Board Members
The governance and integrity behind every decision we make as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Ziada Mrisho
Originally from Tanzania, currently in Baltimore with her husband Chima of 21 years and their two children, Vincent and Jasmine. Twelve years of web development and user experience design at a major health insurance company. A passionate advocate for wellness — lifting weights, running, cooking, sewing, and the restorative power of solitude.
Chidi Nwokeh
Information Technology Specialist who brings precision and heart to everything she does. Married for 16 years and raising four children together. Finds joy in reading, journaling, and making new memories — her ultimate goal is to encourage people to discover their voice and speak positively in every situation.
Janette Brown-Berkey
Twenty-seven years in child welfare. A passionate advocate her entire adult life, she founded a nonprofit that helps parents of children with special needs navigate the school system. She does not understand the meaning of 'no' or 'I can't' — and she gently pushes everyone around her toward the life they truly want.
Chidi Azalam
Certified internal audit professional with 20+ years across public accounting and private industry. Head of Internal Audit and Chief Audit Executive of a reinsurance and runoff management company. Multi-state Insurance Producer License. Married to Chizoba for over 16 years, blessed with three children including a teenage daughter who keeps him grounded in why this work matters.