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.
Desireé Solomon
Research Program Analyst
Donna Fisher-Lewis
Senior Vice President
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.
Brenda Tucker
Receptionist
Bre’Yhana Johnson
Senior Manager, Member Relations
Candice Willmore
Director, Human Resources
Nadia Monroe
Director
Paul E. Dumars, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
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.
Akailah Jenkins Mcintyre
Director
Devery Manier
Program Manager
Donna Fisher-Lewis
Senior Vice President
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 Specialist
Kyla M. Clark
Director
Tisean Bell
Graphic Design Specialist
Ty’won Gordon
Graphic Design Coordinator
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.
Olajumoke Obayanju
Director
Solomon Ayalew
Senior Program Manager
Resource & Development
The Resource and Development team at CBCF is the driving force behind our organization’s fundraising efforts.
Brenda Mueller
Development Coordinator
Donna Fisher-Lewis
Senior Vice President
Leletha Marshall
Director, Resource Development
Muriel Cooper
Senior Manager Relationship, Development and Stakeholder Engagement
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.
Andrias White Murdaugh
Vice President
Renata Allen
Director
Tayhler Davis
Senior Manager