JuneteenthNY Dates
June 12-19, 2026
Location
Brooklyn, New York 11207, U.S
BOARD MEMBERS 2026
Why Join the Juneteenth NYC Advisory Board?
Be a Cultural Legacy Builder
Play a critical role in shaping one of the nation’s most powerful celebrations of Black freedom, resilience, and joy.
Influence with Impact
Provide strategic guidance that helps amplify BIPOC voices, empower small businesses, and uplift underrepresented communities.
Connect with Like-Minded Leaders
Join a dynamic network of changemakers—from educators to artists, business owners to policy advocates—who are all committed to progress.
Lead Visible Change
Your insights help direct programs like our Black Kings Awards Gala, Juneteenth Summit, Back-to-School drives, and more that directly serve over 50,000+ in-person attendees and 6M+ digital viewers.
Gain National Exposure
Advisory Board members are often featured across our media platforms, including CBS News, PIX11, and digital programming seen nationwide.
Activate Your Expertise
Whether your strength is fundraising, event planning, youth advocacy, or brand strategy—there’s a place for your passion to thrive and grow here.
Exclusive Networking & Development Opportunities
Get invites to VIP mixers, strategic planning sessions, leadership retreats, and access to partner events with sponsors, city leaders, and community influencers.
Drive Economic Empowerment
Support initiatives that promote economic equity, entrepreneurship, and sustainability for Black-owned businesses and local families.
Celebrate Year-Round
Play a role in our 12-month calendar of impact—from Women’s History Month to our Toy Drive and Juneteenth Restaurant Crawl.
JUNETEENTH NYC ADVISORY BOARD 2026
ATHENIA RODNEY
Founder and Executive Director
KIMBERLY FENNELL
Virtual Summit Producer
MYLES BARON
Fashion show Coordinator
AISHA DORI
Board Member
LESLIE GREEN
Entertainment Lead for festival
Dr. JANET JOHNSON
Training Vendor Services
NICOLE POTTS
Fashion Show Assistant Coordinator
JACYNDA FLEARY
Director of youth engagement/ lead in the Kidzone area.
VINCENT RIGGINS
Board member
KALI WILLIAMS
Influencer and Co Marketing Lead
Dr. GENNELLE RICE
Grant Administrator
COLETTE BOSTON
Juneteenth NYC Flag Raising
DEVRI GOINS
Board Member
CHAD CHAMBERS
Chair, Youth Engagement Committee Juneteenth
Angus Fleary-Fischer
Parade Lead, Media Support, Vendor Support, Community Partner Support
ASHA JOHNSON
Vendor Operation Director
ANITA FISCHER
Sponsorship Director
Kelli Cooper
Community Engagement Specialist
KIMBERLY GAFFNEY
Co- Black Kings Director
TYISHA EASON
Co-Lead, Black Kings Gala
BRIDGET SMITH
Advisory Board Member
STEPHENIE STEVENSON
Black Kings Gala committee
NICOLE HUNTER
Advisory Board Member
NICOLE TAYLOR
Ghana Lead
BRIDGET SMITH
Advisory Board Member
ROGER SAINT
Advisory Board Member
Debra Dixon-Anderson
Press, Media, and Marketing Strategy
BOARD MEMBERS 2025
ATHENIA RODNEY
Founder and Executive Director
GERROD DELEE
Fashion Coordinator
Chryssy Robinson
Marketing and Design
KIMBERLY FENNELL
Lead for Virtual Summit
Anuoluwapo Oyelola
Fashion Department
ROGER SAINT
Support for Media & Tech
Nicole Taylor
vendor department
KELLI COOPER
Lead for Community Partner
RADRI WOODSON
Lead for Hygiene & Safety
ADINA JONES
Support for Black Kings
Aisha Diori
virtual summit & Lunch Learn
ZAKIYYAH "ZEE" TAALIB BEY
Support for Kids Zone
Pamela Andrews
Kids zone and Community Partner
Alyssa Luz sanchez
Lead for Fashion Show
Devri Goins
Support for Media & Tech
Jamar Ffrench
Lead for Saturday Events,
Support for Fashion Show
Gennelle Rice Thomas
Support for Sponsorship
Debra Dixon-Anderson
Co-Lead for Public Relations
Charles Diggines
Virtual Summit
Angus Fischer
Lead for Community Relationship
NYOKI NIKKI
fashion and vendor support
Stephenie Williams
Black Kings Experience
TYISHA EASON
Black Kings Liaison Officer
Asha JOHNSON
vendor lead
Jacynda Fleary
Lead for Kids Zone,
Support for Volunteer
Simone Charles
Lead for Volunteer,
Support for Kids Zone
KALI WILLIAMS
Co-Lead for Marketing
KASH GAINES
Design Team
Kimberly Gaffney
Lead for Black Kings
Mahmoud Fleary
Community Partners
Mark A. Washington
virtual summit Co-Lead
Anita Ana Fischer
Sponsorship Lead
CONTACT US
For other questions or comments about JuneteenthNY, please give us a call at +1 229-484-8662 or send us an email. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
CONTACT US
For other questions or comments about JuneteenthNY, please give us a call at +1 229-484-8662 or send us an email. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
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© 2026 by JuneteenthNYC