BEDAD 2023 Fellowship Cohort
We are so excited to have an opportunity to provide Black Executive Directors with equitable access to opportunities, resources and funding to lead thriving, sustainable organizations that holistically impact African-American youth. The purpose of the BEDAD Fellowship Cohort is to provide opportunities for Black Executives to elevate their impact as a leader in the nonprofit sector.
It is with great pride that we announce the 2023 BEDAD Fellows:
Cyekeia Lee, Detroit College Access Network
Cyekeia just celebrated her first year as the Executive Director of Detroit College Access Network. Most recently, Lee served as the director of community collaboration at Kalamazoo Promise, an award-winning initiative to pay up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for graduates of Kalamazoo Public Schools.
Rashard Dobbins, The Class Act Detroit
Rashard began his career in 2006, as an actor. His passion for performance coupled with his enthusiasm for civil rights and equity lead him to education. After recognizing his interest in instruction, he decided to make education and mentorship his lifelong career.
Sharnese Marshall, The Konnection
Sharnese Marshall was born in Detroit, MI and spent most of her early life in Detroit where she attended Detroit Public Schools until middle school. In March of 2020, she founded The Konnection which is a Detroit-based mentoring program empowering youth to improve their academics and attendance through travel.