LEADERSHIP
Leadership that Serves Our Community
EDC is guided by leaders who are committed to creating opportunities, building strong partnerships, and connecting individuals and families with resources that help communities thrive.
Kimberly Hood-Berry Jelks
Kimberly Hood-Berry Jelks is a Level Five leader in educational administration and program development with over 21 years of experience in education, including ten years in district-level administration with the District of Columbia Puablic Schools. In 2009, she founded KBEC Group, Inc., a transitional living, residential training, and educational consulting firm providing comprehensive services for adults and students with intellectual, cognitive, learning, and emotional disabilities.
As a mother of two children with disabilities, Kimberly brings lived experience to her leadership, ensuring that services are compassionate, practical, and family-centered. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Elementary Education (cum laude) from Trinity College, a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University, is a Certified Direct Support Professional, and a graduate of the District of Columbia Certified Program in Municipal Management.
Jerrell saddler
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Ramona Jackson
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Sr. Director for Homeless Services, KBEC Group, Inc.
Executive Director
Director of Community Engagement, Strategic Partnerships & Outreach
Board of Directors
EDC Staff
Board of Directors
Ronald O. Skykes
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Board of Directors
Kareem Jelks
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EDC believes meaningful community change happens when people and organizations work together. Our leadership team builds relationships across neighborhoods and sectors, bringing together residents, businesses, schools, congregations, civic organizations, and community partners to create pathways to opportunity.