ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHANGES LIVES
WE DELIVER RESULTS
OUR LEADERSHIP
DANESHA SMITH
CHAIR / PRESIDENT
Passionate entrepreneur and SHINE2Inspire cofounder dedicated to bridging wealth divides through purpose-driven programs focused on financial and tech literacy.
ANDRE SMITH
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Visionary entrepreneur driving innovation, business growth, and community impact.
CASSIUS F. BUTTS
BOARD ADVISOR
Public-private advisor and author fostering leadership, access, and economic mobility.
ROBIAUN CHARLES, ED.D., CFRE
FUNDRAISING AND ENGAGEMENT PARTNER
Fundraising strategist and engagement leader advancing SHINE’s mission through philanthropy, partnerships, and purpose-driven connection.
SHELVA CLEMONS, PH.D.
BOARD MEMBER
Educator shaping future leaders through academic insight and student empowerment.
SHAVONNE DARGAN
BOARD MEMBER
Strategic marketing executive amplifying culture, creativity, and brand partnerships.
DENISE GRAF
SECRETARY
Brand storyteller connecting vision, visuals, and voices to inspire lasting impact.
MARK MCGRUDER
BOARD OBSERVER
Real estate expert guiding asset growth and sustainable development strategies.
TRAN NGUYEN
BOARD MEMBER
Hospitality industry entrepreneur and innovator bringing business acumen and people-first leadership.
SHANGO OSEITUTU, CPA MBA
FINANCIAL PARTNER
Financial strategist ensuring sustainability and growth through sound guidance, stewardship, and forward-focused vision.
REGGIE WALKER
BOARD MEMBER
Entrepreneur and Generative AI innovator leveraging technology and strategy to drive efficiency, creativity, and smarter solutions for impact.
THE CHANGE MAKERS
Our mission thrives because of partners—corporate and individual sponsors, impact leaders, and community champions—who invest their time, resources, and belief in the next generation.
CORPORATE SPONSORS
ADOBE Employee Giving Program
AZEK Cares Foundation
“
In business, you never fail. You just find alternate solutions.
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– ANDRE SMITH, COFOUNDER SHINE2INSPIRE
FROM C-SUITE TO on-the-ground advocateS
From C-suite to boots on the ground, Andre and Danesha Smith—cofounders of SHINE2Inspire—unite boardroom strategy with real-world action. They build pathways to ownership and opportunity, proving that belief in self is the real superpower.