Our Team

Dr. Shakari Hood

DBA, MS-HRM, BAS

Dr. Shakari Hood, Executive Director (she/her), is a purpose-driven leader committed to advancing health equity, social justice, and community transformation. With a Doctorate in Business Administration and a passion for systems-level change, she has successfully led strategic initiatives that strengthen partnerships, dismantle systemic barriers, and uplift underserved and marginalized communities.

Dr. Hood’s leadership spans executive strategy, organizational development, and resource mobilization—always with a focus on sustainable impact. As the Executive Director of Project VOYCE, Dr. Hood brings her expertise as a servant leader to a mission rooted in youth power—amplifying young voices, equipping them to lead, and fostering transformative advocacy.

Theresa Wideman

Theresa Wideman, Manager of Administration and Operations (she/her) is a grounded and relationship-driven community advocate with a deep commitment to youth empowerment and collective healing. Her work is rooted in listening first, centering the lived experiences of young people to co-create spaces of growth, trust, and transformation. With a background in nonprofit administration, Theresa brings strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to her role, ensuring operations run smoothly and leadership is supported with clarity and care.

Guided by empathy, cultural humility, and a fierce love for her community, Theresa is passionate about disrupting cycles of harm and replacing them with systems that uplift, restore, and invest in youth futures. Her deep faith grounds her work and fuels her commitment to serving others with compassion and integrity.