Our Board of Directors brings together experienced leaders and community advocates who provide guidance, accountability, and expertise to advance our mission and increase our impact.
Memi Vaughn is a Certified Sports Massage Therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of Download Wellness, a respected wellness studio serving the Bay Area. She believes that healing is a critical component of successful reentry—the transition individuals face when returning to their communities after inc...
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Keyla Gardner, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Co-Founder of Upload Foundation, bringing over 20 years of nursing experience, with the past five years dedicated exclusively to mental health care. She specializes in trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for adults navigating m...
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Lavale is a respected community leader, violence interventionist, and healing-centered mentor whose work powerfully reflects Upload Foundation’s mission to restore hope, dignity, and opportunity for individuals impacted by incarceration, trauma, substance use, and community violence. Fluent in both ...
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Troy Buckner is a certified public accountant, community advocate, author, and creative leader committed to uplifting underserved communities through resilience, mentorship, and advocacy. A graduate of Southern University with a degree in Accounting and a minor in Business Law and Administration, Tr...
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Ashleigh Kenny is a fundraising leader with 18 years of experience across youth development, independent media, and public policy. She previously served as Senior Director of Development at Youth Radio in Oakland, where she spearheaded major fundraising and growth initiatives supporting youth-led me...
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Philippe Kelly is a social impact professional and community advocate dedicated to advancing racial equity, justice reform, and community-led change. His work is informed by both professional experience and a deep, personal understanding of the challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals, bring...
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Samson Fa’alepo, MA is a behavioral health clinician focused on improving outcomes for justice-impacted individuals through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. His work integrates clinical expertise with a deep commitment to reducing recidivism and advancing long-term stability for individuals nav...
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Roxanne Romell is an attorney and reentry advocate with more than a decade of experience representing children and families involved in the child welfare system. She currently represents children in Alameda County’s foster care system through the East Bay Children’s Law Office. Prior to this role, R...
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