Johnette Barham - President

As Founding President of Giving Spirit, Johnette's vision is to help improve the overall access and quality of education within the most needy provinces of South Africa. She has a diverse professional background and currently works as a Corporate Meeting Manager where she facilitates the execution of major meetings and events within the Pharmaceutical and Automotive sectors. Her background also includes over 7 years of corporate experience, and work as a Celebrity Personal Assistant. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communication from Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN and is presently pursuing graduate studies at Harvard University Extension School, Boston, MA

Joan Howard - Vice President

Joan currently serves as Chief Counsel of the Civil Law Group of Legal Aid and Defender in Detroit, MI. She brings to Giving Spirit over 20 years of legal expertise and an invaluable background in management in the non-profit sector. She received her undergraduate degree from Howard University in Washington, DC and her Juris Doctorate from DePaul University in Chicago, IL. Joan additionally has served on various boards of community organizations bringing indispensable civic experience to her Giving Spirit post.

Angela Smith - Treasurer

Angela brings a wealth of financial acumen to Giving Spirit and has been employed as the Finance Director for Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. in Detroit, MI for the past 13 years. She is also an Accounting instructor at the University of Phoenix. Angela obtained her undergraduate degree and MBA from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She is a member of the National Association of Black Accountants and the National Black MBA Association Detroit Chapter, where she serves as Treasurer and newsletter staff writer.