Dr. Kathryn Addo

Dr. Kathryn Addo has helped churches, faith-based organizations, schools and other nonprofit organizations improve the quality of their community-focused programs for 20+  years. Her formal training and certifications in education, law, theology and community development have uniquely prepared her to help nonprofits start and grow. Dr. Addo is on a mission to rebuild communities as she bridges gaps and connects neighbors. She uses practical principles to create long-term solutions to challenges faced by people living in marginalized communities. Dr. Addo teaches Nonprofit seminars, is an Executive Coach and is in demand as a speaker sharing her passion for innovative community initiatives. Dr. Addo serves as a Board Member for several community-based nonprofit organizations.

Samantha Dillingham

Samantha Dillingham is Accountant and Financial Consultant as Owner and President of SMD Business Finance LLC. She has over 20 years of experience in various financial services industries. Her positions have covered services provided in Banking, Lending, Insurance and Investment, Accounting and Financial Services. As a professional and skilled partner, she provides Accounting, Financial Consulting, Training and Financial Management services to her clients in both the For-Profit and Nonprofit arena. Her mission is to develop businesses toward financial profit and growth as they maintain sustainability in the long term.

Samantha was born and raised in the Caribbean island of St. Lucia and earned her BA in Biblical Studies at Baptist Bible College of the Caribbean. She continues to remain involved in local and international ministries which promote the growth and development of marginalized communities and families.

Yolanda Goodson

Yolanda Goodson has over 20 years of experience in organizational planning, leadership development, and strategic planning through her employment in public and private sectors. She believes in positively impacting communities for the betterment of mankind. Yolanda’s journey of impact began while she served in the United States Navy. She not only served her country, but also the community where she was stationed by volunteering for the Special Olympics. Volunteering for this event ignited a fire and a desire within Yolanda to make a meaningful impact in communities. She currently serves as a mentor for at-risk youth and first-time offender programs.

Yolanda continued to impact communities while working for a nonprofit organization which constructed homes for low to moderate income families. She strategically planned and managed projects which contributed substantially to the success of the organization. The word “impact” has resonated throughout her life which led to the creation of her company, Impact Future.

Yolanda received her B.S. degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society.

Julius E. Rainey, Jr.

Julius E. Rainey Jr. is a skilled digital strategist and technologist with 15 years of experience as a project manager and nonprofit technology leader. He’s the owner of JURU, LLC, a digital marketing agency that specializes in website development and digital marketing strategy. His core competency is using his creative, analytical and strategy acumen to assist underserved and underrepresented priority populations, nonprofit organizations, and small-to-medium sized businesses in fulfilling their fullest potential. He specializes in articulating value propositions that utilize technology to solve traditional problems in nontraditional ways.

Raised in Greenville, Mississippi, Julius’ passion has always centered on service to the community. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Tougaloo College and a master’s degree in public policy & administration from Jackson State University, he honed his administration skills on both the grantmaking and agency side of nonprofit administration. His experience in information technology spans across several sectors, including education, youth development, small business, and government. To complement his myriad talents and experiences, Julius received his Project Management Proficiency (PMP) credential.