- Onika Jervis, National Field Director, GirlTrek (posted 1/14/2021)
Black & Bold
Black & Bold: Perspectives on Leadership
Black & Bold: Perspectives on Leadership is an effort to affirm, promote, and elevate the experiences of Black leaders who are their ancestors’ wildest dreams.
Black achievement has always taken place in a country where white supremacy has challenged the ability of individuals and communities to consistently succeed. Historically, that has contributed to the racial disparities that exist in health, wealth, access to leadership, and other domains. Even today there are many legacy systems and biases that remain to be addressed.
Despite the hostile environment, there have always been – and always will be – beacons of excellence and aspiration. Originally created in 2018 by Makiyah Moody, with a focus on amplifying the voices and journeys of Black women, we re-launch Black & Bold: Perspectives on Leadership as we aim to amplify the voices of Black social sector leaders, presenting examples and proof points of the diverse pathways they have forged in the world. Each interview will explore Black leaders’ identity, finding one’s voice, negotiating values tensions, and developing as a leader in the social sector.
Interviews posted to date:
2021
2020
- Rochelle Mills, President & CEO, Innovative Housing Opportunities (posted 12/15/2020)
- Tycely Williams, Chief Development Officer, America’s Promise Alliance (posted 11/18/2020)
- Saida Agostini, Vice President of Member Services, YWCA USA (posted 10/29/2020)
- Pat Smith, President & CEO, The Funders Network (posted 10/07/2020)
- Upendo Shabazz, Regional Vice President, Allegany Franciscan Ministries (posted 9/09/2020)
- Ameca Reali, Membership Director, Law For Black Lives (posted 8/27/2020)
- Bonita Robertson, Director for Civic Leadership, Greater New Orleans Foundation (posted 8/11/2020)
- Karon Moody Harden, Council on Foundations (posted 7/23/20)
- Taishya Adams, Educational Equity Specialist, American Institutes for Research (posted 7/16/20)
- Lauren Robinson, Assistant General Counsel, American Medical Association (posted 7/9/20)
- Christine Gregory, Chief Operating Officer, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (posted 6/24/20)
- Angelique Power, President, The Field Foundation of Illinois (posted 6/12/20)
- Amanda Misiko Andere, CEO, Funders Together to End Homelessness (posted 6/1/20)
- Akilah Massey, Vice President of Programs, GEO (posted 5/7/20)posted 4/24/20)
- Gislaine Ngounou, Vice President, Strategy and Programs, Nellie Mae Education Foundation (posted 4/9/20)
- Jeanné L. Lewis, VP and Chief Engagement Officer, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) (posted 3/24/20)
- An Interview With Lucretia Murphy, Senior Director, Jobs for the Future (JFF) (posted 3/11/20)
- An Interview with Sheri A. Brady, Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships, Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions (posted 2/27/20)
- An Interview with Caroline McCoy, Program Officer, Robert R. McCormick Foundation (posted 2/21/20)
- An Interview with Andrea Johnson, Executive Director, Courageous Conversation Global Foundation (posted 2/6/20)
- Amber Hikes, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, ACLU (posted 1/30/20)
- Gabrielle Sims, Project Associate, Shah Family Foundation (posted 1/22/20)
- Jara Dean-Coffey, Founder, Luminare Group (posted 1/9/20)
2019
- Melanie Roussell Newman, SVP, Communications, PPFA (posted 12/18/19)
- Jhmira Alexander, President, Public Narrative (posted 11/27/19)
- LaTida Smith, President & CEO, Moses Taylor Foundation (posted 11/14/19)
- Kiesha Davis, Director, Partnership and Capacity Building, Deaconess Foundation (posted 10/23/19)
- Luella Provenza, Chief Impact Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank (posted 10/9/19)
- Lindsay A. Powell, MPP, Asst. Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor, Pittsburgh (posted 9/25/19)
