Staff
Tiffany De'Bellott
Tiffany Flunory-DeBellott (she/her/hers), is originally from Brooklyn, NY who moved to Asheville NC in 1997. Tiffany's two daughters, Sapphire and Pearl, are Asheville High School graduates who's also committed to civic engagement and service to community. For the past ten years Tiffany has demonstrated a passion for education advocacy, climate justice, and community organizing. Holding a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Ms. DeBellott brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in organizational leadership, policy and procedure improvements, program leadership and design, partnership development, and budget coordination. Tiffany’s focus has been on diversity, equity, and inclusion work: facilitating racial equity circles and other grassroots movements. Ms. DeBellott is currently an active board member of the Human Relations Commission of Asheville, YMI Cultural Center, COTTHINK, and most recently LEAF Global. “It is my goal to ensure a better future for our children and families, through holding accountable and challenging systems of oppression, racism, and the false narrative of white supremacy”.
Giannina Callejas
Giannina Callejas (She/Her/Hers) is a millennial cisgender woman, first-generation college graduate, and first-generation immigrant who believes that the answer to all questions is LOVE. Giannina was born in Bogota, Colombia, and was raised in Queens, NYC. She enjoys experiencing life’s mysteries by traveling and understanding universal cultures. Her vision is to pilot a national movement that will lead us not into oppression but toward equality for all of mankind. Her dream is to live a life of bliss that is not contested by despair or defied by misery. Her prophecy is to discover herself by providing service to the goodness of the world.
Shuvonda Harper
Shuvonda Harper (She/Her/Hers) is a native of Asheville, NC. Growing up in the historically African American Southside neighborhood, Shuvonda developed a deep love for her community. Living away from Asheville for a number of years led her to realize that working in her home community is her calling. She is now a well-respected activist, serving as a board member of the Residents’ Council of Asheville Housing Authority. Shuvonda is the mother of two beautiful children Bentley (13) and Trinity (11). As a vocal advocate for the greater good, Shuvonda consistently attends and speaks up at meetings about issues impacting her community. Shuvonda is the Office Assistant at the Arthur R. Edington Center and many credit her with playing a key role in facilitating the vibrant activity that fills the Edington Center each day, and the flourishing of the Southside Community Garden.
Board of Directors
Anna-Marie Smith (She,Her,Hers)
Anthony Beurskens (He,Him,His)
Stephanie Dasai (She,Her,Hers)
Alina Talladen (She,Her,Siya)
Diana Sierra (She,Her,Hers)
Gene Ettison (He/Him/His)