Our Staff

Nicole Obi

President & CEO

Nicole Obi

I am BECMA's President & CEO. My role is to effectively engage and motivate our team, members, partners and donors towards realizing the organization’s mission and key goals. I live in Chestnut Hill, MA, and I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and gardening.

Marielys Cepeda

Operations Manager

Marielys Cepeda

I am BECMA's Operations Manager. My role is to help the organization’s operational efficiency with a focus on people, culture, and systems. I live in Hyde Park, MA. I enjoy competitive powerlifting, traveling, reality tv, and spending time with family.

Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos

Chief of Policy

Alyssa Benalfew-Ramos

I am BECMA's Chief of Policy. My role is to lead the Policy Team by being a champion for BECMA's public policy priorities through the implementation of our governmental relations strategy, cultivating relationships, and carrying out our advocacy and organizing efforts. I live in Dorchester, MA with my husband, and I enjoy reading, cooking, and basketball.

Naiquisia Hensey

Director of Events

Naiquisia Hensey

I am BECMA's Director of Events. My role is to lead the Mass Black Expo, and execute Community & Signature events. I live in Chestnut Hill and my passions are singing, travel, live music, and creative writing. I have a Bachelor of Music from Berklee College of Music, and a background in  tour management, artist relations, and venue operations. 

Kofi Callender

Managing Director, BECMA Community Investments

Kofi Callender

Carolyne Magodo

Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Carolyne Magodo

I am BECMA’s Executive Assistant to the President & CEO. My role is to help with administration, coordination, organization and management. I have vast experience ranging from marketing communications to project management and beyond. I have a BA in Communications from Daystar University, and I previously worked at Wash Tone Media.

Mackenson Charles

Chief of Membership Programs

Mackenson Charles

I am BECMA’s Chief of Membership Programs. My responsibility is to lead the Membership Team and create a sustainable, measurable and scalable impact for our Members. I live in Chestnut Hill, MA and I enjoy reading, playing sports, and spending quality time with my beautiful wife.

Nancy Rachel Rousseau

Chief of Development

Nancy Rachel Rousseau

I am BECMA's Chief of Development. My role is to strategically lead in building capacity and infrastructure for sustainable philanthropic support that will ensure measurable success toward achieving the mission to reduce the wealth gap for Black residents of Massachusetts. I live in Brockton, MA and enjoy spending time with my family and sorority sisters, engaging in service towards building community, and listening to Kompa daily!

Valerie Cardoso

Grants & Contracts Manager

Valerie Cardoso

I am BECMA’s Grants and Contracts Manager. My role is to manage the day to day coordination of our grants and contracts to ensure effective completion of deliverables and reporting. I live in Boston, MA and enjoy spending time by the water, reading, and eating out.

Christopher Sonnie

Program & Pipeline Manager, BECMA Community Investments

Christopher Sonnie

I am BECMA's Member Services Manager. My role is to provide administrative support to our membership CRM, as well as to support my fellow team members with key initiatives. I live in Boston, MA, and I enjoy surfing and reading.

Krystal Cummings

Chief of People & Culture

Krystal Cummings

I am BECMA's Chief of People & Culture. My role is to lead the organization's human resources work and continuously advance the team's culture, climate, and infrastructure. I live in Randolph, MA with my family, and I enjoy beauty, wellness, and being creative.

Anthony Moore Jr.

Director of Membership Programs

Anthony Moore Jr.

I am BECMA's Director of Membership Programs. My role is to develop and manage strategic partnerships as well as all member-based programs. I live in Springfield, MA, and I enjoy spending time with family and playing my guitar.

Tahisha Charles

Director of Marketing

Tahisha Charles

I am BECMA's Director of Marketing, My role is to execute social media campaigns and push BECMA's mission on all mediums with digital tools. I live on the South Shore, and love writing about new music releases on miixtapechiick.com

Jae'da Turner

Senior Manager of Development & Member Relations

Jae'da Turner

I am BECMA’s Senior Manager of Development & Member Relations. My role is to oversee the development and community relations strategies, focusing on donor and member recruitment, engagement, and retention. I work to build strong relationships with our stakeholders, support community programming, and help develop infrastructure and operations that support BECMA’s mission. I live in Roxbury, MA, and enjoy exploring the city and new creative hobbies!

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