Our Team
Meet the dedicated individuals working to advance equity and opportunity through the We Are Black America Foundation.
Garrick Richardson
President
With 20+ years of finance, sales, and leadership expertise, his passion for community and market insight positions him to bridge the digital divide and foster Black entrepreneurial growth.
In Loving Memory
Joe Jaques
Treasurer (in memoriam)
A seasoned executive with over 20+ years of leadership in global large corporate banking and treasury, now driving innovation through mission-driven ventures and technology.
Joe Jaques, our founding Treasurer, will be deeply missed. His leadership and generosity helped build this foundation.
Zachary Jackson
COO
Operational leader with over a decade of experience supporting Black businesses and 6+ years in technology. Combines strategic planning, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making to scale operations, streamline workflows, and deliver measurable impact across programs and partnerships.