The Heart Behind the Restoration

We bring decades of professional expertise in law, finance, development, communications, and community organizing. But more than credentials, we bring personal legacy. Many of us have family stories intertwined with the very blocks we're restoring. This isn't just a job—it's our responsibility to the ancestors who came before and the generations who will inherit what we build today.

Every decision we make is guided by the community's vision, values, and voices. This is what it looks like when we control our own healing.

The Heart Behind the Restoration

We bring decades of professional expertise in law, finance, development, communications, and community organizing. But more than credentials, we bring personal legacy. Many of us have family stories intertwined with the very blocks we're restoring. This isn't just a job—it's our responsibility to the ancestors who came before and the generations who will inherit what we build today.

Every decision we make is guided by the community's vision, values, and voices. This is what it looks like when we control our own healing.

Executive Team

Azalea Renfield

President & CEO/Executive Director

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Ta' Neshia Renae`

Deputy Chief Executive Officer(DCEO) / Deputy Executive Director

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Bryson Davis

Chief Legal & Development Management Officer

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Rosemary Wetzel

Chief Operations Officer

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Nicole Early

Chief Communications Officer

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Joy Dickinson

Chief Development Officer

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Phillip Chavira

Chief Financial Officer

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Marjorie A. Elken

Outside Legal Counsel

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Jake Oken-Berg

Director of Government Relations

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Nicole Rose

Community Engagement & Social Media Manager

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Matthew Ferris

Director of Strategic Investment and Sponsorships

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Nyala Thompson

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Qiana Woods

Intern

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