Meet The Social Empact 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/PRESIDENT

    Executive Leadership

  • Lynecia Burgess

    GOVERNANCE DIRECTOR

    Systems Operations

  • Melissa Lee

    FISCAL DIRECTOR

    Financial Operations

  • Jaleesa Hollie

    EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR

    Administrative Operations

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.

Join the JFFNYC Team