Our Team
Austin Rojas, MA — Community Organizer
Austin Rojas, MA, joined Deep Center in 2026 as a Community Organizer, bringing a de…
Candace McNeal – Manager Youth Programs
Candace McNeal, MAT, joined Deep Center as Manager of Youth Programs in 2025. Ca…
Lativia Samone P., MPA –Associate Director of Restorative Schools
Lativia Samone P., MPA, joined Deep Center in 2025 as Associate Director o…
Kalima Harris – Director of Youth Literacy Programs
Kalima Harris is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience spanning le…
Dr. Danielle Pilgrim – Director of Public Policy and Communications
Dr. Danielle Pilgrim, a visionary leader, strategic communicator, and justice-driven…
Brandy Simpkins – Program Manager
Brandy Simpkins stands as a beacon of inspiration and creativity. A native of Sava…
Leona Humphries – Program Coordinator
Leona Humphries is a longtime Savannah resident originally from the DC Metro area, w…
Socks Rizk – Youth Action Coordinator
As an organizer and a person, Socks Rizk is an explorer of art, community, and natur…
Jezmin Daniels – Program Coordinator
“Where are you from?”, folks always ask Jezmin Daniels. She responds, “Everywhere an…
Lena Walsh – Grant and Impact Specialist
Hailing from Chicago, Lena has grown strong roots in the education system through he…
Dr. Holly Whitfield – CEO
Dr. Holly Whitfield is a scholar-activist, educator, and non-profit leader. Original…
Megan Ave’Lallemant – Associate Director, Transformative Culture
Megan is a facilitator, writer, and designer who creates space for young people and …
Dr. 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…