Meet our Team

Meet the dedicated leaders who guide our mission to serve our local

community with compassion and purpose.

Jennifer Losee

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Founder & Executive Director

Derrick Losee

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Board President

Tina Pedley

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Volunteer Coordinator

Lisa Harrington-Bynum

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Fundraising Coordinator

Kimberly Wycoff

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Board Secretary

Niti Panchal

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Volunteer Coordinator

Shachi Sapre-Schatz

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Community Impact Coordinator

Shanikqa Canty, MSML

Workforce Empowerment

& Career Development Specialist

Shanikqa Canty, MSML, is a workforce development professional and career services leader passionate about empowering individuals through career readiness, professional development, and community support. She is dedicated to helping underserved and underemployed individuals build confidence, develop workplace skills, and create pathways toward long-term success and economic stability.

Crystal Schmidt

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Fundraising Coordinator

Dot A. Wiggins

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Program Coordinator

Pragna Thacker

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Program Coordinator

Elizabeth Flanagan

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Board Treasurer

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