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.

Peter Rivera

Peter Rivera, Programs Specialist (he/him), is a people-centered program builder committed to youth engagement, educational empowerment, and transformative change within communities of color. With a background in education, nonprofit operations, and youth-centered programming, he brings a relational and student-focused approach to creating impactful, sustainable initiatives.

Peter’s experience includes outreach, grant coordination, event planning, curriculum support, and strengthening systems that help organizations thrive. At Project VOYCE, he supports initiatives that amplify youth voice, strengthen community partnerships, and translate vision into meaningful action through collaboration, accessibility, and care.