08/18/2026
Congratulations to Nicole McKinney-Johnson, Cleveland R**e Crisis Center’s President and CEO, on joining the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees!
We look forward to seeing how Nicole’s leadership, experience, and perspective helps shape meaningful opportunities and lasting impact for Black leaders and professionals throughout Greater Cleveland.
✨ New voices. New perspectives. A continued commitment to Black excellence.
BPACF is proud to welcome five accomplished leaders to our Board of Trustees! Each brings a wealth of experience, community leadership, and a shared commitment to creating opportunities for Black professionals and emerging leaders.
💙 Meet our newest trustees:
⭐ Kendra Davis — Cleveland Foundation
⭐ Linda Frazier, JD, EMBA, CPA — Linda Frazier Attorney and Counselor at Law
⭐ Nicole McKinney-Johnson, MBA — Cleveland R**e Crisis Center
⭐ Desiree Mitchell, M.Ed. — Desiree Mitchell Consulting, LLC
⭐ Yuri C. Thornton, M.Ed. — The Brilliance School & Thornton & Associates Educational and Diversity Consulting Group
From philanthropy and education to executive leadership, organizational development, and community service, their collective expertise will help strengthen BPACF’s mission and expand our impact throughout Greater Cleveland.
👏 Join us in welcoming our newest Trustees and celebrating the leadership they bring to BPACF!
🌐 Learn more about BPACF and our mission at BPACF.org.