Board Members

Secretary 

Marisol is an accomplished leader with rich experience offering strategic support, direction, and guidance to C-suite leadership and stakeholder teams to ensure the seamless functioning of daily operations and administration. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix and a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Capella University.

Marisol previously served as the Chief of Staff at a nonprofit and worked closely with leadership managing day-to-day operations, administrative functions, and fiscal matters. She was also nominated and elected as an Emerging Leader in North Shore-LIJ’s High Potential Program of 2013.

From 2013 – 2015, Marisol was a mentor for New Yorkers for Children in partnership with North Shore-LIJ and found the experience fulfilling. Marisol often receives messages from her mentees on their progress in life and is reminded of how important it is to give back. 

Sergeant at Arms

Kevin is an attorney with business and contract law expertise, bringing valuable legal insight to Once Like You, Inc. He has a history of dedicated community service, including roles as an usher, volunteer, and former secretary of his church executive board.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Villanova University School of Law. His legal acumen and commitment to service are instrumental in guiding Once Like You, Inc. toward its mission of supporting and uplifting foster youth.

Treasurer

David has a solid academic background and holds a Master of Business Administration from Rockhurst University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Drury University. With years of experience in Accounting and Finance, David has held several leadership roles where he successfully managed financial operations, strategic planning, and team development. He looks forward to using his business school knowledge to help guide the vision of Once Like You, Inc. His accounting experience and leadership roles will make him a great asset to the board. David is passionate about fostering an inclusive environment. David makes a meaningful impact on young adults aging out of the foster care system.  

Chair and Founding Executive Director 

Raised in New York City, Tiffany was raised in a kinship household where family was important, and strength was instilled as a way to get through life. However, at 12 years of age, Tiffany was taken out of her kinship home and fell deeper into the foster care system. After years of trying to figure out life on her own despite being a ward of the state, Tiffany became a teenage mother. Not wanting to further meet foster youth's key facts and statistics, Tiffany returned to school and obtained a high school diploma, an Associate degree in Business Management, and completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. 

In addition to operating Once Like You, Inc., Tiffany is a business professional at a Fortune 500 Company, an active participant in the operations of the company, an e-commerce business owner, a philanthropist, and an enthusiastic believer in not staying where you begin. Tiffany prides herself on being "a rose that grew from the concrete jungle." 

As a survivor, Tiffany wants to reach back to a community that goes unnoticed after reaching the ages of 18 - 21. During her career, Tiffany accessed invaluable experiences and knowledge, and she wants to see more New York City foster youth exposed to the same opportunities. Many New York City neighborhoods have a significant population of social and economic issues; many minority foster youths are homeless, trafficked, incarcerated, or victims of a lack of resources. With her own personal encounter with life's unfortunate circumstances and understanding the importance of not having guidance, she desires to strive for change and become a resource.

After years of contemplation and having the goal of launching a non-profit organization benefiting her community, Once Like You, Inc. began in 2020 in North Carolina, where Tiffany lived; however, from 2021-2022, Tiffany decided to bring Once Like You, Inc. to New York City where her journey began and the support from her community, family, and friends resides. As of 2023, Once Like You, Inc. is a New York State non-profit and a federally registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.