About
ABOUT TOUGH LEAF
Tough Leaf seamlessly connects Contractors/Developers with Diverse Firms.
Contractors/Developers find and hire diverse firms they can trust by posting their requests for bid on Tough Leaf. Through our data driven solution, Tough Leaf provides a list of vetted diverse firms ready to bid that meet the job's requirements.
Diverse firms get access to opportunities based on their qualifications. They also get access to capacity building services such as: Insurance, Bonding, Financing, Benefits, Staffing and more.
Founding Team
Wissam Akra
- President
- MBA - Columbia
Amir Zahlan
- MBA - Columbia
Advisory Board
We're lead by a team who constantly questions, tinkers, and challenges to unlock great creativity around every turn.
Tanya Pope
- AVP Supplier Diversity - Columbia
- Ascend Tristate & CU Grow
Tim McManus
- Former VP McKinsey
- Former SVP AECOM
- Former Director EY
Barbara Roberts
- NY Champion of DEI
- EIR Lang Center
Dr. Ibrahim Odeh
- Founder of Global Leaders
- in Construction Management