Meet The Team

A native of Arizona, Sarah was born in Laveen and raised in Maryvale. She is an 8 year Army combat veteran, and Masters level social worker with over 20 years of experience. 

Pastor Andre N. Miller, Sr. is a veteran of the U.S. Army and native of Detroit Michigan. He has attended Rio Salado Community College, Grand Canyon University and Lancaster Bible College.

Pastor Andre was the first African-American police chaplain for the Apache Junction Police department. Pastor Andre is a leader who believes in leading by honest example, strongly embracing all individuals without prejudices, and being a powerful and proactive leader in the church and in the community.

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Alexis (“Lexi”) Eisa is a fearless defender for communities around the world. At a young age, Lexi made it her life goal to uplift her people and to provide for the realization of human rights for all persons. In pursuit of that goal, Lexi has, and continues to, represent the unhoused community, defend victims of police brutality, advocate for communities of color, and provide platforms to the marginalized. Lexi is honored to serve and empower the people through the NAACP.

Cheyenne Howard is a recent graduate of Grand Canyon University with a degree in English and a passion for storytelling that inspires and uplifts the next generation. Driven by a desire to create meaningful impact through both words and action, she aspires to become a published author and a voice for change. Cheyenne has also been actively involved in civic engagement, contributing to the growth of the NAACP Youth & College Chapter in the West Valley. She participated with Civic Engagement Beyond Voting for a fellowship, where she worked to promote greater public involvement in the democratic process

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Nadia Ashley is the Black Student Union President at Chandler High and a graduate of the EVIT fashion program. Known for her flair and leadership, she plans to study fashion at Arizona State University and aims to be a showstopper in the fashion industry.

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Esmeralda Castillo brings a strong background in education, youth development, and civic engagement to her work across Arizona. With five years of experience teaching English, she consistently used literature and the arts as powerful tools to inspire student voice, self-expression, and academic growth.

In her current role as a Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Phoenix, Esmeralda designs and implements youth-centered programs focused on public safety education. Her initiatives aim to equip young people with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate interactions with law enforcement safely and responsibly, while fostering trust and dialogue between communities and institutions.

Esmeralda’s work is grounded in a deep commitment to equity, creativity, and empowerment. Through her efforts, she continues to champion spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and prepared to lead.

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Justine Parnell is a dedicated educator, doctoral candidate, and community advocate with a lifelong commitment to equity, justice, and educational liberation for Black and Brown youth. Justine is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Learning, Literacies, and Technologies at Arizona State University. Her research focuses on the intersections of education, juvenile justice, cultural identity, and participatory action. She brings a unique blend of experience as a classroom teacher, policy advocate, researcher, and nonprofit consultant. Her work centers youth voice and prioritizes healing-centered, abolitionist approaches to school transformation. She is also the proud mother of four and finds her greatest joy in building a world where all children can thrive.

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Fallon Jones, as an NAACP Youth and College Advisor, has spearheaded initiatives such as the Civics All Summer Work Program, providing grant-funded opportunities for youth to engage in voter registration and various civic activities. Leveraging her experience as the Director of Operations for an energy efficiency company, she applies her expertise in data analysis and systemization to enhance youth community engagement. Fallon is also the author of 'The Art of Being Unbothered' and the creative force behind BuildSmart.Pro, where she designs innovative smart homes. Her dedication to community and youth development is evident in her work across multiple sectors, making her a dynamic leader and advocate for positive change.

Samirah Miller, MSCN, MSROA, is a regenerative agriculture specialist, nutritionist, and land justice advocate dedicated to healing systems. She holds a Master of Science in Regenerative Organic Agriculture from Maharishi International University, where she received the Outstanding Graduate Award, and a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Sonoran University of Health Sciences.

As the founder and CEO of Alchemy Farms, Samirah leads a land-based educational initiative committed to bridging the gap in agricultural education through hands-on planting workshops, regenerative land management and deep partnerships with BIPOC-led organizations.

Samirah serves on the Board of Directors for the Legendary Healing Foundation. Her work spans from repurposing mushroom blocks into compost to leading intergenerational farming education, always centering community wellness and land-based equity.

An educator and writer, she has lectured at Merrimack College on industrial agriculture and agroforestry, contributes a monthly column to the Arizona Informant, and has served on national panels for Farm to School procurement and farmworker heat prevention. As both a farmer and cultural ambassador, Samirah uplifts Black rural heritage and regenerative farming traditions, with a mission to grow ecosystems that are equitable, edible, and resilient.