Our Team

  • Chrissy Weeks

    Executive Director

    Over 20 years of experience working in and with nonprofits, providing operational structure and program development.

    Ask me about Broadway, underrated musicals, and why Stephen Sondheim is a genius.

  • Kelsie Johnson

    Director of Programs

    Over 12 years of experience leading and managing people, programs, and systems within small, mission-driven organizations that support women, children, and families.

    Ask me about baking and why you should brown your butter.

  • Latorri Jones

    Communities for Families Coordinator

    15 years of experience working with nonprofits that serve marginalized  communities.  

    Ask me about my favorite books set in the DMV.

  • Emery Lambert

    Foster Care Support Coordinator

    10 years of experience supporting kids and their families through work in nonprofits (for the past two years, with a master’s degree in social work).

    Ask me about highway systems and getting really invested in a game of UNO.

  • Wauketa Hawkins

    Church Engagement Coordinator

    Over 20 years of experience serving families in need of support

    Ask me about how and why your church should get involved.

DC127 Board

  • Yolanda Jones

    Professor at the University of the District of Columbia

  • Aaron Graham

    Lead Pastor at The District Church

  • Reverend Donald Isaac, Sr.

    Pastor at Southeast Tabernacle Church

  • Emily Bloomfield

    Founder of Monument Academy

  • Gerald Mayfield

    Senior Company Counsel, Wells Fargo

  • Olumide Akinwande

    Pastor at Grace Capital City

  • Samantha Norquist

    Chief Sustainability Officer at Forbright Bank