Meet The Team
Truphenah Nyabuti
Community Outreach Specialist
Truphenah Nyabuti s is a dynamic community specialist and marketer with over 9 years of professional experience. She is passionate about enhancing people's lives and driving community engagement through strategic initiatives and exceptional customer service, she has contributed on a variety of projects. She has a heart for people and a love for her family and her community.
Advisor
Ricardo Baptista
STEM Education Advisor
Postdoctoral Scientist
Amazon Search
Our Board
Denise Armstrong
Chief Financial Officer
Founder and Executive Director of Seeds of Love and Mercy, a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on homelessness
Jack Crane
Secretary
Business Development Associate in Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions at American HealthCare Capital
Kenisa Nunley
Founder, CEO & President
Founder and Executive Director of Gowns and Gardens ®, and Gowns and Gardens House of Charities™, a 501(c)(3) public charity focused on improving the lives of women and children through education, resources, and personal development.
Past Board Member
Sandy Mc Queen
Secretary
Associate Director of Employment, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Management, and Career Development at Upward Bound House
Kenisa Nunley
Founder, President & CEO
Kenisa Nunley, founder of Gowns and Gardens ® and Gowns and Gardens House of Charities™, is a native Los Angelino and an explorer of life. She has a background in consulting, business development, and events, having worked with companies such as Coachella Music Festival, Adobe Max, TED Conference, Dreamforce, and Guess fashion engagements. Her business knowledge and experience in the industry led to her working in strategic partnerships for technology companies like Magento, eBay, and Permira. These experiences allowed her to grow into a dynamic professional who excels as a critical business partner, and provides strategic leadership to internal clients, and senior management teams. With a passion for fashion, beauty, health, business, and nature; Gowns and Gardens was born. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California, with a Bachelor of Arts in Global Business with an emphasis in marketing.