NMSDC Staff

Our staff’s dedication and drive is what powers NMSDC’s ability to serve as a growth engine for certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).

Executive Office

Donald R. Cravins, Jr.

President and CEO

Phala Mire

Chief Operating Officer

Marketing Communications, Events & Executive Engagement

Drew Schneider, NMSDC Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Drew Schneider

VP of Marketing & Communications
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Lisa Morris

VP Executive Engagement + Convenings

Alberto (Al) Betancourt

Consultant, Director of Communications

Jordan Taylor

Marketing Manager
Nigel Ashford

Nigel Ashford

Events Manager

Regan Champagne

Events Manager

Codi Aymer

Events and Engagement Coordinator

Kimberlee Sauceda

Executive Assistant

Administration

Finance

LaKisha Atkins

Director of Finance

Jeanette Cortes

Accounts Receivable Manager

Certification & Shared Services

Shalayna Williams

Director of Certification

Deji Akinyemi

Enterprise Project Manager

Selina Gonzalez

Senior Certification Specialist

Alyssa Wesley

Senior Certification Specialist

Theresa Childress

Certification Specialist

Theresa Jackson

Certification Specialist

Lillian Kyser-Lowery

Certification Specialist

Melita McGowan

Certification Specialist

Jasmine Traylor

Certification Specialist

Kathy Torres

Certification Specialist

Gayle Troy

Certification Specialist

Leatha King

Certification Specialist

Kiana Williams

Certification Specialist

Human Resources

Crystal Perdue

Director, People + Culture

Information Technology

Hiren Vakharia

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Albert Diaz

Associate Director, Information Technology

Cheemeng Yang

Technical Support Specialist (IT)

MBE & Corporate Member Services

Corporate Member Services

Maureen Simonette

Senior Director

Charmaine Jackson

Senior Director

Christina Santos

Associate Director

Endrah Dumas

Associate Director

Karen Thomas

Manager

Lorena Valencia

VP Innovation & Special Programs

MBE Services

Jetheda Hernandez

VP MBE Programs & Services

Maleeka Catron

MBDA Program Director

Alexandre Swayne

Associate Director, Capital Programs

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