Meet the Team

Nicole Yang

The Waves of Change grant is the “brain baby” of brand expert and designer, Nicole Yang. Owner and founder of the Design Lab, Nicole creates beautiful brands and visual experiences for businesses. 

Latasha Doyle

Owner of Uncanny Content, Latasha is in charge of copy for grant recipients’ websites, as well as content strategy. Working closely with the grant recipient, Latasha is here to ensure your message is heard loud and clear.

Megan Dowd

Megan is a certified Equity-Centered Coach, who guides you through every phase of our process — and helps you get into the nitty-gritty of your big-picture vision. She believes that the root of your brand guides everything you do.

Nicole Boucher

As a business strategist with an MBA, Nicole’s focus is on helping our grant recipients build the most efficient and profitable business by focusing on strategic projects. She works to help you build a business that lasts.

Myrna Daramy

Backed by an MBA and over 15 years of expertise in tech, Myrna’s role is to make sure that you have a solid tech stack, help optimize your brand so it can be found, and check-in with you throughout the entire process to make sure you're having the BEST experience! 

The Review Board

Danait Berhe

We're supported by a board of reviewers, who donate their time and perspectives to read through all semifinalist applications and help us choose our winner. 

Olivia Lopez-Wheeler

Cassandra Le

Dynasti Hunt Harris