Board & Advisory Team

Nalani Haynes serves as Founder & Executive Director of SHEROS-HHEROS, guiding the mission, strategy, and youth-centered direction of the organization. Her leadership combines community engagement, mentoring, advocacy, and a deep commitment to helping young people and families build confidence, opportunity, and lasting support systems through consistent, values-driven service.

Advisory Committee members are community advisors and are not SHEROS-HHEROS staff or governing Board members.

Trinity Peak serves on the Board of Directors with strengths in youth perspective and social media leadership. She brings strong academic achievement, a thoughtful youth-centered voice, and a modern understanding of communication, visibility, and engagement that helps SHEROS-HHEROS connect its mission to young people and the wider community.

Advisory Committee members are community advisors and are not SHEROS-HHEROS staff or governing Board members.

Adam Walker serves on the Board of Directors with a focus on trades and workforce development. He brings practical insight into skill-building, opportunity pathways, and the kind of real-world preparation that helps young people move toward employment, confidence, and long-term success.

Advisory Committee members are community advisors and are not SHEROS-HHEROS staff or governing Board members.

Lawrence Bell brings extensive workforce, labor, and community leadership experience to the SHEROS-HHEROS Board of Directors. As an Operating Engineer and Business Agent, he understands skilled trades, union representation, workplace advocacy, career development, and the importance of preparing young people for stable employment and long-term opportunity. Lawrence also brings strong community leadership experience and a commitment to mentorship, service, and helping young people develop responsibility, confidence, and direction. Through SHEROS-HHEROS, he helps connect youth with real-world knowledge about skilled trades, workforce pathways, leadership, and professional growth.

Advisory Committee members are community advisors and are not SHEROS-HHEROS staff or governing Board members.

Nina Johnson serves on the Board of Directors with experience in program development, family engagement, community-centered education, and Parent U LLC. She brings insight into strengthening family involvement, shaping responsive youth programming, and building initiatives that reflect real community needs while supporting long-term mission growth.

Advisory Committee members are community advisors and are not SHEROS-HHEROS staff or governing Board members.

Jamila Evans brings experience in education, social-emotional learning, and career development to the Advisory Committee. Her background includes Silk Spring Publications as well as work that supports communication, confidence-building, and youth growth. She contributes thoughtful guidance around resilience, leadership, and preparing young people for future success.

Advisory Committee members are community advisors and are not SHEROS-HHEROS staff or governing Board members.

Dorothea Hammond serves on the Advisory Committee with a long history of supporting SHEROS-HHEROS and its community efforts. She has volunteered across numerous activities and consistently helped connect the organization with children, families, schools, and neighborhood resources. Her daily work and community presence strengthen the organization’s outreach and family engagement perspective.

Advisory Committee members are community advisors and are not SHEROS-HHEROS staff or governing Board members.

Shawn Green serves on the Advisory Committee with experience in youth engagement, education, and corrections. His background provides valuable perspective on accountability, conflict resolution, school connection, and the long-term impact of choices. He helps SHEROS-HHEROS connect prevention, mentorship, and practical life preparation in ways that resonate with youth and families.

Advisory Committee members are community advisors and are not SHEROS-HHEROS staff or governing Board members.