Program Facilitators
Synthia Smith
Founder/Executive Director
Synthia is a proud wife and mother of two daughters. Synthia has over...
Creative Director
Malika is a mother and stepmother of six fantastic people. After teaching high school for 17 years, Malika recently
Director of Family Services
DeNita is married and the mother of three children that she homeschooled until high school. As a facilitator and
Board of Directors
Donna Berry, P.E.
Board president
Mrs. Berry, proud mother of two sons, became involved in community service during her undergraduate studies at UC Davis
Jamie Knight
Board Treasurer
Jamie brings a background in event planning and floral design to the board and has been at the forefront of planning
Tezeta Stewartz
Board Secretary
Tezeta has over 15 years of experience in educational administration, program and policy development, management, and facilitation.
D'Karla Davis
Community Liaison
D’Karla is a proud mother with over 18 years of public sector experience in student services and management consulting.
Jennifer Houston
PR & Social Media Chair
Jennifer’s passion for helping others has led her to being a part of the Our Promise (United Way) Campaign, the Sacramento
Maya Hill
Nia Alumnae
Maya is in her final year of school in pursuit of her B.S. For the past three years,
Emily McDougall
Fundraising Chair
Emily has always been an advocate and champion for the wellbeing of our youth...