- Regina Malveaux, J.D., CEO, YWCA Spokane (posted 9/11/19)
- Shaya Gregory Poku, Director, Center for Social Justice, Wheaton College (posted 8/27/19)
- Dr. Catherine Cushinberry, Vice-President/Executive Director, City Year Memphis (posted 8/14/19)
- Wylecia Wiggs Harris, CEO, AHIMA (posted 7/24/19)
- Rev. Dr. Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, Chicago Theological Seminary (posted 7/9/19)
- Alicia Sanchez Gill, Collective Action for Safe Spaces (posted 6/26/19)
- NanaEfua B. Afoh-Manin, Shared Harvest Fund (posted 6/11/19)
- Holly Delany Cole, The Haas Leadership Initiatives (posted 5/29/19)
- Kerrien Suarez, Equity in the Center (posted 5/7/19)
- Darlene Slaughter, March of Dimes (posted 4/24/19)
- Misha Charles, Organizational Effectiveness and Impact, Education Sector (posted 4/9/19)
- Candice C. Jones, Public Welfare Foundation (posted 3/27/19)
- Christal Jackson, Mosaic Genius (posted 3/12/19)
- Soenda Howell, Charter School Growth Fund (posted 2/25/19)
- Sherri Young, African-American Shakespeare Co. (posted 1/16/19)
- Lisa J. Nutter, Sidecar Social Finance (posted 1/10/19)
- Nicole Brisbane, NY Democrats for Education Reform (posted 1/1/19)
2018
- Ashley Allison, The Leadership Conference (posted 12/27/18)
- Kenya Bradshaw, The New Teacher Project (TNTP) (posted 12/20/18)
- Jacqueline Greer, DC Urban Teachers (posted 12/17/18)
- Rhonda Broussard, Beloved Community (posted 12/4/18)
- Khairah L. Walker, tiLTFEST (posted 11/20/18)
- Jennifer Jones Austin, FPWA (posted 11/8/18)
- Charnella Derry, Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute (posted 10/25/18)
- Elizabeth Whittaker-Walker, Raymond Whittaker Design (posted 10/17/18)
- Eva Paterson, Equal Justice Society (posted 10/10/18)
- Lauren Casteel, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado (posted 10/1/18)
- Camille Cyprian, Minnesota Council on Foundations (posted 9/26/18)
- Alli Myatt, COO, Teaching Trust (posted 9/18/18)
- Lucy Castillo, Chief Governance and Equity Officer, Charter Board Partners (posted 9/12/18)
- Catasha Davis, PhD, Researcher, FrameWorks Institute (posted 9/5/18)
- Linda Caradine-Poinsett, MJ, MBA, PhD, American College of Prosthodontists (posted 8/29/18)
- Alicia Robinson, Senior Managing Director, Talent and Equity, Flamboyan Foundation (posted 8/22/18)
- Raël Nelson James, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Bridgespan (posted 8/15/18)
- Indira Henard, Executive Director, DC Rape Crisis Center (posted 8/10/18)
- Black & Bold: Lessons on how black women survive double jeopardy in the workplace, by Makiyah Moody, Senior Consultant, Stanford Social Innovation Review, August 3, 2018
- Shereen Williams, Charter Board Partners (posted 7/31/18)
- Aimée Eubanks Davis, CEO, Braven (posted 7/25/18)
- Akaya Windwood, Rockwood Leadership Institute (posted 7/18/18)
- Miecha Forbes, Vice President, Koya Leadership Partners (posted 7/10/18)
- Crystal German, Prosperity Labs (posted 6/25/18)
- Michell Speight, Race Forward (posted 6/19/18)
- Idrissa Simmonds-Nastili, Pahara Institute (posted 6/13/18)
- Michele Mason, Newark Charter School Fund (posted 5/29/18)
- Keisha Smith, MEd, PhD, The Data Center (posted 5/16/18)
- Monica Sylvain, PhD, EVP, Chief Diversity Officer, IBERIABANK (posted 5/2/18)
- Wanda Speight, SVP, Senior Credit Officer, Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (posted 4/18/18)
- Sherece West-Scantlebury, President and CEO, The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (posted 4/4/18)
- Natalie S. Burke, President and CEO, CommonHealth ACTION (posted 3/28/18)
- Dr. Mahalia Hines, President, Common Ground Foundation (posted 3/20/18)
- Tulaine Montgomery, Managing Partner, New Profit (posted 3/14/18)
- Vernetta Walker, Vice President of Programs and Chief Governance Officer, BoardSource (posted 3/7/18)
- Ify Walker, Founder and Chief Talent Matchmaker, Offor Walker Group (posted 2/27/18)
- Tenicka Boyd (posted 2/21/18)
- Tyra Mariani, Executive Vice President, New America (posted 2/14/18)