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Our Board of Directors
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Parris Adams
Parris Adams is an accomplished Project and Program Manager with over a decade of experience leading strategic initiatives at global organizations like Microsoft, EY, and Optum Health. She brings a wealth of expertise in operational excellence and execution-focused leadership to the Board, where she is dedicated to mentoring emerging talent and creating pathways for women to thrive in the profession.
Katrina Hawkins
Katrina Hawkins-DeCosta is a Healthcare IT and Cloud Transformation leader with 14 years of experience managing multi-million dollar initiatives for federal agencies such as the CDC, FDA, and VA. Specializing in AI-driven solutions and cybersecurity, she joins the Board with a passion for STEM outreach and a commitment to empowering others through innovative, data-driven professional development.
Andrea Smith
Andrea Smith is a Senior IT Project Manager and mentor with two decades of experience driving complex initiatives across healthcare and technology. She specializes in leading cross-functional teams and achieving successful outcomes. As the Founder & CEO of IntegraPath Solutions, she extends this same commitment to excellence in connecting skilled professionals with purposeful projects.
Dr. Kyla Vanchieri
Dr. Kyla M. Vanchieri is a Project Executive and leadership strategist with a Doctorate in Business Administration, recognized for directing national initiatives that have achieved over $100 million in operational savings. As the creator of the Stability Quotient (SQ) framework, she brings a unique blend of technical project governance and emotional intelligence research to the Board to help organizations navigate complex change.
Najaah Wheeler
Najaah A. Wheeler is an operations executive and Chief of Staff at Cisco with over 12 years of experience driving global security, compliance, and efficiency initiatives. Renowned for leading the nationwide rollout of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, she joins the Board to leverage her extensive background in federal grants and strategic operations to champion professional advancement for Black women in project management.
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