The mission only matters if the people can carry it.

MarNeishia brings community-centered program experience shaped by her work with Franklin-Wright Settlements, one of Detroit's longstanding family-service organizations. At DFC, she leads the bridge between partners, parents, and students, turning interest into a clear onboarding process while keeping communication, scheduling, documentation, and financial administration aligned.

Harvey strengthens DFC's leadership culture and internal accountability. He brings more than two decades of experience leading teams, managing high-responsibility environments, resolving conflict, and maintaining consistent operating standards. At DFC, that translates into stronger staff expectations, sound judgment, risk awareness, and the steady oversight required to serve young people responsibly.

Jalon is DFC's process-minded board voice, focused on whether plans are complete, responsibilities are clear, and important steps are not missed. He helps pressure-test production logistics, equipment stewardship, compliance, timelines, and follow-through so ambitious ideas are supported by reliable systems.

Brendan represents the next generation of creators DFC is building for. His developing expertise in animation and digital storytelling helps the board evaluate how programs can prepare young people for evolving visual formats, new creative tools, and careers beyond traditional film production. He also brings a dependable execution mindset to projects that must move from concept to completed asset.

DeJuan understands how creative projects move from vision to viable opportunity. His experience across performance, producing, investment, and relationship-building strengthens DFC's approach to fundraising, strategic partnerships, project packaging, and connecting student work to a wider film ecosystem.