Our team is dedicated to the communities we serve. We are relentless about our mission, and we are determined to disrupt and dismantle structural barriers so we can unlock and unleash the power we know exists within our community. The team’s professional background includes working in public education, workforce development, creative strategy, social work, law, youth development, and public advocacy.
MAHALIA BANTON
Coordinator of Programs & Community Partnerships
As the Program and Development Coordinator, Mahalia is responsible for assisting with the planning and coordination of all programs, and their activities, in addition to the coordination and execution of assigned grants. The position also takes the lead in being the direct point of contact for participants across multiple programs, ensuring that all candidate-facing communication and interactions are positive and that prospective and current participants are fully engaged and informed of pertinent information at all times. Mahalia brings years of experience in scholarship programs and managing foundations striving to achieve racial and economic equity. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Amherst College.