Whitney Smith
Whitney Smith is a Registered Nurse with more than seven years of clinical experience, specializing in labor and delivery nursing and maternal health. Her background includes extensive work in high-acuity obstetric care, travel nursing across multiple major healthcare systems, and advocacy for equitable, patient-centered healthcare delivery. She is recognized for her expertise in managing high-risk pregnancies, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and culturally competent care.
Marcus Kelly
Marcus Kelly PhD, PMP, is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with over five years of experience leading high-impact research projects ranging from traditional basic research, to drug development and preclinical research. Currently serving as a Immuno-Oncology Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Aaron A. Roland | Board Treasurer
Aaron A. Roland, Chief Executive Officer of A2R Consulting, LLC. Whom shepherds over 11 years of financial experience across state agencies and nonprofits in the Richmond and Petersburg areas. Aaron brings both technical expertise and real-world clarity to complex financial conversations & infrastructure development. As a proud VCU graduate with a B.A in African American Studies and a B.S. in Sociology.
Adjoa Henderson
Adjoa Henderson is a dynamic media personality, entrepreneur, and community advocate with over seven years of experience in mass communications. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, Adjoa has built a powerful platform that blends entertainment, influence, and impact. Professionally known on-air as Lili Chanel, Adjoa is a leading radio talent, currently contributing to top-rated stations including 106.5 The Beat and Z104.
De'Nisha Smith
De'Nisha Smith is a Licensed Practical Nurse with more than eight years of healthcare experience, including over six years as an Emergency Medical Technician and experience as a travel nurse. Her background includes service in the United States Air Force and providing care across skilled nursing, long-term care, memory care, behavioral health, and hospice settings. She is recognized for her expertise in emergency response, medication administration, patient advocacy, and team leadership. De'Nisha holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and continues to serve her community through healthcare, leadership, and military service.
Taira Carney
Taira Carney is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with experience across correctional behavioral health, inpatient healthcare, IDD services, and rehabilitation programming. Skilled in treatment planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, behavioral health interventions, clinical documentation, and therapeutic program development for high-acuity and underserved populations. Experienced in facilitating both individual and group-based interventions within correctional, inpatient, and community healthcare settings, using recreation and creative expression, including music, art, games, sports/exercise engagement. This work supports social connection, emotional, physical, and cognitive stability, and promotes meaningful progress toward recovery and rehabilitation.
Derricka Harwell
Mrs. Harwell is an award-winning, best-selling author, the CEO at BeautifyCredit.com. Mrs. Harwell is the first African American female, self-made, multi-millionaire in the credit repair industry. She has a strong background in finance, having worked for several years as a financial consultant at top financial institutions in the U.S.