Meet The Team

A native of Arizona, Sarah was born in Laveen and raised in Maryvale. She is an 8 year Army combat veteran, and Masters level social worker with over 18 years of experience. 

Pastor Andre N. Miller, Sr. is a veteran of the U.S. Army and native of Detroit Michigan. He has attended Rio Salado Community College, Grand Canyon University and Lancaster Bible College.

Pastor Andre was the first African-American police chaplain for the Apache Junction Police department. Pastor Andre is a leader who believes in leading by honest example, strongly embracing all individuals without prejudices, and being a powerful and proactive leader in the church and in the community.

Alexis (“Lexi”) Eisa is a fearless defender for communities around the world. At a young age, Lexi made it her life goal to uplift her people and to provide for the realization of human rights for all persons. In pursuit of that goal, Lexi has, and continues to, represent the unhoused community, defend victims of police brutality, advocate for communities of color, and provide platforms to the marginalized. Lexi is honored to serve and empower the people through the NAACP.

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Reshauna, Brand Strategist and Founder of MSNEWSWORTHY.COM, is dedicated not only to brand success but also to social equity. With a strong commitment to activism, she champions causes that uplift marginalized communities. Recently appointed as the new Housing Chair for the Arizona State Conference NAACP, Reshauna will utilize her skills in PR and brand strategy to advocate for affordable housing, fair housing policies, and community empowerment. Through her role, she aims to bring about positive change, ensuring that everyone has access to safe and affordable housing options. Join Reshauna in her mission to drive social equity and create a better future for all. 

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​Gwendolyn Bailey is a proven leader with a distinguished background in military service, education, and professional achievement. As a USAF veteran and former Staff Sergeant, she earned accolades such as the Meritorious Achievement Medal for her leadership in training communications personnel during the Gulf War. Her post-military career spans roles at NASA, Northrop Grumman, and the State of Arizona, supported by an MBA and the globally recognized PMP certification. Passionate about mental health and wellness, she leads as the Health and Wellness Chair for both the Maricopa NAACP and the Arizona State Conference NAACP. As CEO of Resilience Wellness Coaching and Consulting, Gwendolyn delivers client-centered mental health advocacy, drawing on her own transformative journey from adversity to triumph to empower others.

Nadia Khalighi is an Iranian-American Baha’i. As a child, she and her family found refuge in the United States after fleeing religious persecution in Iran. This experience shaped her lifelong dedication to fostering inclusivity, equity, and meaningful connections within diverse and marginalized communities.

 In 2022, she received the Arizona MLK “Living the Dream” award for her community service and activism. She has been an NAACP member for 5 years.

Robert Barlow has been a dedicated member of the valley community for six years. His passion for shaping young minds and providing educational resources to those with limited access is evident in both his professional endeavors and community work.

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Karlyn Bradley (They/Them) is a Black, Fat, Queer, Femme, with degrees in Political Science and Gender and Women's Studies from the University of Arizona and uses They/Them pronouns. Karlyn is a scholar, theorist, community organizer,
artist and educator.
In 2021 they used their skill set to found The High Priestess Consulting Company LLC (HPCC), which aims to help individuals, communities and organizations develop their understandings of systemic, political and social challenges through the use of workshops and trainings. The HPCC specializes in helping people connect with their own power, just like the high priestess in the Tarot, we remind people of the things that we have always known intuitively and facilitate coming back to ourselves and reconnecting with that power.

Ms. Daisha New-Collier began her career in the United States Air Force (USAF). While on active duty she earned two expeditionary medals and completed an associate’s degree in criminal justice from the Community College of the Air Force. After Ms. New-Collier was honorably discharged from the USAF she continued her career as a civil servant and has worked for the federal government for over 26 years. She has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix in business management and a master of arts degree from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in government and public policy. Her thesis while at JHU focused on “Dead Time” which is the time an individual(s) spends living in jail without a conviction for either a petty offense, nonviolent crime, or misdemeanor because they can’t afford to pay for their bail.  Ms. New-Collier has served her community as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and has volunteered with the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program. She is currently a doctoral student at the University of Illinois-Springfield (UIS) majoring in public administration. She wants to focus her UIS dissertation on policies that affect people of color within the United States. 

Fallon Jones, as an NAACP Youth and College Advisor, has spearheaded initiatives such as the Civics All Summer Work Program, providing grant-funded opportunities for youth to engage in voter registration and various civic activities. Leveraging her experience as the Director of Operations for an energy efficiency company, she applies her expertise in data analysis and systemization to enhance youth community engagement. Fallon is also the author of 'The Art of Being Unbothered' and the creative force behind BuildSmart.Pro, where she designs innovative smart homes. Her dedication to community and youth development is evident in her work across multiple sectors, making her a dynamic leader and advocate for positive change.

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