Our Team

Our Board of Directors and staff combine lived experience, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to individuals and communities directly impacted by carceral systems. Together, they steward WBU’s mission to build power, wellbeing, and leadership among women, girls, and gender-expansive people.

Board Officers

  • Aisha X Elliott 

    BOARD PRESIDENT

  • Joanne N. Smith

    BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

  • Coumba Toure

    BOARD TREASURER

  • Roslyn Smith

    BOARD SECRETARY

Our Staff

  • Susan Shah

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Nhadine Leung

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

  • Rudy Mulligan

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, FACILITIES & OPERATIONS

  • Shawnda Chapman

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, GRANTMAKING & RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

  • Zhenya Grant

    DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

  • Lisa

    EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR

  • Michaela

    COMMUNITY MANAGER

  • Leah

    COMMUNITY LIASON

  • Ghania

    FACILITY MANAGER

  • Nzingha

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • Arshad

    TECH HELP DESK MANAGER