Meet the creative minds that bring the innovative thoughts & ideas of our company to life!
PRESIDENT / CEO
COMMISSIONER ROBBIE N. BUTLER
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. President, Creator of the annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum™, Author of “Ms. Single Mom – Yes, You Can!” and CEO of Speak Up Enterprises, Ms. Butler purposely empowers the underserved to succeed.
She also serves as a Long Beach Ethics & Human Relations Commissioner, and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (www.speakupempowermentfoundation.org)
Speak Up Empowerment Foundation, Inc. President, Creator of the annual Ms. Single Mom Empowerment Forum™, Author of “Ms. Single Mom – Yes, You Can!” and CEO of Speak Up Enterprises, Ms. Butler purposely empowers the underserved to succeed.
She also serves as a Long Beach Ethics & Human Relations Commissioner, and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (www.speakupempowermentfoundation.org)
SENIOR DIRECTORS / ADVISORS
Mrs. BARBARA SULLIVAN-GEORGE
Sullivan International, Inc. CEO, Mrs. Sullivan-George is a community consensus builder & advocate of small business. Sullivan International's specialty is the creation and administration of Supplier Development, Business Development Solutions, Staff Management and Learning Initiatives. (www.sullivaninternational.com) |
Dr. FARAH NAZ KHALEGHI
Executive Director of the Long Beach Community Improvement League, Dr. Khaleghi has over 25 years of experience as an administrator of educational institutions from grades Preschool-9th. She is Exec. Dir. & Program Dir. for LBCIL's Child Development Centers. LBCIL is Long Beach’s oldest anti-poverty organization. (www.lbcil.org) |
DIRECTORS / ADVISORS
Dr. MINNIE DOUGLAS
Long Beach City College Professor Emeritus and retired Nursing Professional, Dr. Douglas has a sincere concern for contemporary problems and is involved in numerous influential community groups. She is recognized as a local leader, is the recipient of countless awards and honors, and has served on several educational and community boards. |
Ms. PHYLLIS VENABLE Silhouette Consulting Group CEO, Ms. Venable serves on an abundance of community boards and supports the Long Beach Mombasa Sister City Organization. She promotes international awareness and her company provides expertise to develop business opportunities and bridge economic gaps. (www.silhouetteconsultinggroup.com)
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Mrs. SHEILA WILEY
A passionate community leader and respected mentor, Mrs. Wiley's career development knowledge and vast experiences in Workforce Training & Development, Strategic Planning, and Program & Grant Management are remarkable. She inspires professionals to reach their highest career potential. 
Mrs. CHERYL FOSTER
Professional Football Players Mothers Association (PFPMA) Education Coordinator & VIXI Hand Fans CEO, Mrs. Foster provides education, leadership and support for the mothers of NFL players. She specializes in retail, branding, and event planning for weddings, sports events, concerts, and festivals.(www.vixihandfans.com) Instagram: @vixihandfans |
Ms. TONI WASHINGTON
Sistah CEO Public Relations Sr. Publicist & Owner, Ms. Washington is a former protegee of the legendary Ms. Pat Tobin of Pat Tobin & Associates. She possesses a vast array of industry contacts coupled with years of valuable public relations and event publicity experience which adds incredible depth to her company's media outreach. 
Ms. ZENOBIA MILLET
Host/Producer/Curator at Tech Diva & the Luxury Lifestyle Online TV Show, Wine Ambassador at Boisset Collection, and Founder at the Funding Boutique a company which provides access to alternative working capital. Ms. Millet champions entrepreneurship opportunity and thinks out of the box while exploring new and different techniques to build and brand a business. 626.376.4220 https://bio.site/TechDivaZenobia |
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FUND DEVELOPER / GRANT & PROPOSAL WRITER
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CONSULTANTS
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Ms. LEAH MASSY
35-year fund development professional, Ms. Massy works with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, business entities, health & human services organizations, and educational institutions throughout the United States. Her expertise includes public relations and strategic planning, the design and implementation of fundraising, marketing and publicity campaigns, grant and proposal writing, business & strategic planning, and community outreach and development. (909) 734-4335 Lmassy@aol.com |
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
When the board deems appropriate, we utilize the talent of an array of industry consultants, each with extensive professional experience in varying areas of specialization. |