Newport News, Virginia, St. Croix, USVI and Tampa, Florida. Coy credits her mother's example as being a major influence on her career, and a key reason for her strong entrepreneurial interest.

In 2003, Coy was elected to the youth Board of Directors of the Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa, Florida, under the leadership of Dr. Judith Lombana.

Career
In 2014, Coy started Coy Plus an integrated marketing firm, 6-weeks after graduating from Howard University, with $10,000 in graduation gift money. By 2017, Coy Plus grew revenues to over $1 million and was named to the 2018 Forbes 30 under 30 before becoming SPERO. SPERO was named by Women Presidents Organization and Capital One as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Women Owned Business in America.

Awards and honors

 * Washington Women in PR: Emerging Leader Honoree
 * 2018 Forbes 30 under 30
 * 2018 Entrepreneur Magazine 360 Most Innovative Small Businesses in America
 * 2018 Washington Business Journal Minority Business Leader of The Year
 * 2019 Walker’s Legacy DC Power 15
 * 2019 50 Fastest Growing Women Owned Companies in America