Our Leadership Team Here’s our team. We come from a range of backgrounds and cultures, and have a heart for leadership and service. Traci HarrellImmediate Past PresidentCertified Transformational Facilitator, Certified SUCCESS Coach with Success Magazine, Leadership, Consultant, Diversity & Inclusion TrainerTraci HarrellImmediate Past PresidentCertified Transformational Facilitator, Certified SUCCESS Coach with Success Magazine, Leadership, Consultant, Diversity & Inclusion TrainerJames CarterCurrent Chapter President James CarterCurrent Chapter President Wendy ArmourVP of AdminMaryam Mason is a true community leader. Professionally, she works for the City of Seattle as a Strategic Advisor, with a focus on performance improvement. In parallel to paid work, she also works with community organizations at every level, mostly in non-profit organizations focused on education and support of underserved families.Wendy ArmourVP of AdminMaryam Mason is a true community leader. Professionally, she works for the City of Seattle as a Strategic Advisor, with a focus on performance improvement. In parallel to paid work, she also works with community organizations at every level, mostly in non-profit organizations focused on education and support of underserved families.Ken DeanVP of TechnologyKen NDean is President of Mr. Computer Technology, and is an Expert in all things technology. Ken is a native of the UK and has been an Executive and successful Entrepreneur for over 20 years. Ken has a Bachelor’s from Cambridge University in Computer Science and a Master in Cyber-Security.Ken DeanVP of TechnologyKen NDean is President of Mr. Computer Technology, and is an Expert in all things technology. Ken is a native of the UK and has been an Executive and successful Entrepreneur for over 20 years. Ken has a Bachelor’s from Cambridge University in Computer Science and a Master in Cyber-Security.Candace DicksonVP of Finance; TreasurerCandace Dickson is an accomplished accountant, consultant, speaker, disabilities advocate, and traveler. With over a decade experience in promoting CEO’s, board of directors and business owners with her management consulting firm.Candace DicksonVP of Finance; TreasurerCandace Dickson is an accomplished accountant, consultant, speaker, disabilities advocate, and traveler. With over a decade experience in promoting CEO’s, board of directors and business owners with her management consulting firm.Lorenzo SingletaryVP of MembershipLorenzo Singletaryis a driven professional with over 17 years of experience in the manufacturing and tech industries. He is currently employed with Microsoft as a program manager. He leads end-to-end launch execution of strategic initiatives for their partner-led go-to-market motion to enable Azure growth through Microsoft’s Commercial MarketplaceLorenzo SingletaryVP of MembershipLorenzo Singletaryis a driven professional with over 17 years of experience in the manufacturing and tech industries. He is currently employed with Microsoft as a program manager. He leads end-to-end launch execution of strategic initiatives for their partner-led go-to-market motion to enable Azure growth through Microsoft’s Commercial MarketplaceNicole BascombVP of ProgrammingNicole BascombVP of ProgrammingDr. Ayanna CommingsVP of Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Ayanna Cummings is passionate about eradicating the malignant diseases of racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, and other ills which plague our society. She has over 21 years of experience as a diversity consultant, specialist, and trainer.Dr. Ayanna CommingsVP of Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Ayanna Cummings is passionate about eradicating the malignant diseases of racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, and other ills which plague our society. She has over 21 years of experience as a diversity consultant, specialist, and trainer.Jenefeness Franke, MBAVP of EntrepreneurshipJenefeness Franke is an Award-Winning educated, experienced, qualified and certified Professional Development Consultant. She has been coaching, leading, educating and training entrepreneurs for more than 16 years.Jenefeness Franke, MBAVP of EntrepreneurshipJenefeness Franke is an Award-Winning educated, experienced, qualified and certified Professional Development Consultant. She has been coaching, leading, educating and training entrepreneurs for more than 16 years.Shaun GlazeVP of Fund and DevelopmentMeet Shaun Glaze, a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology at Boston College. Shaun currently lives in Seattle, WA- a perfect location for someone committed to collaborative data-driven decisions.Shaun GlazeVP of Fund and DevelopmentMeet Shaun Glaze, a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology at Boston College. Shaun currently lives in