# Jacqueline “Jackie” Krick

> Jacqueline “Jackie” Krick is the Colombian-born founder and CEO of ECU Communications, a Virginia marketing agency established in 2004. Her work also includes founding IMPACTO Youth in 2013, co-founding the CenterFuse coworking space in Manassas and advocating for entrepreneurs and youth leadership.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at ECU Communications
- **Organizations:** ECU Communications, IMPACTO Youth, CenterFuse, The Latino Coalition, Virginia Serious Game Institute
- **From:** Bogotá, Colombia
- **Nationality:** American; Colombian-born
- **Known for:** Built ECU Communications into an agency serving government, nonprofit and private-sector clients., Founded IMPACTO Youth in 2013 to support disadvantaged young people through education., Co-founded CenterFuse with Ken Krick and Bennett and Gayle Whitlock.

## Career timeline

- **1986** — Moved to the Washington metropolitan area and worked in technology marketing.
- **1990** — Started an early graphic-design business; later closed it and returned to employment.
- **2004** — Founded ECU Communications.
- **2013** — Founded IMPACTO Youth.
- **2015** — ECU graduated from the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program.
- **2016** — Jackie and Ken Krick were photographed receiving a Corporate Culture Award.
- **2017** — CenterFuse opened in Historic Downtown Manassas as a public-private coworking partnership.
- **2018** — IMPACTO Youth received the Agnes L. Colgan Arts and Education community award.
- **2022** — Discussed entrepreneurship, mentoring and youth education on JobMakers.
- **2024** — ECU received Prince William Chamber government-contracting recognition and AVA Gold recognition.

## Achievements

- Built ECU Communications into an agency serving government, nonprofit and private-sector clients.
- Founded IMPACTO Youth in 2013 to support disadvantaged young people through education.
- Co-founded CenterFuse with Ken Krick and Bennett and Gayle Whitlock.
- Serves on The Latino Coalition’s board of directors.
- Profiled on the Virginia Serious Game Institute’s executive advisory board page.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — The Latino Coalition’s board page, updated July 28, 2026, lists Krick as a board member.
- **2026-04** — An AURP event agenda listed Krick as host of an April 22 networking gathering at CenterFuse; the agenda documents scheduling, not confirmed attendance.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ecucomm.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-jackie-krick-62a5632

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