Meet the Team
Behind the Mission
Guided by Purpose. United by Impact.
Mahogany and Friends Foundation is led by a passionate and diverse team of leaders committed to building financially free futures for families. Our Board of Directors and internal leadership team bring expertise from finance, education, entrepreneurship, policy, and community development.
Together, we shape strategy, ensure accountability, and deepen our impact.
Leadership Team
Executive Director & Lead Financial Coach
Licensed Financial Advisor
Janasha "Jay" Bradford
Award-winning author, financial empowerment advocate, and founder of Mahogany and Friends. Jay leads the organization with a bold vision for equity, financial literacy, and early education.
Board of Directors
Founder, NSight Media Group / Director, Redemption Youth Mentoring
Lorenzo Collin
President, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
Vice President, Strategy & Network Development, Communities In Schools of Virginia
Sarad Davenport
Vice President, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
Assistant Director, Central Virginia Small Business Development Center(CVSBDC)
Ariel Vaughan
Secretary, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
Development and Communications Coordinator, Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)
Yvonnia Bryant
Fundraising & Grants, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
Vice President of Community Engagement, YMCA
Bonita Patton
Marketing & Community Engagement, Mahogany & Friends Foundation
Senior Director of News, MediaRadar
Mark Lindsay
Communications, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
Coordinator of Equity and Accountability, Albemarle County, Virginia
Dr. Tamara Ryan
General Board Member, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
Loan Administrator, The Fountain Fund
Stephanie Conteh
General Board Member, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
Chic & Classy Image Consulting, Owner/ Soul
of Cville, Co-Founder
Khalilah Jones
General Board Member, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
College and Career Access Program Manager, Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Virginia
Devon Wade
General Board Member, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
Executive Director, Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB)
Courtney Cacatian
General Board Member, Mahogany
& Friends Foundation
Why It Matters
Diverse Leadership = Stronger Futures
We believe that those closest to the challenges are closest to the solutions. That’s why our Board represents the communities we serve.
Together, we:
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Advocate for accessible, culturally-relevant financial education
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Expand partnerships and funding to increase impact
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Guide the foundation’s long-term vision and sustainability