Seattle, WA- a perfect location for someone committed to collaborative data-driven decisions.Maryam MasonVP of OperationsMaryam Mason is a true community leader. Professionally, she works for the City of Seattle as a Strategic Advisor, with a focus on performance improvement. In parallel to paid work, she also works with community organizations at every level, mostly in non-profit organizations focused on education and support of underserved families.Maryam MasonVP of OperationsMaryam Mason is a true community leader. Professionally, she works for the City of Seattle as a Strategic Advisor, with a focus on performance improvement. In parallel to paid work, she also works with community organizations at every level, mostly in non-profit organizations focused on education and support of underserved families.Patricia DavisSecretary and VP PMPatricia Davis is a certified Project Manager and a Leadership/Life coach, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training specialist. As a Project Manager, she is adept at assessing team structure, recognizing process misalignment areas, and implementing measurable change.Patricia DavisSecretary and VP PMPatricia Davis is a certified Project Manager and a Leadership/Life coach, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training specialist. As a Project Manager, she is adept at assessing team structure, recognizing process misalignment areas, and implementing measurable change.Bernard WalkerFounding Chapter PresidentBernard WalkerFounding Chapter PresidentDr. Ngonzi Truth CrushshonVP of Mental WellnessDr. Truth is a Licensed Eligible Psychologist with a mental health private practice located in Atlanta, Georgia. She has 15+ years experience providing mental health therapy in community mental health clinics, psychiatric emergency rooms and private practices.Dr. Ngonzi Truth CrushshonVP of Mental WellnessDr. Truth is a Licensed Eligible Psychologist with a mental health private practice located in Atlanta, Georgia. She has 15+ years experience providing mental health therapy in community mental health clinics, psychiatric emergency rooms and private practices.Dr. ‘Z’ Zayd Abdul-KarimVP of LeadershipDr. ‘Z’ Zayd Abdul-KarimVP of LeadershipMicheala GrantDirector of Project Management“Lean in, speak out, have a voice in your organization, and never use the word, ‘sorry’.” ―Trish Bertuzzi / Micheala Grant is an accomplished entrepreneur of 15 years, business consultant, speaker, scrum master and project manager. Exploring business strategies throughout the years has allowed me to expand my pursuit in understanding business solutions. While helping others to build success through creating personalized strategies, empowering them through strategic and transformational leadership.Micheala GrantDirector of Project Management“Lean in, speak out, have a voice in your organization, and never use the word, ‘sorry’.” ―Trish Bertuzzi / Micheala Grant is an accomplished entrepreneur of 15 years, business consultant, speaker, scrum master and project manager. Exploring business strategies throughout the years has allowed me to expand my pursuit in understanding business solutions. While helping others to build success through creating personalized strategies, empowering them through strategic and transformational leadership.Sebrena ChambersExecutive Advisory Council - Diversity & InclusionSebrena Chambers, Strengthening Families Division Director, leads the Racism, Resilience and Action Response Team for the Tacoma- Pierce County Health Department. Sebrena has been with the health department for almost twenty years.Sebrena ChambersExecutive Advisory Council - Diversity & InclusionSebrena Chambers, Strengthening Families Division Director, leads the Racism, Resilience and Action Response Team for the Tacoma- Pierce County Health Department. Sebrena has been with the health department for almost twenty years.Charmaine Wright OrrExecutive Advisory Council - Leadership DevelopmentAs the Chief Strategy Officer at Gagné Associates CPAs, Charmaine Wright Orr ensures that strategic objectives are attained and operational excellence is achieved to enable the company to deliver on its business objectives while maximizing the value it gives to clients, partners, and communities.Charmaine Wright OrrExecutive Advisory Council - Leadership DevelopmentAs the Chief Strategy Officer at Gagné Associates CPAs, Charmaine Wright Orr ensures that strategic objectives are attained and operational excellence is achieved to enable the company to deliver on its business objectives while maximizing the value it gives to clients, partners, and communities. Executive Advisors, Strategic Partners & Community Leaders Here’s our team. We come from a range of backgrounds and cultures, and have a heart for leadership and service. 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