Meet our Board of Directors!
Courtne Dixon – Interim Board President
"I love working with BWB because of our ability to positively affect and empower one of the most influential and integral groups of individuals in the world."
Leah Saliter
"What makes me excited about Black Women Benefit is the ability to connect with black women and make a sustaining impact that trickles down to their families."
Nyesha Veal
"I am excited to work with Black Women Benefit because of the passion that everyone in the organization displays. This is a group of women who care about the experiences of women in all walks of life. There is not anything that they would not do for women. I am honored to support the mission anyway I can because of the passion within this dynamic group of women."
Raven Hill
"What makes me excited about working with Black Women Benefit: Black women are, and always have been the backbone of America. When Black women are cared for and encouraged to care for themselves the sky's the limit for what we can achieve, and society is brought to new heights by default."
Our Staff
Meet our members
Kyaira Ware – Volunteer Executive Director
"Serving as the co-founder and volunteer Executive Director of Black Women Benefit is one of the greatest achievements of my life. Being able to lead the organization from a volunteer group to a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization brings me much joy. We are doing some amazing work in the DMV and beyond!
Delaina Coleman – Volunteer Director of Communications
"I love working with Black Women because I can see in real-time how my efforts positively influence our community!"
Erin Manaigo – Part Time Progams Coordinator
"I am excited to work with Black Women Benefit because we are a small team that is having a big impact in the DMV!"
Dr. Chiquanna Anderson – Therapist
"Personally, I love working and helping my Black community with education, resources, love, and support. With Black Women Benefit, I am able to do just that with Black women while also educating society that Black people are not debilitating...the system is."
Dr. Tasha Dorsey – Therapist
Dr. Tasha Dorsey Therapist Dr.Tasha Dorsey is a licensed psychologist with training from the U.S. Naval Academy and George Washington University. Her training is mainly psychodynamic, emphasizing how important past relationships and
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