Our Team
Kalima Harris – Director of Youth Programs
Kalima Harris is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience spanning le…
Charlton Bradford “Brad” Jefferson – Life Navigator
Charlton Bradford "Brad" Jefferson was born in Ridgeville South Carolina, January 13…
Brandy Simpkins – Program Manager
Brandy Simpkins stands as a beacon of inspiration and creativity. A native of Sava…
Leona Humphries – Site Coordinator
Leona Humphries is a site coordinator and longtime Savannah resident originally from…
Sam Poole – Site Coordinator
Samuel (Sam-Yoo-El) Poole, aka SIP TheE Poet, aka One, is a dynamic artist and chang…
Alexis Goodwin – Associate Director of Restorative Practices and Culture
Alexis Goodwin is a New York native who is navigating life in the south. Alexis curr…
Socks Rizk – Youth Action Coordinator
As an organizer and a person, Socks Rizk is an explorer of art, community, and natur…
Brandi Shuler-Ellington- Office Manager
Brandi Shuler-Ellington, a Savannah native, has a background in admissions…
Jezmin Daniels -Teaching Artist
“Where are you from?”, folks always ask Jezmin Daniels. She responds, “Everywhere an…
Crystal Bridges – Program Manager
Born amidst the desert landscapes of El Paso, Texas, and raised amidst the southern …
Lena Walsh – Grant and Impact Specialist
Hailing from Chicago, Lena has grown strong roots in the education system through he…
Dr. Holly Whitfield – Executive Director
Dr. Holly Whitfield is a scholar-activist, educator, and non-profit leader. Original…
Marisa Pierce – Director, Youth Programs
Savannah native and community leader, Marisa Pierce has exhibited a passion for yout…
Omari Fox – Community Organizer
Educator, community artist and organizer, Omari Fox, has a 25-year history of civic …
Megan Ave’Lallemant – Associate Director, Transformative Culture
Megan is a facilitator, writer, and designer who creates space for young people and …
Julius Campbell – Life Navigator
As a Life Navigator, Julius Campbell's lived experience is a welcomed piece to this …
Coco Guthrie-Papy – Director of Public Policy and Communications
Coco Guthrie-Papy is a community organizer, restorative justice practitioner, public…
Mel Kutner – Director of Restorative Practices and Culture
Mel is an enthusiastic scholar, who has not encountered an idea or topic that they d…
Louise Tremblay – Deputy Director
Louise Tremblay joined Deep in 2016 as operations manager, bringing twenty years o…