Our Team
SAKINA MOORE
Interim President & CEO
Sakina earned a Master of Public Adminstration with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management and Leadership.
Her background has given her the opportunity to collaborate with those facing housing insecrurities to combat the barriers faced when attempting to obtain housing.
SHALAUNDA HOLMES
Housing and Real Estate Development Director
Shalaunda earned a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning with an emphasis in Housing & Community Development and has over 15 years experience in real estate development. Her background has given her the opportunity to work with various cities and communities to address housing needs.
AAKANCHCHA RAJ
Housing & Real Estate Development Project Manager
Working at the intersection of design, real estate, and community development, Aakanchcha brings experience in project management, community engagement, and neighborhood planning to support equitable revitalization efforts. Her background includes teaching architecture at the University of Kansas and contributing to community-based research and development initiatives in Kansas City. Her work focuses on creating inclusive, people-centered environments through thoughtful design and collaboration.
SALEEM RASHEED
Senior Community Engagement Coordinator
Saleem earned a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and Communications and has served in various leadership roles as a community organizer. Saleem is a staunch advocate for being a voice for the underserved segments of our population and reinvesting in the disinvested neighborhoods in our community.
DAMONT HOLLOWAY
Director of Youth Services
DaMont Holloway is a dynamic leader with over a decade of experience in youth development and program management. As Director of Youth Services at the Urban Neighborhood Initiative, he creates impactful programs that empower youth in underrepresented communities by fostering mentorship, teamwork, and community partnerships. With expertise in project management and advocacy and a Bachelor’s degree in urban studies from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, DaMont is committed to helping young people thrive and reach their full potential.
TAYLOR JACKSON
Program Manager
Taylor Jackson is deeply committed to the youth of Kansas City and the community that supports them. With several years of experience in childcare services and a degree in Mass Communications, Taylor brings both expertise and passion to inspire and empower the younger generation to thrive and succeed.
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