OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Verne' spent over Twenty-Five years in financial operations and leadership. She committed her personal and professional life to working with nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for women and the BIPOC community.  While working with nonprofit organizations, Verné has led initiatives to create strategic plans, establish efficiencies in operations, seek new business opportunities, develop team members, create cultural changes, and encourage diversity of thought.  As a lifelong learner, Verné holds a B.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Human Services, M.B.A. and M.S. in Organizational Development and Leadership. 

 
She can be reached at vernef@itsminemovement.

 Stefanie earned her LCSW from SUNY Albany in upstate New York. She has over 5 years of experience working with a broad range of clientele with developmental disabilities and mental illness in a variety of settings. She works extensively with children of all ages who have experienced trauma or attachment challenges, and young people diagnosed with behavioral health conditions or developmental disabilities. Outside of work, Stefanie has served and participated in a Nonprofit for competitive roller derby. She has dedicated over eight years volunteering as a sports trainer, event organizer and strategic planner for an athletic space that empowers women, transgender, and non-binary folx. 

She can be reached at stefmusto@itsminemovement.org 

Vonda  is the proud Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Radical CHANGE LLC™, a disruptive learning, coaching and advisory start-up in Portland, Oregon. Throughout her career, Vonda has led transformational change in complex and disruptive circumstances and achieved ground-breaking results for her clients. She has more than 30 years of leadership and management consulting experience, being the thought leader, trainer, program manager and executive strategic coach for Organizational Change Management (OCM) and Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation.  

Vonda’s innovative work spreads across dozens of high-impact technology initiatives and top corporations.  Vonda's technology experience led her to become an avid Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) patron and early technology career mentor for Black, Brown, Indigenous and Immigrant women, girls and gender nonconforming people.  She’s passionate about helping young people learn to see their future selves and dream as big as possible - regardless of your circumstance or past.  Vonda is passionate about lifting others who can benefit from her lifelong learning experiences (especially as a Black woman in technology) to make transformational change. 

Ms. Page earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications at Temple University and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Communication from La Salle University.  She’s a Certified Change Management Professional, CCMP®, Prosci® Change Management Practitioner, Myers-Briggs® Practitioner and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)®. In May, Vonda will earn an Advanced Technology Leadership Certification from the AIM Institute.
Vonda is the creator of the Radical CHANGE: Leaders Learn Change LLC™ Methodology and the author of the soon to be published book: Change Doesn’t Have to Suck: The No Bullsh*t Guide to Getting it Right.  She delivers her first TEDx Talk on May 1.  Click here to attend.

She can be reached at

Vondap@itsinemovement.org

Sarah is a  Physical Therapist with over 15+ years of experience in crafting healthcare growth strategy, developing strategic partnerships and leading teams to success. As an energetic and accomplished sales and marketing executive, she has enjoyed working for non-profit companies to help bring their vision to fruition.  A strong believer in community service, Sarah has performed volunteer work for the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Children’s Crisis Treatment Center. When co-owner of Team Philly Race Training, she was honored to work with the City of Philadelphia to provide beginner runner training programs for the Philadelphia Marathon. Sarah enjoys traveling to increase her education through exposure to different cultures, challenge her subconscious preconceptions and widen her perspective of the world. 

She can be reached at

sarahw@itsminemovment.org

 Amira is a writer/ poet who aims to help the victims with emotional support and finding healthy ways to transition into a healthier safer environment. Amira knows the importance of having support after dealing with tragic situations. She has emerged herself in learning everything she can in order to have the tools and qualifications to help people in a impactful way. She studies psychology, sociology, religion, and anything else that she feels will help her in their mission. Amira is also a loving wife and mother of seven children. She looks to her family as inspiration to continue to be a blessing to others as long as it’s in her ability to do so. 

She can be reached at amiraj@itsminemovement.org 

Karl brings over 18 years of excellence in key leadership positions, Karl Jones is an accomplished professional with expertise in directing operations in the hospitality industry. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded various hospitality projects with finesse while creating a culture of innovation and collaboration where individuals can learn and thrive. With a mission to provide equal opportunities for everyone, he is part of several committees that ensure diversity and inclusion at all levels. 

Owing to his interpersonal abilities, Karl enjoys forming new associations and helping individuals unlock their full potential. In addition to his work in the hospitality industry, he also runs a hospitality consultation group. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, he strives to promote equal rights for everyone. A proud husband and a step-father, Karl envisions to set an example through his visionary and strategic leadership. 

He can be reached at 

Karlj@itsminemovement.org 

Paris is a Philadelphia native, when she is not volunteering her time to community and non-profit engagements, she works as a mobile Licensed Cosmetologist. Founder and CEO of W.I.S.E. Movement, an organization dedicated to bringing communities together to celebrate and appreciate the groundbreakers and change makers amongst us, While It’s Still Early!   

She can be reached at Parism@itsminemovement.org