Meet the Board Members
Executive Director & Founder
Tammy Johnson
CHW instructor, and a medical professional with more than 20 years of experience with working with communities largely affected by Health Inequity.
Michelle Williams RN, MSN
Secretary
School Grand Prairie ISD
Bradley Tucker MBA
At Large- Advisory
Leonard Johnson BBA, EMBA
Director of Education
Daryl Coleman ESQ
Education Outreach
Lana Range
Community Outreach
Anita Marina B.S.
Board Chair
Meet the Team
Kelly Yee
Research Specialist / Data Management
Every Saturday, "pantry day," I look forward to greeting and serving the familiar and the new faces of our neighbors from all over Greater Dallas. As a VISTA research specialist, I produce data reports on our organization's effectiveness and provide a foundation for new partnerships to better serve our community. My goal on an interpersonal level is to honor our neighbors while improving our resources and referrals so they can boost their own family's health and nutrition status. I LOVE this work.
Ayumi Tamaru
Communication & Development
ETM is helping not only the community. They care about the staff and their families also. I love how they welcome my family when we go to the food pantry volunteer, events, and any activities. Especially for children who learn through a volunteer experience at an early age. Every time I attend the ETM graduation, I see they are growing and more people are joining. I'm excited to see how much more they grow and see the smiles in the community. I enjoy being part of this organization to help with these processes.
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Lennox Cooper
Pantry Coordinator
As the Food Pantry Coordinator Mr. Cooper helps oversee the daily operations of the food pantry, including but not limited to, restocking of food pantry items, organizing, scheduling, and receiving pick-ups and deliveries, quality control, and collaborating with a team of food pantry volunteers.
Erica Scott
Community Engagement Coordinator
My favorite thing about ETM is our unity. We all have a helper's heart and a servant's spirit. I receive joy in witnessing graduated students fulfill their dreams of career advancement, just by taking that first step to apply.
Walter Isler
Pantry Coordinator
I serve at ETM because I enjoy helping people who are in need. I like helping to serve the community.
Jasmine Haynes
Program Coordinator
I love serving with Empowering the Masses because I have witnessed the organization's impact on the community. One of my most memorable moments was reaching out to former students and one student telling her testimony of how the training programs positively impacted her life. She was almost in tears sharing her experience of how the program allowed her to earn a livable wage and be more present for her daughter. The impact makes what I do worth it.
Lakeisha Johnson
Pantry Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
I serve at ETM because this organization is helping to change lives! I am excited to be apart of such a diverse and amazing non- profit that is aiding to end hunger. My favorite thing about ETM is connecting with our neighbors, hearing their stories and the difference we make in their lives. Serving here always puts me in a state of gratitude and a mindset of hope for the future. My favorite memory was being at the grand opening of the Community Market; The commitment of excellence to the people we serve is astounding. I’m humbled to be a part of this ever-growing organization!
Giovanni Gonzalez
Pantry Coordinator
I am currently serving at Empowering The Masses with the purpose of assisting those who are in need during these challenging times. By utilizing my skills and abilities, I am able to bring about a meaningful change in people's lives, even if it may appear small.
Rosa Banda
Inventory Manager
I am very excited to serve in this non-profit organization and take charge of providing the best products and variety necessary to feed our neighbors. My favorite thing about being part of this organization is that we are not just a team, but a family that supports each other.
Donald Johnson
Community Engagement Coordinator
What sparks joy for me would have to be all the different people I get to meet, whether that be a neighbor, volunteer, or ETM member. I really appreciate being able to gather wisdom and knowledge from each of those individuals and seeing how I can be a better neighbor myself.
AmeriCorps Members
Malika Francis
I love serving with Empowering The Masses because I am able to align my skills with my values, helping to make an impact on causes that resonate with my heart. One of my favorite things about ETM is being able to work alongside like-minded individuals who are driven by a shared passion for making the world a better place.
Sandra Richardson
I love helping and motivating others, especially when they’re taking steps to improve themselves. I feel blessed for all I have, and I'm always ready to support others in achieving their goals. One of my favorite things about ETM is the love, respect, and warmth that everyone shares. The atmosphere here is so comfortable, with no negativity—just genuine, positive energy. I couldn’t ask for a better place to work.
Auther Barbers
I serve at ETM because I truly enjoy helping people with their needs and seeing the smiles on their faces. My favorite part of being here is the people I work with; they bring me joy and make every day fulfilling.It's the connections we build and the positive impact we have on others that inspire me most.
Anna Bennett
I believe community isn’t a preference, it’s a necessity. ETM is a place where I can connect and build with others, reinvesting resources directly into the community. My favorite thing about ETM is the atmosphere. It’s powerful that ETM transformed a liquor store into a community market—because while we have plenty of liquor stores, we lack access to affordable necessities. ETM is truly by and for the people.
Chakayla Johnson McGill
I truly admire and value the steps ETM has taken to address various aspects of the lives of the people it touches. The resources aren't just for our neighbors, but also for the staff. ETM brings joy through the authenticity of the community it has built. Over the years, it's clear why ETM has earned its place in the area it serves. The kindness and compassion are tangible, seen in everyone involved.