Our Board of Directors.
The Real Effect Foundation is governed by a five-member Board of Directors committed to responsible leadership, strong governance, and advancing our mission. Each director brings a distinct area of responsibility while working collectively to ensure the Foundation remains accountable, sustainable, and focused on creating meaningful community impact.
Board Chair
Shanita Snowden
Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Board while helping ensure the Foundation remains aligned with its mission, vision, and long-term goals. The Chair facilitates board governance, decision-making, and organizational accountability.
Vice President of Governance
Mr. George Ford
Provides leadership and oversight of the Foundation’s governance practices, policies, and board operations. This role helps ensure the Board operates ethically, transparently, and in accordance with its bylaws and organizational requirements while supporting board accountability, effectiveness, and sound decision-making.
Secretary
Maintains official board records, meeting minutes, governance documentation, and other required organizational records. The Secretary helps ensure board actions are properly documented and organizational records remain accurate and accessible.
Treasurer
Oversees the Foundation's financial stewardship, including budgeting, financial reporting, fiscal accountability, and financial controls. The Treasurer helps ensure resources are managed responsibly and in support of the Foundation's mission.
Director of Programs & Community Impact
Provides oversight and strategic guidance for the Foundation's programs, initiatives, and community impact. This director helps ensure programs remain mission-aligned, responsive to community needs, and focused on measurable outcomes.
Partner With The Real Effect
PARTNER WITH THE REAL EFFECT
Real Change Takes Real Partnership.
The Real Effect was built on a simple belief: when the right people, resources, ideas, and opportunities come together, impact multiplies.
Our work reaches across business, community, education, youth development, professional services, and advocacy. Whether you are an individual, business, school, nonprofit, community organization, corporate partner, or simply someone who believes in what we're building—there is a place for you here.
Partnership with The Real Effect isn't limited to writing a check.
You can fund a program. Share your expertise. Sponsor supplies. Open a door. Volunteer your time. Refer a business. Provide a venue. Mentor a young person. Connect us with community leaders. Hire our professional services. Advocate for children.
The question isn't just, "Can I help?"
It's "Where can I make my Real Effect?"
