Meet The Team
MANAGING DIRETOR, TERRY WHITFIELD
Detroit native Terry Whitfield earned a master’s in youth development from Michigan State University. He enjoys perfecting recipes with his mom, playing golf with his father, and spending quality time with his son, Beau, and wife, Shea.
Prior to joining the BEDAD, Terry served as partnership manager for the Foundation. For 10 years he also served as a youth development worker and community organizer for organizations such as Southwest Counseling Solutions and Alternatives for Girls.
TIFFANY BROWN
FOUNDER, DEVELOPING DESPITE DISTANCE FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
KIESHA JACKSON
FOUNDER, CALEB’S KIDS FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NICOLE WILSON
FOUNDER, THE YUNION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BEDAD FOUNDERS
RENEE FLUKER
FOUNDER, MIDNIGHT GOLF PROGRAM PRESIDENT
KIMBERLY JOHNSON
FOUNDER, DEVELOPING K.I.D.S FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & CEO
RICHARD GRUNDY
FOUNDER, JOURNI CEO & CO FOUNDER
ERIC MILLER
FOUNDER, THE LAWN ACADEMY FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
ANISE HAYES
FOUNDER, ATLANTIC IMPACT FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
COURTNEY SMITH
FOUNDER, DETROIT PHOENIX CENTER FOUNDER & CEO
OUR CHALLENGE: UNDER RESOURCED
Black nonprofits tend to be disproportionately underfunded. As strong and as appreciated as our volunteer and donor communities are, there is a collective need for funding sources in covering the cost of the staff development and facilities, ultimately making the programs impzossible to carry out.