Board of Directors

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Board Member

Aeisha S. Kelly is a political consultant, community leader, and dedicated advocate with over 15 years of experience in program development and implementation, administration, strategic engagement, and community advancement. With a professional background in psychology, education, and social work, Aeisha brings expertise in policy development, project management, and data-driven decision-making. She graduated from Southern University at New Orleans with a degree in Psychology and returned to obtain a master's in social work. Currently pursuing an Executive Ph.D. in Philosophy and Public Policy with a concentration in K-12 and Higher Education at Southern University A&M College, she is committed to creating research-driven policies that uplift underserved communities and strengthen education, workforce development, and quality of life. Aeisha leads with empathy, purpose, and a commitment to meaningful social change, with a vision to build stronger communities beginning in District E (100) and extending outward through action, leadership, and policymaking.

Board Member

With family roots in North Texas and South South Nigeria, Michael is an organizer and documentarian who's called Louisiana home since 2015. Michael's lifelong commitment to justice movements was born on the job, learning to organize with co-workers in the hospitality industry, and deepened over a decade of solidarity with environmental justice communities. Michael co-founded Louisiana Just Recovery Network in 2021, is a 2023 Public Voices Fellow with Yale's Program on Climate Change Communications, and received a BA in Political Science, Geography and Disaster Management from the University of New Orleans in 2026. Michael likes to read, lift weights, and make maps.

Board Member, Finance Chair

Toran Langford is a Bank Regulator with over 5 years of experience reviewing financial risk management, internal controls, liquidity, governance, and regulatory compliance. He previously was a student analyst at Sagehen Capital Management supporting the Consumer industry, conducting company and industry research, developing investment theses, and contributing to the evaluation of existing and new portfolio companies. Toran has been a leader and/or Board Member at several other charitable entities, including the Pomona College Alumni Association, the QuestBridge Alumni Club of Los Angeles, Building Leaders on Campus (aka Young Men's Collective), and Black Youth Network. In addition, Toran is a Federal Reserve Board Commissioned Bank Examiner and an ACAMS Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist. Toran has a BA from Pomona College.