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Our Team.

At The DeShawn Powell Foundation, our team is driven by purpose, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to honoring lives lost too soon. Each member brings unique experience, perspective, and passion to our shared mission of supporting families impacted by grief, gun violence, and traumatic loss. United by the legacy of DeShawn Powell, we are advocates, healers, listeners, and change-makers -- dedicated to turning pain into purpose and hope into healing. Get to know the people working behind the scenes to make a difference in our communities every day.

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Tonisha Darrell

Co-Founder & CEO

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Bob Darrell

Co-Founder

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Chantelle Evans

Vice President

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Angela Jones

Executive Administrator &

Marketing

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Tyla Sawyer

Digital Content Coordinator

& Youth Empowerment

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Lydia Lee

Grief Support Coordinator

& Youth Empowerment

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Dr. Nekia Whitaker

Committee Chair - 

Programs & Planning

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Garnell Scott

Committee Chair - 

Finance

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