Meet our Team
Advisory Board
Senior Advisory Board member
Alexis is the founder & CEO of Springhead Social Impact, an advisory firm, and intermediary that believes that everyone deserves...
Advisory Board Member and African relations development & Liaison
Maisie Dunbar, the founder of the internationally recognized, global award-winning “Maisie Dunbar Beauty Brands'', a TEDx Speaker...
Advisory Board Member
Ms. François is a partner at J. François & Associates and a leading technology and new media lawyer and
consultant. She serves as counsel for ...
Advisory Board Member
Brenda Canty is a retired educator from the New York City Department of Education. She provided guidance and support to over 300 principals...
Advisory Board Member
Since the late 90s, Cyrus has been working with the social and private sectors to drive social impact. He has extensive experience in social enterprises, especially, nonprofits, and EdTech, GovTech, HealthTech...
Advisory Board Member
Born and raised in Harlem USA, Janella Meeks has worked in politics for over 30 years, from Press Secretary for Assemblyman...
Advisory Board Member
Nick E. Smith is a justice system and housing policy expert. He's a change maker. He's currently the First Deputy Public...
Advisory Board Member
Anjanette was born in Maryland and grew up in Virginia. After graduating from Morgan State University, throughout her career as an attorney...
Advisory Board Member
Ebony Meeks-Laidley has spent her career dedicated to public service and enhancing government to effectively serve its constituents...
Advisory Board Member
Rosalyn Joseph is a veteran in the radio industry. She has spent decades working in Southern New Jersey-Philadelphia media markets...
Advisory Board Member
Aja Johnson is currently the Director of Events and Special Projects at the office of the NYC Comptroller. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Meeks...
Advisory Council Member
Cecilia Venosta-Wiygul is Center for the Women of New York President. She has been a volunteer for the organization since 2016...