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

  • Aisha X Elliott 

    Board President

  • Joanne N. Smith

    Board Vice President

  • Roslyn Smith

    Board Secretary

  • Coumba Toure

    Board Treasurer

  • Bridgette Simpson

    Board Member

  • Donita Volkwijn

    Board Member

  • Marcia Thomas

    Board Member

  • Serena Martin

    Board Member

Staff

  • Susan Shah

    Executive Director

  • Shawnda Chapman

    Managing Director, Grantmaking & Resource Mobilization

  • Nhadine Leung

    Managing Director, Finance & Administration

  • Zhenya Grant

    Director, Finance & Administration

  • Michaela Clarke

    Community Manager

  • Nzingha Hazelton

    Operations Manager

  • Rudy Mulligan

    Managing Director, Facilities & Operations

  • Ghania Miller

    Facility Manager

  • Lisa Burnett

    Executive Coordinator

  • Leah Faria

    Community Liaison

  • Arshad Sorathia

    Tech Help Desk Manager

  • Odetta Williams

    Interim Facilities Coordinator