MEET THE BOARD
(Headshots provided courtesy of Robert Burns, II Photography)
MYASIA STEPHENS
President
Myasia translates directly to "the power to make change"; her vision encompasses that completely. She knows her purpose is to create meaningful change for marginalized and disadvantaged communities. Her ethos? Find the opportunity, do great work and figure out how to extend your impact so others can win. Real impact for real people.
What Myasia is manifesting for 2024: peace.
LESLIE BURNS
Vice President
Leslie has produced large-scale events and major partnerships on behalf of major nonprofits like the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. She holds a B.S. in Communication from East Carolina University with a Certificate in Event Planning from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As a recently-Certified Project Manager, she's eager to bring fresh energy to Let's Shake the Table, Inc.
What Leslie is manifesting for 2024: improved mental well-being and less stress.
CAMERON JACKSON
Treasurer
Cameron is a Richmond-born and Charlotte-based social media marketing professional with a love of community-building. She’s been fascinated by various forms of media from an early age, especially spending hours poring over magazine pages filled with fascinating images and stories. Now, her career is dedicated to creating that same level of intrigue and connection for others, just on the internet.
What Cameron is manifesting for 2024: learning.
TYLER GREENE
Member-at-Large
Adding power to internal communications initiatives, is North Carolina-based Tyler. She’s dreamed of working in the communications space since watching Lauren Conrad work her way into public relations on Laguna Beach. From journalism and digital media to stepping into DEI as an internal communications connoisseur, Tyler is a multidimensional specialist.
She enjoys friendships spanning from Seattle to Atlanta and often cuddles her orange-tabby kitty, Georgia. Like her cat, she’s gracefully moved through higher ed comms to now the tech world as a Yelper.
What Tyler is manifesting for 2024: consistency.
ZHANA EDMONDS
Director, Events & Programming
Zhana is a marketer with a specific passion for brand and creative! Bringing brands to life has been her focus throughout her 10+ years in marketing on multiple channels, whether that be in-person through creating live experiences or acquiring new customers on digital platforms.
She's in her element when approaching a tough analytical problem from a new angle, building new programs from scratch, finding ways to grow and strengthen her team of analysts, or thinking through new experiences for customers in their journey.
What Zhana is manifesting for 2024: making time to grow her personal passions.
JANAE COFIELD
Director, PR & Communications
Janae Cofield, M.A. is a professional, specializing in Internal Communications, Public Relations, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy. Her journey is defined by a robust track record in content creation, project management, and employee engagement. Armed with a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Northern Kentucky University, alongside minors in Black Studies and Communication Studies, she boasts a diverse skill set shaped through multifaceted roles encompassing program coordination, human resources, communication, and public relations.
Janae's academic foundation, practical experience, and passion for effective communication strategies equip her to steer impactful communications and further DEI initiatives within organizations. Her dedication to leveraging communication strategies for positive change and inclusive cultures underscores her commitment
What Janae is manifesting for 2024: professional growth.
DOMINIQUE PRESCOTT
Director, Digital Marketing
Dominique is an artist at heart and designer by trade dedicated to helping businesses and non-profits find their visual voice through design and strategy.
Since the beginning of her career, she has helped dozens of different businesses reach their visual goals through strategy and a sprinkle of bad-assery. With a hands-on approach, she teaches the benefits of brand equity while simultaneously guiding through the gritty parts of visual branding.
What Dominique is manifesting for 2024: taking her time back.
SHAKOYA BROWN
Director, Memberships
Shakoya Brown is a Florida-born and Charlotte-based communications professional. Her passion for the world of communication stems from her time spent hosting and creating segments for the morning announcements in grade school. Shakoya has always used her bubbly personality, love for helping others, and knack for problem-solving to get to know others and ignite their passions. Her role as a professor has given her new meaning to advocating for diversity and inclusion in communications. She feels blessed to help shape future communications professionals and expose them to opportunities that can help them start their careers.
What Shakoya is manifesting for 2024: fearlessness.