Leadership & Team

Board oversight and the operational team guiding Charity for Disadvantaged Communities.

Principal Officer

Listed on IRS Form 990-N for tax period 2024.

Jermaine Ward

Principal Officer

Named as Principal Officer on Form 990-N (tax period 01/01/2024 – 12/31/2024). Provides organizational leadership for the 501(c)(3) public charity.

Address: 5030 S 21st Way, Phoenix, AZ 85040

Executive & Program Team

Day-to-day leadership responsible for programs, fundraising, field work, and impact measurement.

Sarah Jenkins

Executive Director / CEO

Leads daily operations and sets organizational development direction.

David Chen

Program Director

Oversees program quality and the overall direction of projects.

Emily Rodriguez

Development & Fundraising Manager

Builds financial strategy and relationships with donors and supporters.

Jessica Taylor

Grant Writer

Prepares funding proposals for foundations, institutional funders, and government opportunities.

Marcus Washington

Field Project Coordinator

Manages and implements community-based field activities and project delivery.

Rachel Kim

M&E Specialist

Measures program effectiveness, collects data, and reports on organizational impact.

Organization contact: admin@4disadvantaged.org · EIN 88-2685223 · 5030 S 21st Way, Phoenix, AZ 85040

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