Built on love. Focused on seniors.

Rosa founded Shinning Cedars Charities inspired by her grandmother's lifelong habit of showing up for people who needed care. As Executive Director, she leads daily operations, volunteer coordination, and community partnerships across Buckhead and Greater Atlanta. She is hands-on with pilot programs, senior outreach, and building the culture of presence that defines our mission. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she ensures families and seniors from diverse backgrounds feel welcomed and understood.

• ·Founded the organization around senior companionship, not generic charity
• ·Oversees pilot programs, volunteer matching, and partner outreach
• ·Professional Scrum Master I certified with strong operational discipline
• ·Bilingual communicator connecting English- and Spanish-speaking communities

Jordan brings entrepreneurial leadership and U.S. Army discipline to the board chair role. He sets strategic direction, strengthens governance, and holds the organization accountable to its mission and donors. His experience building and scaling businesses translates into clear priorities, measurable goals, and steady execution as Shinning Cedars grows from pilot programs into a lasting Atlanta institution.

• ·Founder & CEO, YAGI PETS LLC
• ·U.S. Army veteran with mission-focused leadership
• ·Board governance, strategic planning, and accountability
• ·Cross-functional project management across operations and growth

Vivek is a technology and quality assurance leader with more than a decade of experience in healthcare and enterprise systems. As Vice Chair, he strengthens process rigor, compliance awareness, and the operational systems that help a young nonprofit scale responsibly. He supports the board with structured decision-making and ensures program data, volunteer workflows, and reporting meet the standards grantmakers expect.

• ·Master's in Information Systems
• ·Healthcare and enterprise QA governance experience
• ·Process improvement, compliance oversight, and risk awareness
• ·Fluent in English and Telugu

Kahzir keeps the board's work organized, transparent, and compliant. She maintains meeting minutes, governance records, and the documentation trail that nonprofits need as they pursue grants and partnerships. Her HR and workforce background brings discipline to how the organization tracks decisions, policies, and the people doing the work on the ground.

• ·PHR and SHRM-CP certified human resources professional
• ·Board records, meeting minutes, and governance documentation
• ·Supervisory and compliance experience across growing teams
• ·Structured recordkeeping that supports grant readiness

Markeefe provides financial stewardship for Shinning Cedars as the organization accepts its first donations and prepares for grant funding. He reviews budgets, monitors cash flow, and helps the board make fiscally sound decisions that protect donor trust. His executive experience across multiple businesses gives the nonprofit practical financial leadership during its founding phase.

• ·Multi-business executive leadership and P&L accountability
• ·Budgeting, cash-flow management, and expense oversight
• ·Transparent fiscal stewardship for donors and grantmakers
• ·Supports long-range planning for programs and transport vision

Pastor Teague leads program development and impact measurement for Shinning Cedars' senior wellness pilots. A licensed minister with deep community roots, he designs programming that blends emotional support, faith-friendly outreach, and measurable outcomes for isolated adults. He mentors volunteers, builds church and community partnerships, and ensures every program reflects dignity, warmth, and real human connection.

• ·Licensed minister with decades of community service leadership
• ·Program design for emotional wellness and senior connection pilots
• ·Counseling, mentorship, and advocacy for vulnerable adults
• ·Partnership development with faith and community organizations

Eyelachew brings public health expertise and culturally responsive outreach to Shinning Cedars' community strategy. With an MSPH from Johns Hopkins and international field experience, he builds partnerships with senior centers, clinics, faith communities, and neighborhood organizations across metro Atlanta. He helps the nonprofit reach seniors who are isolated but often overlooked, and designs outreach that respects language, culture, and trust.

• ·MSPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• ·CDC, USAID, and Project HOPE global health experience
• ·Culturally responsive community partnerships in Greater Atlanta
• ·Fluent in English and Amharic

Ramya leads development strategy, grant readiness, and the systems that turn mission into sustainable funding. She supports donor reporting, grant documentation, and the operational backbone nonprofits need to compete for foundation dollars. Her blend of human resources and technology leadership helps Shinning Cedars present a credible, data-informed case to funders while the organization scales its volunteer and program impact.

• ·Master's in Human Resources with senior professional experience
• ·Grant documentation, compliance support, and funder reporting
• ·Fundraising strategy aligned with program outcomes and growth
• ·Systems thinking for donor records and development operations