About Us

David R. McGhee is an experienced change agent and servant leader in the non-profit, government, higher education, and philanthropic sectors. He is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities and strongly advocates for the well-being of children, youth, families, and communities. McGhee has held leadership roles in prominent organizations such as The Schultz Family Foundation and The Skillman Foundation and has designed, developed, and delivered strategies, programs, and initiatives at the national and local levels. He is known for his ability to execute organizational development and change efforts effectively and inspire teams to achieve significant results. McGhee’s commitment to service is reflected in his involvement in various national boards and committees and his role as an adjunct professor at Oakland University and Mott Community College. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Oakland University and a master’s from Central Michigan University.

Email: david.mcghee@stevefund.org

Twitter: @DavidRMcGhee

Annelle B. Primm, M.D., MPH, is the Steve Fund’s Senior Medical Director. During her career, Dr. Primm has been a physician executive at the American Psychiatric Association; a Senior Psychiatrist Adviser to Urban Behavioral Associates; a medical educator, administrator and clinician at Johns Hopkins Hospital Community Psychiatry Program; an editor of the books, Disparities in Psychiatric Care and Women in Psychiatry: Personal Perspectives; and a lecturer and video producer on the mental health of diverse and underserved populations. Well known for her leadership of community collaborations, Dr. Primm is the Convener and Chair of the All Healers Mental Health Alliance, a national network of mental health professionals, health advocates and faith community leaders that facilitates culturally tailored responses to the mental health needs of people affected by disasters.

Brielle Jackson is a dedicated professional with a strong background in business administration and a focus in Marketing. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (BSBA) from the University of Maryland.

Brielle has held positions at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC, where she supported the Medical Director in Labor & Delivery. In late 2019, Brielle transitioned to her own business as a consultant for administrative services. One of her most notable clients during her time with Save the Children was supporting the Individual Philanthropy Group on the West Coast. 

Outside of her professional endeavors, Brielle finds fulfillment in giving back to the community. She actively volunteers with various shelters in Washington, DC, providing assistance and support to those in need. Her commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond the workplace, as she continuously seeks opportunities to contribute to the well-being of others.

Brandi Pretlow is the Vice President of Programs and Services at The Steve Fund.   She earned her master’s degree in education from Lesley University and holds an MSW degree from the University of Chicago.

Brandi, a Californian at heart, has had the opportunity to work at the intersection of education and mental health for the past two decades in Boston, DC, and Chicago.  Most recently, she served as the Director of the Leland Scholars Program at Stanford University where she expanded programs to support the holistic college-going experience for first-generation and low-income students.  Prior to that role, Brandi practiced clinical social work at a middle and high school in Richmond, CA providing mental health and advocacy services, basic needs, and academic support.  Brandi believes in utilizing a person-centered and holistic approach to create equitable systems that work alongside young people to support their mental health and well-being.  She is excited to contribute to this work on a large-scale with The Steve Fund!

Brandi sustains her mental health by practicing yoga, hiking in the SF Bay area, entertaining others during karaoke sessions, and finding joy in the minutiae of life!

John Tseng is the Steve Fund’s Director of Product and Technology and is responsible for reimagining the digital strategy and implementation to help the organization reach new and existing audiences at scale. He is passionate about constantly learning and applying human-centered design and experimentation to maximize the impact of technology solutions. Prior to joining the Steve Fund, John spent nearly a decade working on digital products and services. He has successfully designed and shipped products used by millions in the entertainment, healthcare, and education spaces.

Alyssa Aloyo is the Program Manager at the Steve Fund. Prior to joining The Steve Fund, Alyssa worked in the Vice Chancellor’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Vanderbilt University as a program manager. She contributed to the creation and development of Identity Initiatives for institutionally marginalized community members, strategic planning, program development, and relationship building. While at Vanderbilt, Alyssa earned her Master’s of Education in Learning, Diversity, and Urban Studies from Peabody College and focused her studies on promoting equity and justice in higher education contexts. She engaged in Education Trust Tennessee’s Higher Education Policy Council and is a current board member of Persist Nashville: a non-profit that aims to increase the persistence rate for Nashville high school graduates, and the Tennessee Higher Education in Prisons Initiative: a non-profit that creates opportunities for incarcerated scholars to participate in degree programs.

Dominique Atkinson is the Program Assistant at The Steve Fund, where she currently provides administrative support for the Programs team.

She previously worked in administration at Northwell Health, where she had the opportunity to support the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for  more than 70,000 employees. Prior to that, she held various positions at the YMCA of Greater New York. Throughout her time at the YMCA, she worked to strengthen the impact of youth and family programming through the development and implementation of administrative systems.

Dominique is passionate about equity in education for students of color. She provided College Access support for middle and high school students and led one of New York City’s most competitive paid high school internships.

Monica Ingkavet is passionate about expanding opportunities for vulnerable young people and has deep experience in the nonprofit sector, particularly in education.

She is currently Director of Programs and Partnership at The Steve Fund, working closely with non-profits, and colleges, and universities nationwide to support the mental health and well-being of young people of color.

Prior to The Steve Fund, she was Vice President at ExpandED Schools where she led the Expanded Learning initiative, a model of school-community partnership to improve school climate, student engagement, and academic achievement in underserved communities.

Before that, Monica was Program Director at the Posse Foundation, facilitating partnerships with top universities, including Vanderbilt, Rice, and DePauw, placing multicultural cohorts of students on full scholarship. Prior to that, she was Director of Summerbridge Hong Kong (international division of Breakthrough Collaborative), and Senior Trainer at Global Kids.

Monica earned her Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology from Teachers College at Columbia University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook. Monica is a native Spanish speaker. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and son who studies at Brown.

Theron McInnis is a  seasoned Marketing Executive with over ten years of experience in the industry. He has a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies for B2B and B2C companies. Theron is a creative thinker, always looking for innovative ways to reach and engage with target audiences. He profoundly understands digital marketing, including SEO, PPC, social media, and email marketing. Theron is also skilled in traditional marketing tactics, such as print advertising, direct mail, and events. He is a natural leader who inspires his team to achieve their goals and exceed expectations. Theron holds a Bachelor’s in Information Technology, a Marketing Major, and a Digital Marketing certificate.

MoMo is a Program Manager at the Steve Fund. They began their career in education as a dedicated teacher with Teach For America in New York City. MoMo soon joined the Teach For America staff, where they developed and implemented a transformative mentorship program that trained and supported over 200 future educators. MoMo has also worked with advocacy organizations such as Leadership for Educational Equity (LEE) and the Parole Prep Board in NYC, where they supported formerly incarcerated individuals in their re-entry to society.

MoMo is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with degrees in Political Science and Economics. They also hold a Master’s degree in General and Special Education. MoMo is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Education Policy and Leadership at American University.

MoMo is committed to racial equity and anti-racist education. They believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. MoMo is passionate about uplifting marginalized communities and creating anti-oppressive spaces in education and beyond.