Our Team

We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.

Rosa Solis

Rosa Magaly Solis is a goal-oriented leader with a strong background in operations, customer service, and community engagement. She brings a people-first approach to leadership, combining hands-on experience with organizational management to advance the nonprofit’s mission of supporting emotional well-being and connection within underserved communities.

Relevant Experience:

  • Experience in program coordination, scheduling, and operational support through roles in service-based and community-focused organizations

  • Background in customer service, data analysis, and process improvement, including professional experience with Equifax

  • Proven leadership and organizational skills developed through roles in sales, caregiving, and small business operations

  • Certified in Professional Scrum Master I, demonstrating structured project management and team leadership capabilities

  • Bilingual (English & Spanish), supporting inclusive and accessible community engagement

    Role on the Board:

    As Executive Director, Rosa oversees daily operations, leads program development, manages partnerships, and works closely with the Board of Directors to ensure the organization fulfills its mission with integrity, accountability, and measurable impact.

Executive Director

Anil Doddi

Anil K. Doddi is an accomplished technology and business systems leader with over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale enterprise solutions across global organizations. He brings a strategic, analytical, and governance-focused mindset to the Board, supporting organizational oversight, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.

Relevant Experience

  • Over 20 years of leadership experience in enterprise systems, supply chain management, and business transformation

  • Extensive background in project management, budgeting, risk management, and strategic planning across Fortune 500 organizations

  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams, managing complex implementations, and ensuring operational accountability

  • Holds multiple industry certifications, including SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management, demonstrating structured, process-driven leadership

  • Strong communicator with experience presenting to executive stakeholders and guiding organizational decision-making

  • Languages: Fluent in English and Hindi, supporting inclusive communication and culturally responsive leadership

    Role on the Board:

    As Board Chair, Anil provides leadership to the Board of Directors, oversees governance and compliance, facilitates effective board meetings, and works closely with the Executive Director to ensure the organization remains mission-focused, financially responsible, and strategically aligned.

Board Chair
Vice Chair

Vivek Inavolu

Vivek Inavolu is an experienced technology and quality assurance leader with over a decade of experience supporting complex business systems within healthcare, insurance, and enterprise environments. He brings strong analytical thinking, governance support, and process-driven decision-making to the Board, helping strengthen organizational effectiveness and accountability.

Relevant Experience:

  • Over 10 years of experience in business analysis, quality assurance, and enterprise systems governance

  • Extensive background in process improvement, risk mitigation, compliance, and quality controls

  • Professional experience supporting large organizations in the healthcare and insurance sectors, including Medicaid and mental health–related systems

  • Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, stakeholder collaboration, and cross-functional leadership

  • Holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems, supporting data-driven oversight and strategic planning

  • Languages: Fluent in English and Telugu, supporting inclusive communication and diverse community engagement

    Role on the Board:

    As Vice Chair, Vivek supports the Board Chair in governance and leadership responsibilities, helps ensure continuity in board operations, assists with committee coordination, and steps into leadership duties when the Chair is unavailable. He plays a key role in maintaining effective oversight, structured decision-making, and mission alignment.

Secretary

Kahzir Wright

Kahzir Wright is a results-driven professional with experience in operations management, team leadership, and organizational coordination across sales, customer service, and workforce environments. He brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to recordkeeping and governance support for the organization.

Relevant Experience:

  • Experience in supervisory and management roles, including scheduling, staff coordination, and daily operations oversight

  • Background in documentation, training, and compliance support, including interviewing, onboarding, and process execution

  • Strong organizational and communication skills developed through leadership roles in sales and service-based organizations

  • Holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and SHRM Certified Professional, supporting governance, policy awareness, and ethical standards

  • Demonstrated ability to manage records, track responsibilities, and support accountability within teams

    Role on the Board:

    As Board Secretary, Kahzir is responsible for maintaining accurate board records, documenting meeting minutes, supporting compliance with governance requirements, and ensuring organizational documents, policies, and board actions are properly recorded and preserved.

Markeefe Connally

Markeefe Connally is an experienced entrepreneur and executive leader with a strong background in operations, strategic planning, and organizational management. He brings a disciplined, analytical, and results-oriented approach to financial oversight, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and long-term financial stability for the organization.

