Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Dinisha Mingo
Founder & Executive Director
Dinisha Mingo is the CEO and Founder of MHS Behavioral Services, Inc. MHS, founded in 2016, is an organization that provides outpatient mental and behavioral health services to children, adults and families who experience depression, anxiety, trauma and addictions. MHS also provides ABA services for children with Autism in home and in clinic.
Charles Whitby
Board Chair & Governance Committee Chair
As a native of Lansing, Michigan and 12 year resident of Las Vegas, NV, Charles L. Whitby has been a staple in the philanthropic community for more than 2 decades. Charles served in youth ministry at his local church for over 24 years and volunteered in multiple ministry outreach activities over that span.
Phyllis Johnson
Treasurer
Phyllis Johnson, Owner & CEO, launched PKJ Consulting in 2015. PKJ Consulting is an Accounting & Consulting Services company for small businesses that provides accounting, bookkeeping, consulting, taxes, payroll, consulting, and startup services.
Kelcey West
Community Engagement Committee
Dr. Rev. Kelcey A. West, has a lifelong passion, which stems from his childhood, for serving others. It is because of his passion that he has and currently serves as the senior pastor of Nehemiah Ministries Christian Church for 17 years.
Adriane Bell
Fundraising Committee Chair
Adriane Bell is a philanthropist and she has a heart to help communities and individuals where support is needed. Growing up in Lansing, Michigan, Adriane spent a lot of her time as a youth and adult volunteering in her church, multiple outreach ministries, and organizations.
Jarron Gray
Fundraising and Events Committee
Jarron was born and raised in Las Vegas valley. He attended Clark High School in the Academy of Finance. After graduation, Jarron began his studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas while also beginning his career in banking. After graduating from UNLV with a degree in Economics, Jarron progressed through several roles in the Finance industry.
Shaundell Newsome
Advisory Board Chairman
Shaundell Newsome is Founder & Visionary of Sumnu Marketing is a three-time SBA Nevada Award winner; Small business Champion of the Year (2008), Family-Owned Business of Year (2015) and Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Year (2023).