Our team

The people behind EFF.

Esther Funds Foundation is led by a National Board of Directors who serve alongside chapter leaders, ambassadors and volunteers across the country.

National Board of Directors National Team Serve with us

8 people

National Board of Directors

The board that leads Esther Funds Foundation and holds it to its mission.

Shayna Vincent

Founder & Executive Director

Shayna entered college without strong guidance on FAFSA, scholarships or financial support. She left college more than once, returned, and graduated from Florida A&M University in 2025. EFF is built around the students who are where she was.

Annastasia Freeman

Director of Chapter Engagement and Success (non-voting)

Annastasia is a Business Administration (Sales & Marketing) student at Tuskegee University with a passion for servant leadership and student success. Inspired by her own challenges navigating college and grounded in her faith in God, she believes no student should have to face the journey alone. Through EFF, she is committed to strengthening collegiate chapters and building communities where students feel supported, empowered, and encouraged to persevere.

Melanie P. Scales

Director

Melanie’s bio is coming soon.

Vanetta Richard

Director

Vanetta D. Vincent is a proud Louisiana native, accomplished educator, and community advocate serving as an instructional administrator in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia. A graduate of Southern University and Nova Southeastern University, she has earned numerous professional and community honors, including Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Person of the Year. A devoted Christian and member of The Next Level Church and Outreach Ministries in McDonough, GA, Vanetta treasures her faith, family, and her greatest blessing, her son, Nicholas. She is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. Guided by her belief that every individual possesses the capacity for greatness, Vanetta continues to lead, inspire, and serve with purpose. Her motto: “I Turn Potential into Proficiency!”

Amanda Tinker

Director

Amanda’s bio is coming soon.

Dr. Louise E. Vincent

Director, representing Black Girls Read & Rise Foundation, Inc.

Dr.’s bio is coming soon.

Aaliyah Wilson

Director

Aaliyah’s bio is coming soon.

Shawn'Dasia Taylor

Director, National Board of Directors

Shawn'Dasia’s bio is coming soon.

6 people

National Team

The people who run EFF's national programs day to day.

Cynthia Goudeau

Regional Director

Cynthia’s bio is coming soon.

Datasha Dukes

Regional Director

I am an educator, leader, proud FAMU wife, mother of a current FAMU scholar, and lifelong servant dedicated to helping others realize their fullest potential. As an Assistant Principal and graduate student in Public Administration at Florida A&M University, I am passionate about empowering individuals and strengthening communities through service and leadership. I serve EFF because I believe in creating opportunities, restoring hope, and investing in people whose lives can be transformed through education, support, and encouragement.

Jamora Jacobs

Training Lead

Jamora’s bio is coming soon.

Tameka Si'Yan Lumas

Training Lead

Tameka’s bio is coming soon.

Miracle Harrison

Campus Ministry Manager

Hello! My name is Miracle H. I am a follower of Christ who wants to serve his people! My role is the Campus Ministry Manager, providing support through prayer, love, and in any capacity, and it is my honor to do so. I can't wait to begin this endeavor!

Janiyah Dawson

Event Planning Chair

Janiyah Dawson is a new mom, student, emerging leader, and advocate for youth empowerment with a passion for community service, leadership development, and creating meaningful opportunities for others. As Event Planning Chair for the Esther Funds Foundation National Team, she leads event planning and coordination efforts, helping bring the organization’s vision and mission to life through impactful experiences. With a background in student leadership, community engagement, and event production, she serves with EFF because she believes in the power of investing in people, building community, and creating spaces where others can grow, lead, and thrive. She believes EVERY future should be FULFILLED.

Serve with us

For such a time as this.

EFF grows through people who give their time: on the national team, as chapter advisors, as mentors and as volunteers.

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To reach the National Office, write to nationals@estherfundsinc.org.