Meet The JFFNYC Team

JFFNYC is 100% Black/Brown Owned & Operated by a team of volunteer professionals, who work across various industries. Combined, the team has over 100yrs of experience in event planning, marketing, hospitality, logistics, production, public relations and partner engagement!

The JFFNYC Team is 100% for the culture & 100% here for you!

  • Shequanda Long

    FOUNDER/CEO

    Event Planning Leadership

  • Lynecia Burgess

    GOVERNANCE TEAM

    Systems Operations

  • Breeona Reed

    GOVERNANCE TEAM

    Systems Operations

  • Jaleesa Hollie

    EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION

    Daily Operations

  • Melissa Lee

    FISCAL DIRECTOR

    Financial Operations

  • William Donovan

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Marketing Leadership

  • Tricia Ilogu

    LEAD LOGISTICS & PRODUCTION

    Event Production Leadership

  • LaToya Fonville

    LOGISTICS & PRODUCTION

    Event Production Leadership

  • Adriana Viverette

    PUBLIC RELATIONS

    Communication Leadership

  • Hakeem Croom

    COMMUNITY OUTREACH & AFFAIRS

    Community Partnerships

  • Amber Long

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Talent Scout & Talent Operations

Join the JFFNYC Team

We are a group of passionate folks who love to celebrate, highlight & amplify the Black/Brown community! If you are passionate about this as well, consider joining our volunteer team! Just submit your information below and a team member will contact you with further details.