Kimberly Sopher-Dunn, M.Ed. is the Director of Education and Community Capacity Building. Mrs. Sopher-Dunn was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She is a Pastor’s Wife, and Mother of four young adult children. Kimberly brings innovative concepts and strategies to formulate radical transformative theories of change. Mrs. Sopher-Dunn graduated from Garfield High School, University of Washington, Antioch – Seattle University, and completed her doctorate studies at Simon Fraser University, EdD in Transformational Change. Mrs. Sopher-Dunn brings equitable experience and knowledge to the fields of education and law. She is an Early Learning Expert in curriculum-development, adult education, developing/funding community-based education models, family engagement, and empowerment models. She has held a career level position with King County Superior Court as a Program/Project Manager in criminal justice systems. Kimberly organized the Legal Financial Obligation reduction project at King County Superior Court supporting community-based organizations in gaining access to court hearings for expunging records of ex-felons. While working at Division of Child Support she led the implementation of Seattle field office’s Welfare to Work model. In addition, Kimberly co-created a peer inclusion model for truancy reduction at Cleveland High School in Seattle, WA. Also, Child Studies faculty positions with Washington State Community Colleges. What makes Mrs. Sopher-Dunn unique is her grit, resilience, and powerful grace in conceptualizing and actualizing high-functioning strategies at New Birth Center for Community Inclusion. She is our civil rights activist, bridge builder, fund-developer, and big picture thinker.

Pastor Scipio Dunn is the Program Specialist for the Black Male Achievement and an Assistant Teacher at Petah Villages. Scipio comes to New Birth Center for Community Inclusion with deep-roots within the City of Seattle. Scipio has served over 20 years within three major education districts as a safety and security specialist, special education assistant, and intervention specialist. Currently, he works as an academic coach with Community Network Council. His youthful exuberance and passion for young adults has earned him the beloved title of “Scip”! Pastor Scipio Dunn is known throughout the education and religious communities for his peaceful demeanor, and strong ability to resolve conflict. He is a Servant-Leader in his daily actions as a husband and father of four beautiful children. Scipio Dunn embodies the phrase culturally responsive educator.

Nailah Dunn is a Lead Teacher at Petah Villages. She is a graduate of Rainier Beach High School, with an associate degree in education and currently enrolled at North Seattle College to achieve a bachelor's in early childhood education and a long-term plan to earn a Doctorates in Education with an emphasis is curriculum development and educational psychology. Nailah keeps all of our gears running smoothly and has a knowledge of early childhood development. She is well-organized, and a self-proclaimed media connoisseur (i.e. YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter). Nailah has worked extensively with NBCCI’s Play, Learn, and Empower program since its inception. She has been a part of the Skyway community since birth. Her hobbies are creating beautification remedies for young women.

Imani Alade is the Program Specialist for the Community Arts Education and Assistant Teacher. Alade was born and raised in the Greater Seattle area. A recent graduate from The Evergreen State College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Transformative Education and Law. Throughout Alade’s four years in college, she was an athletic scholar and a freelance artist participating in performing and visual arts. Alade’s artist name is INAMI. As INAMI, Imani released her first EP album “Imani Faith Forever” and other singles since 2017. Alade also started a T-shirt business called “Cocoa Hues by Imani”, her main T-shirt is the “Social Justice Tee”. Along with being an up-and-coming artist Imani is a strong advocate for community-based learning and has centered her graduate preparation work around community engagement and improvement. Imani loves her community and is excited to be an active leader in the development of her community and its people.