Framework & Structure
The Coalition has three primary components that contribute to meeting its mandate and goals. Executive Committee, Affinity Groups, and Members.
The Executive Committee leads the Coalition's work, with direct input from Affinity Group
Leads
and Members who are Black and disabled. General members further strengthen this
movement.
The Steering Committee designed the Coalition's structure, while an Advisory and Expert
Panel
provides ongoing guidance.
Membership & Composition
The coalition is composed of leadership roles, affinity members and national membership who work collectively. Join this transformative movements that works collectively towards systemic change at the intersection of blackness, disability and genders. Affinity group and national membership is continuous.
Events & Seminars
You are invited to join the following events, seminars, and meetings as a member. Be sure to register and save the dates.
Meet the Coalition Executive Committee & Affinity Group Leads
Our leadership team brings together a diverse group of advocates, directors, and community leaders.

Jheanelle Anderson
Chair

Aaron Hewitt
Co‑Chair

TerriLynn Hulett
Secretary

Brianna Timothy
Director, Youth Engagement

Barbara Roberts
Director

Ingrid Palmer
Director

Tamara Medford‑Williams
Director

Okuku Spinoza Patience
Entrepreneurship Affinity Group Lead

Bernard Akuoko
Director

Johnelle Joseph
Director, Disability Organization Liaison

Kent Cadogan Loftsgard
Executive Committee Lead
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