meet our team
Rev. Bianca
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Executive Director
Reverend Bianca R. Davis-Lovelace is an ordained United Church of Christ minister and Executive Director of REACH. She also serves as the Washington State Tri-Chair for the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Reverend Bianca earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech from Jackson State University and a Master of Arts Management degree with a focus in Nonprofit Management from Columbia College Chicago in 2010. Later, she received her Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary in May of 2013. In addition to her pastoral ministry, Reverend Bianca was formerly employed with Chicago's Cook County Health & Hospital Systems as an Early Intervention Services Specialist and Health Educator, where she provided health education, community outreach, testing/counseling, and early intervention services to at-risk communities and clients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. In 2015, she was chosen as Princeton Theological Seminary's Black Theology and Leadership Fellow and one of Union Theological Seminary's top 50 Millennial Leaders. Also, in 2015 she was awarded the honor of Chicago’s 40 Under 40 for the Young Women Professionals League. In 2017, she served and represented the state of Washington as the Spring 2017 Community Organizing Fellow for Organizing for Action founded by Former First Lady Michelle Obama & Jim Messina. She can be contacted at: ExecDir(at)reachrenton(.)org |
Whitney Dickey |
Development Director
Whitney Dickey has spent the last 10 years working within the non-profit sector. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA studying Sociology and Racial Reconciliation. Her work in local and international non-profits has fueled her desire to create more equitable and sustainable spaces for all. After spending a few years of working with grassroot organizations in South Africa and Central America, she went on to complete her Master of Business Administration degree, with a focus on Social Impact, from Eastern University in Philadelphia, PA. With the goal of creating systematic change in the structure and culture of both non-profit and for-profit businesses, Whitney found that the best way to partner with someone is to fully engage in the story that they share of their lives. As a lifelong learner, Whitney desires to facilitate conversation and action around the most pressing needs of our neighbors. She is currently working on her MA in Clinical Psychology to continue the healing work of our communities. During her free time, Whitney loves spending time with her family and her sweet golden retriever. She also loves spending her time backpacking, kayaking and reading a good book by the lake, smoothie in hand. She is honored to be part of the work of REACH Renton and eager to see how REACH grows in the upcoming years. She can be contacted at: Whitney(at)reachrenton(.)org |
fenice fregoso |
Program Manager,
Center of Hope and REACH Meal Coalition The suffering of traumas and life stressors can cause human lives to unravel. Fenice grew up knowing that she wanted to help others and make a difference. With her Bachelor of Social Work, she is prepared to help others. In her early career, she worked in outreach at Community Health of Central Washington. This was the best fit for her goals and passion. She educated vulnerable populations and assisted case managers. After her first year in healthcare, she realized that some individuals were unsure of how to navigate the system. She promised herself that she would always be the voice of the client and ensure that they felt heard. Previously employed by Molina Healthcare as a Community Engagement Specialist, Fenice was responsible for achieving established goals and improving Molina's enrollment growth objectives. She is skilled at working collaboratively with and through groups of people, using her skills to work in partnership with and through groups of people affiliated by geography, shared interests, or similar situations, she can address issues affecting the well-being of the individuals she works with. She can be contacted at: Fenice(at)reachrenton(.)org |
Janessa Durden |
Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
Bio coming soon! She can be contacted at: volunteer(at)reachrenton(.)org |
M. Selby |
Finance Coordinator
Selby is the wearer of many hats. Having spent most of his life in the non-profit world of performing and visual arts, he has also spent many years in the journalism industry, most recently at The Olympian newspaper. He has also always had a focus on being in service to his community, particularly in the areas of food security and homelessness - having worked with great local organizations like SafePlace, YWCA's Other Bank, Bread & Roses, Habitat for Humanity, Ballard Food Bank, and Lambert House. When he's not crunching the numbers for REACH, Selby acts as a resident lighting designer for several local theaters. He can be contacted at: Selby(at)reachrenton(.)org |
Raja Amos |
Administrative Assistant
Bio coming soon! She can be contacted at: Raja(at)reachrenton(.)org |
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center of hope staff & REACH MEAL Coalition staff
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