Our Team & Leadership
Zainab Qaabidh, PhD, MSEd, EdS
Founder & Senior Fellow
Kyahnah Wesson
Peer Outreach & Social Media Specialist
Sabrina Ali
Community Center
Maria Melton
Domestic Violence Coordinator
Luqman Rasheed II
Head of School
Fatima Jordan, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
Mental Health Director
Baaqia Uqdah
The Garden Child Care Director
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees provides strategic guidance, governance, and oversight to support our mission and long-term vision. Committed to serving our community, these dedicated leaders bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and passion to ensure our organization remains strong, accountable, and focused on creating meaningful impact.
Nayisha Walters-James
Board Chair,
Early Childcare Consultant
Dr. Kimberly Reaves, D.Eng.
Vice Chair, STEAM Educational Consultant, The Literacy Rescue, LLC
James Fields, Jr., MBA
Treasurer, Entrepreneur, Program Specialist, 1199
Dr. Troy K. Weaver
Secretary, Educational Leadership, STEAM Expert
Erica Lamy
Member-at-Large, Coastal Credit Union
Thomas Williams
Founding Board Member;
LL Vann Electric Company
Our Clients
