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.

Lourdes Guillen

Lourdes Guillen, Programs Specialist (she/her), is a relationship-driven leader committed to empowering youth through mentorship, advocacy, and meaningful connection. With a professional background leading customer care teams in both the retail and senior living industries, she has developed a people-first approach centered on empathy, collaboration, and service. Her experience managing teams, building strong relationships, and creating welcoming environments has equipped her to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds while fostering trust and belonging.

Currently pursuing her degree in Criminal Justice, Lourdes continues to deepen her understanding of advocacy, leadership, and the systems that impact youth and families. At Project VOYCE, she is passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, and realize their full potential. Lourdes is honored to contribute to an organization dedicated to amplifying youth voice, inspiring positive change, and strengthening communities through leadership, opportunity, and equity.

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.