Executive Board Members

Donise Jackson,  President/Executive Director

Our President and CEO has worked in the financial and construction industries for more than 15 years. Her passion for assisting others began as a consultant providing grant writing services, of which 80% were awarded. This quickly developed into providing consulting services for nonprofit organizations.  After building capacity for her church’s Economic Development Center as President for 3 years, she founded Citadel Community Development Corporation which has continued to expand since its formation.  Full Bio...

Annette, Punimata, Vice President/Director of Development

Our Vice President and Director of Development joined the team in November 2004 to transform a service organization’s small housing program into an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and operation of quality, affordable housing for at risk individuals. Since then, the organization has expanded its mission to the provision of quality, affordable, community inclusive housing for individuals transitioning out of the foster care system.  Full Bio...

Edward Akinshilo, Treasurer

Our Treasurer comes to Citadel CDC with more than 20 years of experience in financial services. He is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reports and strategic financial planning for Citadel CDC, as well as playing a leading role in setting the overall strategic direction for the organization and assuring the long-term financial sustainability and growth of Citadel CDC.