Creating opportunity.

Dr. Shameika Moment believes that education and opportunity give people options. That belief draws her to Care Granted Michigan Foundation’s work to widen access, opportunity and educational pathways for people across Michigan.

She is the founder and principal of Quintessential Knowledge LLC, a referral-only solutions practice that helps small businesses and nonprofits strengthen their people, processes and systems. Her clients span healthcare, nonprofit, technology, professional services, real estate and faith-based organizations. She works in a relationship-led, conversation-first way, embedding directly with the leaders she serves.

Dr. Moment has worked alongside Gabriel Grant and Care Granted for length of time. She has helped guide the Foundation through its first community event, the Care Carnival, and the development of its public presence. She also serves on the founding leadership team of a new nonprofit.

She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dexter comes from a strong background of entrepreneurship and business. His leadership has played a key role in various professional contexts including: sales, recruiting, higher education, as well as spearheading and co-leading start-ups. Originally a native of Detroit, Michigan, Dexter left his hometown to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There he was elected Student Body President for two consecutive terms, representing their 4,000+ student constituency.

Canvassing the majority of the United States and more than 20 nations abroad, Dexter’s work has measurably empowered global communities – impacting leadership standards and social constructs; reforming educational policy; and stimulating sustainable, equitable solutions for marginalized populations. His reputation has established him as a credible voice and thought leader, making him a highly sought-after advisor for global shapers around the world.

This bio is from 2023: confirm his current role Dexter currently serves as the lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant at Lambert where he is responsible for diversity standards and programming for the company’s workforce. As the organization’s DEI champion-practitioner, his work partners with Lambert’s leadership to ensure that DEI best practices are incorporated throughout the company’s talent, culture, and strategy.

Dexter is the founder of Dexter Sullivan Enterprises, a business collective that facilitates consulting services, philanthropic projects, and other cutting-edge ventures. Prior to accepting his role with the Lambert, he convened the Michigan Mobility Institute’s Mobility On-Ramp Collaborative, a State funded initiative to create long term talent solutions for the mobility industry. Dexter is a proud resident of Metro Detroit. There he chairs the Black Legacy Advancement Coalition, a movement he founded in 2020 to build Black power by providing education and resources that uplift communities. BLAC is comprised of diverse Black American leaders and allies that are committed to crafting systemic strategies that secure the future of Black America through meaningful reform.

Dexter enjoys biking, good music, live concerts, road trips, and spending quality time with family and friends. He is an active member of his local church, and faithfully serves as a mentor and youth advocate in his community.

Jay Whitley Jr. is an AI architect and UX/UI design executive with more than 16 years of experience. He has designed and led digital products for Fortune 500 companies and growing teams alike, among them Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, Verys, Wirestorm, T-Mobile and Sorrento Therapeutics.

At Care Granted Michigan Foundation, he leads AI implementation and vision.