Relevant Experience

  • Founder and executive leader of multiple businesses, with hands-on responsibility for budgeting, financial planning, and operational oversight

  • Experience overseeing business operations, cash flow, and growth initiatives within wellness and technology-focused organizations

  • Strong background in strategic decision-making, accountability, and performance tracking

  • Proven ability to build sustainable systems, monitor expenditures, and align financial resources with organizational goals

  • Known for a detail-oriented and disciplined leadership style, supporting transparency and fiscal responsibility

    Role on the Board

    As Treasurer, Markeefe provides financial oversight for the organization, reviews budgets and financial reports, monitors fiscal health, and works with the Board and Executive Director to ensure funds are managed responsibly, ethically, and in alignment with the organization’s mission.

Treasurer

Pastor Woodrow Teague

Woodrow Teague is a compassionate pastor, licensed minister, and community outreach leader with extensive experience serving underserved populations through faith-based and community-centered initiatives. His work is rooted in advocacy, mentorship, and hands-on support, with a strong focus on improving quality of life and access to essential services for individuals and families in need.

Relevant Experience:

  • Extensive experience in community outreach, advocacy, and service delivery, supporting individuals with Social Security benefits, medical access, and essential resources

  • Proven background in program leadership and coordination, including planning, implementing, and sustaining community-based initiatives

  • Strong experience providing counseling, mentorship, and emotional support, aligning closely with senior emotional wellness and well-being

  • Built and maintained community partnerships with organizations, service providers, and healthcare professionals

  • Holds 13 diplomas in theology, ministry, and community leadership, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to education, service, and impact

    Role on the Board:

    As Director of Programs & Impact, Woodrow provides strategic oversight of the organization’s programs, supports program development and evaluation, helps define measurable outcomes, and ensures services align with the mission to improve emotional well-being, access to resources, and overall quality of life for the communities served.

Director of Programs & Impact
Director of Community Engagement

Eyelachew Desta

Eyelachew Desta is a public health professional and community engagement leader with extensive experience designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based health and social service programs. He brings a culturally responsive, data-informed approach to outreach and partnership development, with a strong commitment to advancing equity, access, and well-being for underserved communities.

Relevant Experience

  • Over a decade of experience in community engagement, outreach, and partnership building across local, national, and global initiatives

  • Professional background working with CDC, USAID, Project HOPE, and community-based organizations, supporting program implementation and evaluation

  • Extensive experience supporting families, refugees, immigrants, and low-income communities in accessing health, childcare, and social services

  • Strong expertise in monitoring & evaluation, program coordination, and stakeholder collaboration

  • Holds a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

  • Languages: Fluent in English and Amharic, supporting culturally and linguistically inclusive community engagement

    Role on the Board:

    As Director of Community Engagement, Eyelachew leads efforts to strengthen community partnerships, support culturally responsive outreach, and ensure programs remain accessible and aligned with community needs. He advises on engagement strategies, helps build trusted relationships with community organizations, and supports inclusive service delivery that advances the organization’s mission.

Director of Development & Fundraising

Ramya Vutukuri

Ramya Vutukuri is a senior technology professional and strategic problem-solver with extensive experience managing complex systems, cross-functional collaboration, and structured project execution. She brings a highly organized, analytical, and process-driven approach to development and fundraising, supporting sustainable growth and long-term financial planning for the organization.

Relevant Experience:

  • Extensive experience in strategic planning, process optimization, and systems management within large enterprise environments

  • Proven ability to analyze complex data, manage documentation, and support compliance, critical for grant readiness and donor reporting

  • Strong background in project estimation, coordination, and execution, supporting budgeting and resource planning

  • Experience collaborating across teams and stakeholders, ensuring accountability and measurable outcomes

  • Holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources, supporting relationship management, organizational development, and donor engagement

    Role on the Board:

    As Director of Development & Fundraising, Ramya supports the organization’s fundraising strategy, assists with grant preparation and documentation, helps strengthen donor reporting systems, and contributes to sustainable funding practices that align resources with mission-driven programs.