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We are committed to supporting movements that center are led by young people. Each member of our team embodies our shared values of accountability, urgency, transformation, inclusivity, authenticity, and love.

Dr. Monique Couvson

President/CEO

Maheen Kaleem, Esq

Vice President of Operations and Programs

Nneka Nwaifejokwu, MPA

Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships

Dr. Whitney Richards-Calathes

Senior Director of Research, Advocacy, and Policy

Josefina V. Casati

Senior Director of Communications

Sam Lee

Senior Director, Data and Technology Operations

Kyndall Clark Osibodu

Director of Organizational Health, Operations, and Learning

Amirah Fauzi

Director of Grantmaking

Cidra M. Sebastien

Black Girl Freedom Fund Manager

Dominique Couvson

Manager, Office of the President, and Technology Operations

Mariah Gill

Manager, Organizational Health and Operations

Solace Mensah-Narh

Data Analyst

Lisann Ramos

Communications Manager

Rana LaPine

New Songs Rising Initiative Fund Manager

Raquel Thomas

Operations Associate

Tran Tonnu

Digital Communications Strategist

Advisory Board

Tynesha McHarris

Founder and Principal, Black Harvest Co-founder, Black Feminist Fund

Prachi Patankar

Program Officer Foundation for a Just Society

Tia Oros Peters (Zuni)

Chief Executive Officer Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples

Ada Williams Prince

Senior Advisor, Program Strategy and Investments, Pivotal Ventures

Teresa C. Younger

President and CEO Ms. Foundation for Women

Former Advisory Board

Leticia Peguero

Life & Executive Coach Leticia Peguero Coaching and Consulting

Lateefah Simon

Board Member of Akonadi Foundation