Our Team

Women Building Up’s Board of Directors and staff combine lived experience, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to individuals and communities directly impacted by carceral systems. Together, we 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

  • Roslyn Smith

    BOARD SECRETARY

  • Coumba Toure

    BOARD TREASURER

Staff

  • Lisa Burnett

    EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR

  • Shawnda Chapman

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, GRANTMAKING & RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

  • Michaela Clarke

    COMMUNITY MANAGER

  • Leah Faria

    COMMUNITY LIASON

  • Zhenya Grant

    DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

  • Nzingha Hazelton

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • Nhadine Leung

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

  • Ghania Miller

    FACILITY MANAGER

  • Rudy Mulligan

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, FACILITIES & OPERATIONS

  • Susan Shah

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Arshad Sorathia

    TECH HELP DESK MANAGER