Our Board of Directors

Chanell White is the Founder and CEO of Aj’anaye’s Dream Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth impacted by gun violence and providing resources to grieving families. A resilient and purpose-driven leader, Chanell brings both personal experience and professional insight to her role.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Chanell grew up deeply rooted in the strength and spirit of her community. After relocating to Georgia in 2015 to continue raising her children, she earned her master’s degree in business while balancing motherhood and her commitment to personal growth. Her journey as a mother took a heartbreaking turn in 2023 with the tragic loss of her daughter, Aj’anaye, to gun violence.

From that pain, Chanell found purpose. In September 2023, she launched Aj’anaye’s Dream Foundation as a living legacy to her daughter and a source of hope for others navigating similar loss. Under her leadership, the Foundation provides scholarships, justice and grief resources, and community empowerment initiatives aimed at healing and prevention.

Chanell’s unwavering dedication, compassionate leadership, and deep understanding of the challenges families face make her a powerful advocate and change-maker. Through the Foundation, she is determined to create safer communities, uplift voices silenced by violence, and inspire healing, justice, and opportunity for generations to come.

Marie is an energetic executive with an accomplished track record in multi-unit management and over 20 years of experience delivering best-in-class results as a servant leader. She combines deep industry knowledge with a proven ability to cast a compelling vision and execute strategies rooted in people, process, and profit. Marie thrives in complexity, using her unique ability to connect at all levels to navigate challenging environments and drive transformational change.

 A purpose-driven leader with a people-first mentality, Marie is passionate about mentoring, learning, and building talent pipelines that empower others to reach their full potential. 

Her commitment to talent development and disciplined routines has resulted in a strong legacy of high performing, engaged leaders.

 Beyond the boardroom, Marie is a motivational speaker and a passionate advocate for the youth. From Humble beginnings her journey to becoming a motivational powerhouse was fueled by her deep desire to make a difference in the world. She is known for her contagious energy and tenacious commitment to helping individuals reach their full potential. She dedicates her time and voice to giving back, inspiring the next generation to lead with confidence, character, and clarity.

 Marie holds a bachelor’s in business,  and an MBA in organizational leadership from Johnson & Wales University.