Empowering Black Youth, NextGen Allies and Justice Impacted Individuals to become Entrepreneurs Through Training

Cassandra serves as Chairwoman of B3I’s Board of Directors and ensures the board’s work aligns seamlessly with B3I’s mission and the founder’s vision. Cassandra brings unwavering dedication and strategic leadership to B3I. She guides the board, ensures accountability, and serves as the official spokesperson when needed. With strong organizational skills and a passion for community empowerment, Cassandra bridges board actions with the nonprofit’s mission, all while maintaining objectivity and balance as the board’s tiebreaker. She champions collaboration, upholds ethical governance, and keeps B3I grounded in its purpose—every single meeting, decision, and milestone.

Dr. Rogers is the board’s data-driven strategist. Her analytic mindset strengthens B3I’s programs—especially Youth Camp and Speed Coaching—by turning goals into measurable outcomes. She leads impact tracking, crafts meaningful partnerships with schools and civic groups, and translates raw data into compelling success stories for funders and the community. Dr. Rogers ensures B3I stays smart, intentional, and mission-aligned in everything it does.

Angela delivers financial clarity and foresight. With deep experience teaching financial literacy to entrepreneurs and professionals, she leads B3I’s budgeting, oversight, and fundraising modeling. Angela advises on financial frameworks, supports grant development, and ensures programming remains cost-effective and sustainable. She empowers the board to make sound financial decisions—so the organization can grow with confidence.

Darrell brings over a decade of public education leadership to B3I’s work. With his deep roots in schools and civic groups, he drives youth engagement and expands local program presence. Darrell builds school partnerships, advises on curriculum alignment, and leads volunteer recruitment and training. He ensures B3I’s work meets community needs and lifts up under-resourced youth across Minnesota.

Geoff connects B3I to new corporate, foundation, and nonprofit supporters. As a seasoned fundraising consultant, he develops sponsorship packages, raises critical funds, and builds partnership pipelines that align B3I with community-minded organizations. Geoff ensures B3I has the resources and strategic connections to deliver impact at scale.

Simon is the go-to resource for B3I’s legal structure and compliance. As a founding attorney at Trautmann Martin Law, he advises on organizational governance, nonprofit regulations, contracts, and liability safeguards. Simon ensures B3I operates with integrity, stays compliant, and is legally equipped to grow responsibly.

Julie brings HR expertise and a people-first approach to B3I. She leads recruitment, board onboarding, policies, and staff development, ensuring a transparent and supportive environment. Julie fosters healthy communication, championing professional growth, inclusion, and team cohesion across the organization.