BOARD
Somalie Inez
President and founder
Somalie Inez is a writer, director, producer, an empowering and motivational speaker, community activist and humanitarian – as she has a big heart for humanity. She takes on projects that inspire her, which is what urged her to start Point of Love Foundation.
It started at a young age - 10 years old; she would always help people in her community. When she was 12 years old, she used to take care of a 35 year-old special-needs woman, and when she was 13 she volunteered for a nursing home to handle their activities, and visit with the elderly. It did not stop there as Somalie continued to serve with the Salvation Army. She worked as a translator for women scarred by domestic violence, and for at-risk children.
As she has continually adopted homeless people, she is known to take her last few dollars to make sure that they have something to eat or something warm to drink. You will find her not hesitating either to also help rescue a dog in the middle of a street and do many other volunteer and humanitarian deeds.
Somalie believes with love, kindness, and compassion that people can heal completely. Her mission is simple: to utilize her voice by spreading a message of compassion to help heal the heartbreak, trauma, and pain experienced by many globally.
Kelly White
Secretary
Kelly resides in the Cotswolds in England. Her day to day job consists of helping young minds find their career path in life. Kelly enjoys playing netball, cooking and loves being outdoors. Kelly has previously worked as a PA in the engineering industry as well as within children’s social care.
Kay-Ann Phipps
Director, Children Services, PR & Marketing
Kay-Ann Phipps was born in Jamaica and grew up in New York City. Kay-Ann loves helping people.
She has been working in child protection for several years as an investigator, in a specialized unit dealing with sexual abuse, serious injuries and fatalities with the NYPD Special Victims Unit. Kay-Ann is trained to conduct forensic interviews with children. Kay-Ann has worked at the Lower Eastside Girls Club, and was a former director at University Settlement after school program.
E.J. Lewis
Director, Volunteer Services
Originally from the Metro Detroit area, E.J. Lewis moved to Los Angeles after completing her Bachelor of Arts.
Lewis joined fellow alumni like James Earl Jones and Madonna, as a graduate of The University of Michigan (Go Blue!) in 2015 with a dual major in Drama and Film. While minoring in Environmental Studies, she enjoyed learning abroad in Costa Rica at the School for Field Studies Research. Following the move to L.A., EJ took on opportunities to hone her skillsets.
She interned with entertainment public relations guru Lynn Allen Jeter & Associates where she learned to schedule appointments and interviews, create press releases and electronic press kits, organize databases, coupled with social media management and video production.
Jamal Barbari
Director of Foundation and Corporate Giving
Jamal Barbari is a freelance writer, food blogger and podcaster who lives internationally. He completed his Bachelors Degree in Political Science at Bowie State University and his Masters Degree in International Education at SIT Graduate Institute.
Phoebe Pearson
Grant Development Specialist
Phoebe is based in Warwickshire, England and her day job is working in energy consultancy helping businesses renew their contracts. In her spare time, she enjoys going for long walks outdoors, running and socializing with friends.
She has a foundation law degree and has previously lived and worked in the U.S for a few months under the Camp America program as an administrative assistant.
Nilda Mojica
Grant Coordinator
Nilda Mojica, located in GA, brings a wealth of experience as a versatile organizer with a background spanning various fields.
Eager to contribute to this organization, she aims to play a pivotal role in driving positive impact catalyzing meaningful change in both individuals' lives and our communities.
Jesse Mechinic
Production, Photography & Video Editing
Jesse is currently a journalism graduate student at the University of Southern California, specializing in documentary production and foreign affairs.
Vanessa Carter
Social Media Specialist/Digital Manager
Vanessa Carter, located in the DMV (Washington D.C) is a Project Manager for an elite organization.
Her enthusiasm for being part of this organization as a Social Medial Specialist / Digital Manager goes beyond professional responsibilities— it is a commitment to giving back to the community and making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and creating a meaningful change in the lives of others.
Daniel Solbach
Web Designer
Daniel Solbach grew up in the DMV and has been a family friend of our President and Founder since childhood.
He has a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Management and an Associate's Degree in Web Design.
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Barbro Elisabeth Andersson
Board Member
Barbro E. Andersson lives in the US mainly and spends a few months in Sweden every year.
Barbro is the CEO of a multilanguage translation company and is fluent in Swedish, English, Italian and taught Italian and English for several years in her hometown Boras, Sweden.