Our Team

The ASCENDtials team is a group of outstanding individuals driven by the opportunity to impact our community positively.

Thank you to our Amazing Team!

Our team is an amazing group that is constantly striving to improve the world around us. From our Programs to our Web Development team, we value each and every team members hard work that allows ASCENDtials to succeed.

Leadership

DIRECTORS & BOARD MEMBERS

Director/Founder

Mika Marzette​

Director/Founder



MAAT Equity & Inclusion<br>Director/Board Member

Dr. Keisha Clark​

MAAT Equity & Inclusion
Director/Board Member



Advocacy & Community<br>Director/Board Member

Tonia Ferguson

Advocacy & Community
Director/Board Member


Advisory Board

Wellness Director

Onyeka Tefari

Wellness Director



Creative Director

Jill Minard

Creative Director


Hiring team

Coordinator Lead <br> Volunteer Support

Sayantani Guha

Coordinator Lead
Volunteer Support


program team

Program Manager <br> Volunteer

Neha Sakuja

Program Manager
Volunteer



Climate Cares Program <br> Assistant Intern

Jinghan Zhang

Climate Cares Program
Assistant Intern


Grants Team

Executive Editor

Vera Martinoska

Executive Editor



Grant Researcher/Writer

Reiko Chillakos

Grant Researcher/Writer


Environmental Programs

Garden Program Lead

Kenyatta Parker

Garden Program Lead


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