MEET THE TEAM

Shana Knight
Executive Director
I have lived in Frederick County most of my life.. After deciding to buy a home here, I knew I had an obligation to make this community a better place for my daughter and for everyone. I serve others for a living at my nonprofit job.
However, with the current social injustices taking place in the country, I felt a calling to do something here in Frederick to make much needed changes. As much as I love Frederick for its diversity, I would love to see wider variety of thriving black-owned businesses. I hope to help others create through offering resources, making connections and providing opportunities to grow.

Jarad Bowens
Deputy Director
I just moved to Frederick in March to be closer to my family. I am originally from Florida and don’t miss the heat. My wife and I just welcomed our first son in 2020. After many years in the DJ and Event business in Florida, I started Benefactor Events to help the community by using my talent for entertaining people and hosting events. Our mission is to help non-profit organizations elevate their events and productions to increase turnout and funds raised. We support the local community in everything we do and it is the core of our company values. I am so thrilled to be a part of S.O.U.L. Street and its mission to support and highlight Minority Owned businesses in the local community. This is the exact kind of work we need more of, and it’s vital to our success as a black community to lift each other up and ensure our united success. I am humbled to be involved and hope to meet each one of you at an upcoming Market!

Catherine Dorsey
Board President

Adrian Hawkins
Board Vice President
Owner of Imperial Media and Real Life Memories Captured. Augusta, Ga native. I was stationed here on Ft. Detrick, where I met my wife. I’ve lived in the area since 2012 and made it my home in 2015. My wife and 2 beautiful children are why I am in digital media; capturing those precious moments www.imperialmediapro.com

Natasha Bowens Blair
Secretary

Terez Dorsey
Treasurer
Did you know over the last two centuries about 90% of the world’s wealth has been created by investing in real estate?
Real Estate is more than a business to me; it’s a passion and it’s about helping people fulfill their residential and investment property goals. My philosophy is simple: I’m the lighthouse that guides people home; the piece in the middle that brings forth a smooth and peaceful transaction. This is done through honesty and integrity in everything I do. I wake up everyday thankful for what I do and my life. My positive attitude is reflected in my personal and business core values and ultimately the success my clients experience having me represent them in their real estate transactions. Let me earn your business and show you what it’s like to be part of a winning team, at Berkshire Hathaway you’ll have over fifty years of experience. Win-Win or no deal is the product of all successful transactions. It doesn’t matter where you’ve been, where you are now…. What matters are your real estate goals and dreams; I’ll be honored to help you accomplish them. Allow me and my team to do the heavy lifting!

Loren Brown
A scientific professional who is an MSAT training specialist for cell and gene therapies. Success and ambition has always ran through my veins and I enjoy helping others succeed. I also enjoy expressing my creativity and striving to make a difference, whether that’s through my profession or just simply spreading positivity to those I encounter.

Alexandra Edwards
I am the owner of A. Marie Events and Photography, the COO of the Slush Tribe and a co founder of the Frederick Food Truck Festival. I love supporting others and my passion is to build confidence in others by providing them tools to create their own business. My social media handles are Instagram: @alexandraa.rosee Facebook: A. Marie Events and Photography website: www.amarieeventsandphoto.com

Michele Forbes
Creator of Michele’s Sea moss. I’ve worked in the Medical Field for 6 years I’m passionate about health. I live by the statement “Health is Wealth”, I love educating others on homeopathic ways on becoming healthier. I’ve traveled to Belize, Central America, and the Caribbean to further educate myself on holistic medicine uses of various plant roots, flowers, barks, seeds, and leaves to aid common ailments and its use as preventatives for major illnesses such as cancer. My drive comes from helping improve the most common diseases in African American Community such as Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Cancer found in the Lung, Breast, Colon, Prostate, Asthma, and Depression.

Evelyn Johnson
Frederick County resident. Born and raised in Montgomery County, she relocated to the area in 2012 after graduating from Howard University, where she received her degree in Psychology. Evelyn currently serves as the Co-Chair of an African American Professional Association for a national healthcare organization. She has a passion for empowering vulnerable and underserved populations to be the best version of themselves, whether it be physically, mentally, or spiritually. Evelyn lives in the city of Frederick with her husband and two children. She is active in the community and is a proud sports, music, and art mom. In her spare time, Evelyn enjoys exploring downtown Frederick, cooking new recipes, and reading autobiographies.

Lorenzo Nichols aka Stitch Early
An artist, graphic & web designer and entrepreneur. He is the Founder of clothing brand ICONNATN, Creative director at Uhrise and one half of The Stitch & Sham Show.
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