Meet The Board
President & Founder of BeUnlimited
Melissa has been a youth advocate for over 18 years. Her expertise lies in career readiness, college preparation, curriculum development, and mentoring. As a certified life coach, dedicated youth worker, teacher, college access and career coach, and community advocate, her desire has always been to teach youth and young adults how to become self-sufficient.
Melissa Mallory
Vice- President
Jhaismen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked within the child welfare field by investigating, advocating, training, and mentoring for over 20 years. As an ordained minister, she also works with a statewide organization, Encourage the Heart, to empower, uplift and inspire women in different facets of their lives. Jhaismen continues to work daily with the mindset of “reach one, teach one” and embodies the true character of a mentor.
Jhaismen Collins
Treasurer
Alice is an investment professional with experience advising corporate clients across a variety of sectors including technology, consumer, and hospitality. She has helped companies raise over $700 million in capital and execute over $70 billion in M&A transactions. She also has prior experience in fundraising and sourcing partners for projects and events. Alice is passionate about mentorship and supporting underserved youths in their endeavors to access higher learning, progress career goals, and develop key life skills.
Alice Qu
Secretary
This position is currently vacant. If you're interested in serving on our Board of Directors and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Vacant
Board Member
Kim is a nationally certified human resources practitioner skilled in staffing, project management, and talent acquisition. She's provided client-centered human resources services to large public sectors and Fortune 500 organizations. She has a heart for service and works with clients as a certified grief coach. She is committed to empowering youth by providing employment opportunities and mentoring.
Kim Bagley
Board Member
Jeffery is the CEO of WPJ Construction LLC, and the Director of Holy Trinity Church of God in Christ. As an Architect and Licensed General Contractor with the State of Florida, Jeffery has managed over $200 million in large construction projects over the course of his 15 year career. He specializes in financial planning, asset acquisition, budgeting, customer service, vision establishment, and execution. Jeffery possesses extreme passion for developing communities and individuals to achieve progressive sustainability.
Jeffery Williams
Board Member
Cyscy is an experienced human service and administrative support professional. She has demonstrated history in Case Management, Bilingual Communications, and Mental Health Counseling. Her interpersonal skills make her adept in building and maintaining positive relationships with personnel. Being bilingual helps her serve a diverse population and further strengthens her lifelong purpose of helping others to accomplish their goals.
Cyscy Valenzuela
Board Member
Olu is a tech-driven professional and business owner with experience in sales and marketing. Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems at Prince George’s Community College, she works as a Help Desk Intern at the U.S. House of Representatives and continues to cultivate her passion for data and technology. Certified in CompTIA Security+ and Cisco Routing & Switching, Olu’s personal mission is to empower children through the arts, using creativity and technology as tools for expression and opportunity.
Oluwaferanmi “Olu” Adesiyan
Board Member
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