Board of Directors
NEW is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable board comprised of people dedicated to NEW's mission.

Dr. Shakira Munden
Chair
C.L.E.O. Strategist and Social Impact Consultant​

Mike Michel
Vice Chair
Vice President & Corporate Counsel, Marriot International

Kia Powell
Treasurer
Cordia Resources/Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Tori Cooney
Secretary
Manager
Deloitte

Molly Barackman-Eder
Director, Financial Capability
NeighborWorks America

Tahira Christmon
Vice President External Affairs
ABFE, A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities

John W. Fraser III
Founder / Process Evolutionary Facilitator Process M!nded LLC

Calvin Koon-Stack
Director of Advancement
Youth Speaks

Jake Hunter
Senior Consultant
Deloitte

Jennifer Jones
Director
Goulston & Storrs

Evita Leonard Smedley
Education & Workforce Development Coordinator
St. Ann’s Center

Petrina Williams
New Endeavors by Women Alumna
Provider Relations Specialist
DC Department of Behavioral Health

Sha'ron Williams
New Endeavors by Women Alumna
Office Manager for the Office of Academic Affairs at the University of the District of Columbia

Wanda F. Steptoe
Ex officio, Executive Director
New Endeavors by Women