Our Board
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Marcella DeBerry
Dr. Monica Greene-Smalls
Marcella DeBerry
Marcella DeBerry is the CEO and Founder of God Loves You Best Ministry! a faith-based nonprofit located in Carroll County MD. She is currently retired after serving many years in the Federal government. She has either served or volunteered with several organizations including: International Coaches Federation (ICF), Boards, committees, ta Associate Minister on the Ministerial Staff, Intercessory Prayer Ministry, Pastor’s Aide Committee at First Baptist Church of Guilford, Columbia, MD Women in Ministry Leadership Council, Outreach Ministry Committee Leader at Colonial Baptist Church, Randallstown, MD, Pastoral Care at Freedom Christian Church in Sykesville, MD, Leadership Team and Pastor, Executive/Administrative Assistant at New Life in Christ Ministries in Harrogate, England, and the International Coaches Federation (ICF)- Maryland Chapter. She is currently a certified life coach and is setting up her business to provide services to those in need.
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David Greene
Dr. Monica Greene-Smalls
Marcella DeBerry
David K. Greene is currently serving as the Board treasurer for Nana's Foundation, Inc. He is retired from the State of Maryland, having served most recently as Director of Planning, Innovation, and Performance at the Maryland Transportation Authority. David brings strategic planning expertise to Nana's Foundation as well as fiscal responsibility and budgeting. He has a Master's Degree in Urban Affairs from Hunter College in New York City, NY. He is a Brooklyn, NY native, having moved to Maryland in 1994 to begin a position with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration as a business planning associate. He and Tina have been married for over twenty-two years and are the loving parents of three adult children, two granddaughters, and one grandson.
Dr. Monica Greene-Smalls
Dr. Monica Greene-Smalls
Dr. Monica Greene-Smalls
Monica Greene-Smalls, Ph.D. has been licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Maryland for over 25 years. She has served in a variety of clinical, forensic, and consultative positions within private practice and correctional settings, as well as within the state and federal governments. Dr. Greene-Smalls is currently working as an Organizational Ombuds in the Federal Government. As a longstanding member of Love Fellowship Christian Center in Harford County, Dr. Greene-Smalls is also active in several ministries, including the Jes-Us Girls Women's Ministry and the Youth Mental Health Summit Committee. Monica currently serves as Nana's recording secretary.
Our Board
Lisa Loveli Brown
Lisa Loveli Brown
Lisa Loveli Brown
I am Lisa Jacobs-Brown, and my journey as a legal professional and entrepreneur has been both fulfilling and transformative. With 28 years of experience, I have specialized in administrative support, data management, and event coordination. However, my true passion lies in empowering women through my venture, LoveliEsteem, LLC. Here, I s
I am Lisa Jacobs-Brown, and my journey as a legal professional and entrepreneur has been both fulfilling and transformative. With 28 years of experience, I have specialized in administrative support, data management, and event coordination. However, my true passion lies in empowering women through my venture, LoveliEsteem, LLC. Here, I seamlessly combine my legal expertise with my coaching certifications to foster holistic mental health and help women navigate their personal and professional relationships.rmative. With 28 years of experience under my belt, I have specialized in administrative support, data management, and event coordination. However, my true passion
lies in empowering women through my venture, LoveliEsteem, LLC. Here, I seamlessly blend my legal expertise with my coaching certifications to foster holistic mental health and help women
navigate their personal and professional relationships
Dr. Kaiya Nash
Lisa Loveli Brown
Lisa Loveli Brown
Dr. Kaiya Nash is a licensed psychotherapist and board-approved supervisor in Maryland with a Master's in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. She is currently the Chair of our Advisory Board. With over 15 years in the counseling field, Dr. Nash has worked in the school system, hospital setting, gr
Dr. Kaiya Nash is a licensed psychotherapist and board-approved supervisor in Maryland with a Master's in Counseling Psychology and a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. She is currently the Chair of our Advisory Board. With over 15 years in the counseling field, Dr. Nash has worked in the school system, hospital setting, group private practice, and now solo private practice. Her areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management, and stress management with the goal to help empower others to overcome challenges or obstacles. Dr. Nash believes that empowerment can have real meaning when clients take the first step in defining it through a collaborative counseling process. It is throughout this process that Dr. Nash helps her clients achieve a good working definition of empowerment to help restore balance in their lives.
Angela Duvall
Lisa Loveli Brown
Angela Duvall
Angela brings her financial expertise and management experience to our organization. She is the Branch Manager at Shore United Bank in Elkridge, MD. Angela brings several years of retail leadership experience and a positive demeanor to Nana's Foundation. She is a vital asset in building our fiduciary responsibilities.
Our Mentees
Jayla Vaughan
Jayla is a determined, creative, and purpose-driven young woman currently pursuing her degree in Social Work and Multi-Platform Communications at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. Jayla is the visionary behind Gr8tion an upcoming brand rooted in healing, advocacy, storytelling, and community care. Her heart is in creating greatness and moving gracefully, especially for youth and families.
🎓 While juggling school, internships, and work, Jayla still finds time to pour into her passions and uplift those around her. As she continues to walk in her purpose, we want to support her in every way we can. We are supporting her efforts to participate in a school trip abroad to Ghana.
Larie Coates
Hi, I’m Larie! I’m someone who feels most fulfilled when I’m helping others. I genuinely love making people feel seen, loved, and accepted just as they are. Whether I’m in a room full of strangers or close friends, I naturally want to make sure everyone feels welcomed and supported.
🌈 What truly inspires me is the knowing that we all deserve to experience life with peace, freedom, and full health—and I want to be part of helping others reach that space. As someone who thrives on being unapologetically themselves, I want others to know they don’t have to hide who they truly are, no matter what others may believe.
🔔 This has inspired me to create Indigo’s Sounds of Heaven—a practice of sound-based wellness that personally helped me block out the negativity around me when I needed stillness and balance.
💜 I’m passionate about offering this sound experience to others seeking a safe space to release emotional weight and realign with their true selves.
Kamyia Wilson
Hello, my name is Kamyia Wilson. I am a 22-year-old senior majoring in Marketing at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. It has been 20 years since the tragic loss of my father, Shauntè “Gracey” Wilson, who was murdered by gun violence in Baltimore just two weeks after my second birthday.
Growing up, I struggled to articulate my emotions surrounding his death, often finding it difficult to process my grief in a healthy and constructive way. As I matured, I came to realize that my experience is not unique—many children face the devastating impact of losing a parent, often without the emotional support they need.. especially in this city.
In honor of my father’s memory, I founded The Gracey Foundation. Our mission is to support youth affected by parental loss due to death, incarceration, or absence. Through mentorship, emotional support, and peer connection, we provide a safe space for healing, growth, and empowerment. The Gracey Foundation exists to help young people find their voice, build resilience, and transform their pain into purpose.