Meet the CBCF Team
Center for Policy Analysis and Research
The Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) strives to improve the socio-economic circumstances of African Americans by generating analyses and policy recommendations advancing equity and equality in policy areas such as criminal justice, education, access, economic development, public health, voting rights, and Black representative in the ever-growing technology sector.
Donna Fisher-Lewis
Senior Vice President
Desireé Solomon
Research Analyst Manager
Finance & Operations
The CBCF Office of Finance and Operations oversees the activities of the organization. This team provides centralized management of the organization’s day-to-day financial and budgetary activities.
Paul E. Dumars, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Rachel Howell
Member Relations Coordinator
Nadia Monroe
Director
Brenda Tucker
Receptionist
Candice Willmore
Director, Human Resources
Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute at CBCF prepares the next generation to take its place in the fields of community service and policy development by striving for the organizational goal to increase the pool of Black leaders in public service careers and public policy positions by providing fellowships, internships, and scholarships.
Donna Fisher-Lewis
Senior Vice President
Ryan E. Tucker
Senior Director
Devery Manier
Program Manager
Jasmine Gillispie
Program Coordinator
Marketing & Communications
The Marketing and Communications Department (MAR-COM) advances the mission of CBCF by developing and implementing clear, consistent, engaging, and multi-faceted marketing and communication strategies and products. Looking for a way to collaborate with CBCF? Email the details to media@cbcfinc.org.
Jessica Josey
Digital Media Manager
Tisean Bell
Graphic Design Specialist
Ty’won Gordon
Graphic Design Coordinator
Yolanda Raine
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
The National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice
The National Racial Equity Initiative (NREI) strategically combats systemic injustice and advances racial equity, human rights, education, and community/economic development opportunities for the Black community.
Solomon Ayalew
Senior Program Manager
Olajumoke Obayanju
Senior Director
Resource & Development
The Resource and Development team at CBCF is the driving force behind our organization’s fundraising efforts.
Donna Fisher-Lewis
Senior Vice President
Muriel Cooper
Senior Manager Relationship, Development and Stakeholder Engagement
Wanda Johnson
Development Officer
Michael Lynn
Senior Development Officer
Leletha Marshall
Director, Resource Development
Tamikia Wims
Program Coordinator, Scholarships
Strategic Events
The Strategic Events team at CBCF contains seasoned event planning professionals offering comprehensive event, conference, and meeting planning expertise.
Renata Allen
Interim Vice President
Tayhler Davis
Senior Manager
Amber Dowtin
Senior Manager
Rhonda Williams
Manager, Strategic Events