Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation is proud to announce the inaugural Black Women in Nonprofit Leadership Cohort. 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
