Meet Our Board
Necia Jones
President, Founder & CEO
Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Necia always knew she was destined for greatness. In 2009, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and Hospitality Management from Delaware State University, continuing her education with a Master’s Degree in Project Management and Business Administration from Strayer University in 2014.
Samantha Justice Kelley
Chairwoman
Samantha Justice Kelley is a creative thought partner in her full-time career as an HR Consultant in the nonprofit sector. She advises her clients, the majority of whom hold leadership roles in their respective organizations, on labor law compliance, workforce planning, employee relations management, recruiting and onboarding strategies, benefits and compensation equity, and employee performance and development.
Kendra Brown
Board Member
Kendra Brown is a committed community leader from Wilmington, Delaware, where her family valued education highly. She has spent over ten years as an early childhood educator at the Christina Cultural Arts Center, positively impacting her students and their families. Kendra is now seeking new opportunities as a Special Needs and Autism Board Certified Educator to broaden her influence in education.
Nadiah Lacy
Board Member
Nadiah, from New Castle County, Delaware, found her love for digital creation in high school. This interest helped her gain a following on social media and attract potential clients. As she builds her media company, she is using her connections in the Pay It Forward Networking Group while studying Communications to improve her business skills. Nadiah wants to blend her talents and new ideas to make a positive impact in the group.