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Natashia Townsend

Founder

Natashia has a strong passion for storytelling, developing impactful programming, and creating solutions ​to complex organizational challenges. She has focused on community transformation throughout her ​career with an emphasis on creating brand awareness for socially conscious agencies by assisting in ​nonprofit board development and governance, strategic planning, community outreach, grant writing, and ​relationship building.

With over 13 years of experience working with purpose-driven organizations and a strong track record of​ producing measurable results, she remains committed to advocating for positive systemic change and​ improving the social and economic well-being of BIPOC and low-income individuals. ​

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology as well as certifications in organizational management,​ strategic planning, and conflict resolution which have contributed to her success in developing powerful​ community-based programs.​

Pershetta Slack

Board Member

Pershetta Slack (MBA) Is a Grant Writer and Funding Strategist; California Native, Wife, Mother, Author, ​and thriving Entrepreneur. As CEO of P.S Independent Business Consultants LLC., a California-based ​consultancy firm (PSIBC), Pershetta is committed to serving her community and peers as both an ​advocate and champion of social change, empowerment and upward mobility.

Pershetta brings 16+ years of diverse professional experience, honed skills and business acumen within ​arenas of sustainable funding and nonprofit management. Pershetta excels at leveraging networks and ​beneficial partnerships; as well as, demonstrates passion and purpose by educating and supporting ​entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations of every scale.

Pershetta and her proprietary brands demonstrate immeasurable value to fellow entrepreneurs, ​companies, teams and organizations seeking funding and capital. With proven success as a Sr. Grant ​Writer, garnering more than $4.2 Million in Private, State, and Federal grant funding to include ​Government bids and contracts; Pershetta Slack is both a force and a movement, rapidly emerging as a ​respected authority and trusted leader within the Grant Writing Community and Business Industry.

Kyle Johnson

Board Member

Chef Kyle is a community activist out of Long Beach, CA. From the onset of his professional career, he’s ​been on a journey to share the experience of his plant-based lifestyle for the purposes of mental and ​physical healing, with the people in the communities he grew up in and around.

After making solid connections in the agricultural and culinary industries by way of managing local ​farmers markets, Kyle founded the nonprofit organization, Market LOVr. Since 2015, Market LoVr has ​served the communities of Long Beach, Compton, and South Central Los Angeles through donation-based ​pop-ups, free cooking demonstrations as well as teaching basic cooking skills classes for K-12 students. ​With a focus on nutrition education, Market LoVr empowers the community to make healthy lifestyle ​choices.

Since the start of the pandemic, Chef Kyle has continued to assist individuals and families in need by ​providing access to affordable healthy food options through the operation of his pickup food service as ​well as hosting private in-person and virtual group cooking classes.

Natasha Brown

Board Member

Born and raised in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley, Natasha always had a passion for helping ​people and examining society’s means of She currently supports members of the California Black Power ​Network as part of the Organizing and Training team by coordinating Network members, providing ​training and support in capacity building

Natasha joined California Calls as an Organizing Coordinator with the Black Census and Redistricting Hub ​in April 2021, working primarily with organizations in Los Angeles, Inland Empire, and San Diego providing ​support to ensure Black communities engage in the redistricting process. Prior to joining California Calls, ​Natasha organized in communities of Los Angeles and Orange County contributing to the flip of CA ​Congressional Districts 25, 39 and 45 in 2018. Most recently, she worked as Communications Coordinator ​on the Bernie Sanders campaign. She is extremely happy and grateful to have found a home with the ​California Black Power Network, fighting for the advancement of California’s Black communities.

Natasha has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in ​Communications from University of California, Riverside. She loves to hike, play soccer and spend time ​with family.

Jasmynn Smith Abernathy

Board Member

Jasmynn Smith Abernathy is a California-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She obtained ​her master's degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University in 2012 and has since worked in ​various settings, including the child welfare system, non-public schools, community mental health ​programs, and non-profit organizations.

Jasmynn currently owns a private practice, Willow Therapy and Counseling, where she supports ​individuals and couples in healing their relationships. She focuses on overcoming trauma, managing ​difficult emotions, reducing burnout, and enhancing relationship connections.

Jasmynn resides in Southern California and lives a full life as a wife to her husband, Joshua, and a mom to ​her young son. She is intentional about maintaining emotional wellness in her own life by incorporating ​mindfulness practices, exercise, and taking breaks to travel.

Tyler Epps

Board Member

Tyler Epps is a California native that specializes in talent recruitment and building brands through internal ​and external communication. Tyler has a passion for people, authenticity, storytelling and community ​building which has proved to be evident throughout her collaborations with mission-driven organizations ​and projects that create lasting social impact.

Tyler received her Master’s in Communications from the University of San Francisco while simultaneously ​serving on the institution’s Progressive Policing Community Advisory Board. In her current professional ​role, she focuses on digital content creation and relationship marketing.

Tyler maintains a balanced and peaceful life while engaging in hobbies such as cooking healthy foods, ​planting, and traveling across the world to learn about various cultures and gain well-rounded ​perspectives.

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