Meet the Founding Board of Kindah Health Corporation
We are one family. That belief is the ground everything here is built on, and it is older than this organization, older than any of us. It lives in a single word.
Kindah means One Family. The name reaches back to the people who carried it and forward to the work we do now, and it is the reason this board exists, not only to lead Kindah Health, but to embody what it stands for. Together, we are the village.
Our founding board brings together expertise in federal human resources, nonprofit leadership, healthcare, information technology, financial stewardship, and strategic community development. Samantha J. Wright, Founder & Mission Director, is a 22-year Air Force veteran and federal HR professional whose personal connection to the Jamaican diaspora and Gullah heritage anchors the mission. Mr. Sheldon Taylor, Vice Chair for Strategic Development and Community Partnerships, is a 24-year Air Force veteran and federal HR professional whose strategic vision expands our reach and builds the relationships that carry the mission forward. Ms. Shivawn Jackson, Chief Administrative Officer, brings over 21 years of information technology experience and a commitment to ensuring Kindah Health operates with integrity and care from the inside out. Mr. Kenneth Smith, Treasurer, is a 20-year Army veteran and federal financial professional whose financial accountability and stewardship ensure every dollar serves the mission.
Together, this board does not just oversee Kindah Health. We are the village.
Samantha is a 22-year Air Force veteran, federal HR professional, and doctoral candidate whose life's work has centered on service, leadership, and community. A daughter of the Gullah diaspora with deep roots in Savannah, Georgia, she founded Kindah Health to bring the healing power of representation to communities that have long deserved it. Her military background, federal expertise, and personal connection to Jamaica's Black diaspora community unite in this mission.
Sheldon brings strategic vision and direct experience partnering with Jamaica to the Kindah Health board. A 24-year Air Force veteran with a Master's in Human Resources and Organizational Development, he has collaborated with the Ministry of Education Jamaica West Indies on workforce training and currently serves as a Human Resources Specialist with the Maryland National Guard. As Vice Chair, Sheldon expands our reach, cultivates partnerships, and builds the bridges that carry the mission forward.
Ms. Shivawn Jackson brings over 21 years of information technology experience to the Kindah Health founding board. A graduate of DeVry University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, she currently serves as a Technical Support Engineer at McKesson supporting healthcare software systems. A Savannah native, Shivawn believes in treating people with love, kindness, and respect - values she brings to her role as Chief Administrative Officer, ensuring Kindah Health operates with integrity and care from the inside out.
Kenneth is a seasoned federal financial professional with over 15 years of experience in budget management and financial analysis, currently serving as a Budget Analyst with NOAA. A 20-year Army veteran, he holds DoD Financial Management Certification Level II and is completing his Master's in Human Resource Management. As Treasurer, Kenneth ensures that every dollar entrusted to Kindah Health is managed with integrity, transparency, and accountability - so the mission always comes first.
Our Founding Board Continued
Senior Program Leadership
Beyond our board, Kindah Health is shaped by senior leaders who carry the programs forward - designing the curriculum, building the workshops, and walking with our communities long after the mission ends. Their work is the heartbeat of how we serve.
Jamaica Partnership
Kindah Health's work in St. Elizabeth Parish is rooted in partnership with the people who already serve there. Our Jamaica Partnership team is the heart of how we stay connected to the community between missions.