Cherilynn leads Empower Homes with a mission born from lived experience transforming cycles of housing dependency into pathways of independence and homeownership. Her leadership is rooted in compassion, accountability, and legacy, guiding families with empathy while building scalable housing models that uplift entire communities. 

With more than a decade of hands‑on experience navigating subsidy programs, compliance standards, and regulatory pathways across diverse housing environments, she brings a practical understanding of how families move through complex systems and what it takes to create sustainable change. She inspires through testimony, faith, and a relentless commitment to generational impact.

Danielle leads Empower Homes with 9+ years of experience. She oversees all facility operations and development for Empower Homes, ensuring every property is safe, compliant, and ready to serve our residents. 

Her leadership, organization, and commitment to quality help drive our growth and uphold the standards that define Empower Homes. Danielle’s steady leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence make her an essential part of our mission-driven team.

Sydney leads Empower Homes with a resident‑centered, equity‑driven approach to education and workforce development. As the Director of Education & Workforce Programs, she designs and implements pathways that support long‑term stability and economic mobility for the families we serve. With a background in social work, youth development, and community‑based program leadership, Sydney brings a holistic lens to adult education and workforce readiness.

In her role, she builds and oversees strategies that align resident goals with sustainable employment, continuing education, and financial independence. She collaborates closely with community partners, employers, and training providers to create a model where housing, education, and workforce development work together — supporting lasting homeownership and generational impact.

Alaysha leads Empower Homes with a strong foundation in operations, communication, venture development, and real estate. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Master of Science in Innovation & Venture Development from Arizona State University, and completed Cornell University’s Women’s Entrepreneurship program.

She brings more than a decade of experience across banking, mortgage, financial technology (fintech), and travel, where she managed complex teams, strengthened operational systems, and supported organizations through periods of growth and change. Her expertise spans workflow design, compliance alignment, cross‑department coordination, and performance management.

At Empower Homes, Alaysha oversees operations, compliance, and internal systems development—ensuring every process is built to support families with clarity, consistency, and long‑term stability.

Toya leads Empower Homes as the Director of Finance with a commitment to financial integrity, transparency, and long‑term sustainability. As Director of Finance, she oversees the organization’s financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, and operational stewardship, ensuring every resource is managed with excellence in support of the mission.

Before joining Empower Homes, Toya served as the Financial Administrator for Georgetown Law, where she managed day‑to‑day financial operations including budgeting, payroll, bookkeeping, and institutional reporting. She supported leadership with data‑driven financial guidance, departmental budget oversight, and compliance across multiple operational areas.

Toya brings a strong background in financial management, strategic planning, and organizational systems. Her dedication to clarity, accountability, and operational excellence strengthens the financial foundation of Empower Homes and supports the organization’s vision to expand stability and opportunity for families.

Marcus leads Empower Homes as the Director of Marketing Co‑Lead, bringing strong creative strategy across graphic design, web design, video editing, and social media marketing. His eye for detail and ability to translate vision into clean, compelling digital content strengthens the brand’s voice and presence.

Working in close collaboration with Kez, Marcus helps drive fresh creative ideas, innovative campaigns, and a unified visual direction that keeps Empower Homes bold, consistent, and purpose‑driven. 

Kez leads Empower Homes as the Director of Marketing, bringing a powerful blend of graphic design, web design, video editing, and social media marketing to the mission. With a sharp creative eye and a deep understanding of digital storytelling, he shapes the visual identity of Empower Homes across every platform.

His work ensures the brand stays bold, consistent, and aligned with the heart of the organization — empowering families and elevating the vision with excellence.