Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation is proud to announce the inaugural Black Women in Nonprofit Leadership Cohort. To apply for the 2022 cohort, please fill out this application.
Supported by community partners of Dallas, the Black Women in Nonprofit Leadership Cohort was developed to support Black women who are recognized as top leaders within the nonprofit sector offering innovative strategies and leadership making great impact for the communities they serve, but often times passed over for new jobs or promotions in favor of others—including men of color, white women, and white men—with comparable or even lower credentials.
These challenges require a call to action where Black women can come to develop professionally and personally, build network with one another and within the sector, and have a safe healing space that provides opportunity for courageous conversations and the ability to turn-off the code switch often required to be successful in the nonprofit sector.
Beginning January 21st, our Black women leaders will be participating in a 12-month cohort that provides training, education and support on issues related to mental health and Black women navigating the nonprofit sector.
Welcome to these amazing women leaders.

Akilah Wallace
Executive Director, Faith in Texas

Alana Pierre
Director of SNAP and Social Services, North Texas Food Bank

Alexandrea Horsley
Executive Director, Lullaby Houses

Ashley McIver
Senior Philanthropy Officer, Communities Foundation of Texas

Benaye Rogers
Chief Philanthropy Officer, St. Philip's School and Community Center

Brenda Gomes
Human Resources Director, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas

Caazena Hunter
Manager of Client Success, Change Machine

Candace Gardner
Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Building Services, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc.

Chris McSwain
Director, Community Engagement, Communities Foundation of Texas

Cordelia Tullous
Executive Director, Community Engagement, Step Up

Cynthia Thompson
Development Manager, The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center

Daneshe Bethune
Executive Director, C5 Youth Foundation of Texas

Dominique McCain
Managing Director, The Commit Partnership

Donna James-Harvey
Fund to Advance Racial Equity Liaison, Community Foundation

Elizabeth Wattley
Executive Director, Forest Forward

Garica Sanford
Training Director, Momentous Institute

Hillary Evans
Vice President of Professional Learning and Public Policy, Philanthropy Support Organization

Marjorie Murat
Vice President of Program Services, Dallas Afterschool

Melanie Calhoun
Program Director, The Senior Source

Nichelle Bennett
Graduation Counselor, Cornerstone Crossroads Academy

Severina Ware
Community Engagement Manager, Wesley-Rankin Community Center

Shane Woods
Senior Director, STEM Center of Excellence, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas

Shawana Carter
Executive Director, Carters House

Stephanie Epps
Director of Programs, Education Opens Doors

Summer Rose
Licensed Psychologist and Assessment Coordinator, Momentous Institute

Tamika Sanders
Office Coordinator, Lumin Education/Lumin BLCS

Taylor Hall
Director of Admissions, St. Philip's School & Community Center

Tina Robertson
Director of Clinical Training, Momentous Institute

Yasmine Lockett
Director of Education and Engagement, Frazier Revitalization

Kazai Drew
BWNP Intern, Student at Sam Houston University

Jessica Armstead
BWNP Intern, Student at UNT Dallas