Co-Founder
Brian Otis Manley, MBA, is a dedicated community leader and the co-founder and Executive Director of Project Nehemiah, a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. He is the former General Manager of Restaurants at Nationals Park, where he specialized in financial oversight, risk mitigation, and organizational leadership. Brian holds an MBA and a B.S. in Organizational Management & Leadership from North Park University.

With a career spanning high-stakes hospitality management and risk analysis at Freddie Mac, he brings a disciplined, data-driven perspective to board governance and strategic planning.

Co-Founder
Janice Manley, CSM, is the co-founder and Executive Director of Programs of Project Nehemiah, a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit.  She excels in leading end-to-end testing life cycles for multi-million-dollar initiatives. With a dual mastery of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, she ensures 100% SOX compliance and regulatory excellence while driving measurable revenue growth.

Janice specializes in revitalizing stalled projects, managing offshore teams, and delivering seamless Salesforce integrations across Finance, Supply Chain, and Healthcare sectors. A high-impact Digital Transformation Expert with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between complex legacy systems and scalable business growth. Known as “The Cat Herder” for an exceptional ability to synchronize disparate global teams.

Board Chair
Aron Railey is the founder and CEO of Mesa Fundraising Co., a national faith-based agency, and has raised over $100M supporting mission-driven organizations. He has held senior advancement roles at leading nonprofits, bringing a strong mix of strategy, execution, and operational discipline. Aron also serves on multiple nonprofit boards, advising on donor relationships, fundraising systems, and organizational accountability, with a relationship-first approach focused on what drives meaningful and sustainable results.

Vice Board Chair
Tanya Whitten is the Founder and CEO of Plumb Focus, LLC, with over 25 years of experience across business, nonprofit, and faith-based sectors. She specializes in translating vision into actionable strategy through planning, operations, and implementation. With a background spanning executive assistant to CEO, Tanya brings both strategic clarity and hands-on execution, helping organizations build structure, momentum, and long-term sustainability across teams and initiatives.

Board Treasurer
Chris Brigham brings decades of experience in banking and real estate development, including leadership in expanding large-scale residential portfolios in Northern Virginia. Over his career, he helped develop thousands of housing units and led major construction and redevelopment projects. Now retired, Chris is deeply committed to faith-driven mentorship, supporting youth, pastors, and local communities through long-standing nonprofit involvement.

Board Secretary
Austin Bryant is a former NFL player and Clemson University alumnus, where he earned All-American honors and two national championships. He went on to play six seasons professionally before transitioning into real estate development and investing. Based in Nashville, he focuses on commercial and mixed-use projects through Elite Capital Group, applying a high-performance mindset to business and community impact.

Board Member
Raven S. Cashaw is an experienced Agile coach with over a decade of guiding organizations through transformation and performance improvement. She partners with executive teams to build strong, adaptive cultures and deliver measurable results. As the founder of RAVVE Technology and an Agile coach at Broadcom, she combines technical expertise with a passion for innovation and leadership development.

Board Member
Thomas Benton is a participant in the Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program and is passionate about investing in people and strengthening communities. He focuses on building teams, mentoring future leaders, and creating environments where individuals can grow in purpose and character. Known for his energy and servant leadership, Thomas brings a people-first mindset to his work.

Board Member
Ufuoma Emaikwu (Ovienmhada) is a postdoctoral researcher and incoming Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona School of Geography. 

Her research focuses on the intersection of mass incarceration and environmental vulnerability

Board Member
Dr. Danley is the Founding Executive Director of Infinite Minds, Inc., where he leads programs focused on identity, opportunity, and long-term development. He also serves as Senior Director of Programs at the Washington Literacy Center, overseeing workforce training and adult education initiatives. With over 30 years of experience, he brings deep expertise in nonprofit leadership, program development, and community-based impact.

Board Member
Dr. Clark is an executive advisor and institutional strategist with experience across government and nonprofit sectors, including roles within national security and federal leadership. He currently serves as City Clerk and Chief of Staff for Newport News, Virginia. With extensive expertise in governance and organizational strategy, he brings a high-level perspective on leadership and performance.

Board Member
Charles Williams III is the City Director of Young Life DC, where he leads youth ministry across Washington, DC and develops volunteer leadership pipelines. With over a decade of experience, he is dedicated to mentorship and building meaningful community for young people. His work is shaped by a deep commitment to faith, relationship, and creating spaces where individuals are seen, supported, and valued.