Programs Built by Members

A semester-long leadership fellowship pairing students with mentors from the Dallas business community.

• Build a mentor network across Dallas
• Develop a cohort of trained student leaders

Open to all DEA members by application

A student research initiative publishing short analyses on economic trends affecting North Texas.

• Publish quarterly research briefs
• Give students real research experience

Economics & Research track members

A hands-on program where student teams develop an original business idea from concept to pitch.

• Launch 5+ student ventures per year
• Connect teams with local founder mentors

Entrepreneurship track members