The Team
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture stands as a testament to the vision and dedication of a team of diverse Black leaders. Developed by Black planners and designed by Black architects, the team ensured Black culture informed every facet of its creation.
Leadership Team
Dr. Alex Gee
Ms. Lilada Gee
Janine Stephens Hale
Jason Fields
Board Members
Brian K. Russell
Hon. Frances Huntley-Cooper
Nyra Jordan
Raymond Allen
Rev. Dr. Alexander Gee, Jr.
Staff Members
Alexandra Gee-Lewis
Annik Dupaty
Brianna Billingsley
Dana Pellebon
Gideon Amoah
Joshua Havens
Lexi Gee
Qwantese Winters
Project Team
Special thanks to the following businesses who helped make The Center a reality.
Amanda White Consulting
Baker Tilly
Bower Group, LLC
Carlson Black O’Callaghan & Battenberg LLP
Findorff
Firecracker Consulting, LLC
Hiebing
Hon. Rick Phelps
Huffman Facilities Management
JLA Architects
Lord Cultural Resources
Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development
Neil Lerner
Scholz Nonprofit Law
Will You Join Us?
The team behind The Center for Black Excellence and Culture goes beyond the names listed here. You too can contribute to The Center’s success by donating or becoming a member today.