OUR TEAM

LeadersUp is a mission-driven organization with a clear purpose of addressing the racial wealth gap and creating equal opportunities for young diverse talent in America. Our culture is one of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, our team is committed to creating towards building an anti-racist economy where all individuals can thrive.

JEFFERY T.D. WALLACE

Founder & CEO

AMELIA WILLIAMSON

Senior Advisor to the President & CEO, Board Development

SUZANNE SOTO

Special Assistant to the President & CEO

JOHN ROBERSON

Vice President, External Relations

HELEN HAN

Executive-in-Residence, Operational Strategy & Fund Development

DAHAB HAGOS-FEWELL

Head of Project Management Office & Transformation

ANDREW VIDALES

Head of People & Culture, Special Projects and Administration

CRISSY CHUNG

Head of Insights Research & Evaluation

VIRGESS WAY

Director, Development & Success

MAADHEVI COMAR

Director, Marketing & Communications

MARTHA SANDOVAL

Manager, Administrative Services

ZHEN XIE

Principal, Data & Performance

KATIE HO

Manager, Project Management

EMMANUEL KASHIMBIRI

Manager, Operations & Experience

DENNY ESQUIVEL

Manager, Stakeholder Engagement

MARYKIM LIN

Manager, Marketing & Communications

KRISTIE CARTER-GEOGE

Senior Designer, Creative Services

SHANE NELSON

Consultant, Stakeholder Engagement & Insights

RODERICK WHEELER

Consultant, Insights, Research & Evaluation

OUR BOARD

We are proud to have a board that reflects the rich diversity of our communities, with individuals from different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our board members bring a wealth of expertise and skills, ranging from business strategy to social justice advocacy. They are leaders in their fields, with a track record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their personal and professional lives.