Dennis Lloyd was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He attended Boston State College and earned a Master’s degree from Howard University from the School of Architecture & Planning. As a Vietnam Veteran, he served with the 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion in Pleiku, Vietnam during the Tet offensive and was awarded the Army Aircraft Crewman’s Wings for flying over 100 Combat hours, as an Aerial-Assault Door Gunner.  He has worked for the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), The Boston Globe newspaper, and as a property developer in Massachusetts.

He currently serves on Church Vestry of Saint Paul’s Episcopal in Atlanta, Georgia, and he has served for over twenty years on the Steward Board of The Historic Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Roxbury, Massachusetts.  In 2021, he co-founded the Slave Legacy History Coalition. He is married to Beverly Parks Lloyd and they have five children and five grandchildren. Member of Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Egypt Lloyd, cofounder of the Slave Legacy History Coalition. She is expected to graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2026 with a degree in Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering. Egypt aspires to attend graduate school at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 2026.

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Egypt Lloyd is also a finalist for the "Pattie Grace Smith Aerospace Engineering Fellowship" and has been accepted to "The National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society" and was inducted into Sigma Alpha Pi  in 2024.

In 2023, she spoke on a panel at the Harvard Club of New York. She worked as a Project Advisor for History Cambridge on Tory Row's Hidden Black History project. Harvard University asked her to participate on a panel at the University of Virginia's Legacies of Slavery Conference in 2022. In addition to her historical work, Egypt is a certified commercial pilot accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

Launched in 2023, Boston-based FSG Consultants (FSG) partners with C-suite nonprofit leaders and their teams to drive growth and meaningful change. Driven by passion and a true call to elevate the greater good, FSG provides strategic consulting to mission-driven organizations, in the areas of fundraising, leadership coaching, board management, and executive search services.

Founder and CEO, Jaye Smith is results-driven and profoundly understands the persistent challenges faced by nonprofit leaders and their teams to achieve their operational aspirations because it is her lived experience. Guided by natural intuition and a genuine commitment to help people, organizations, and communities thrive, FSG
focuses on meeting the unique needs of nonprofit leaders and their board members. Jaye excels in delicately crafting capacity-building strategies and facilitating meaningful
dialogue with all stakeholders.
 

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Beverly Parks Lloyd is a retired professional educator who worked in Springfield, Massachusetts and Cobb County, Georgia with 43 years of development in elementary education. She taught grades 1-5 and became an administrator until she retired as a principal in 2016. 

Beverly attended Westfield State College where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education and received her Master of Arts in Administration at American International College. In addition, Beverly received an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Supervision at Lincoln Memorial University. 

Beverly continues to use her education and leadership skills. She is an active member of the Daughters of the King, an international order which includes Episcopalian, Anglican, Catholic, and Lutheran women, where she has an opportunity to use her teaching and leadership skills. In addition, Beverly is an emeritus member of The Girl Friends, Inc., a national organization, where she has held leadership positions.

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​Joyce Jones is a seasoned writer and editor with decades of experience in journalism, communications, and print production. Most recently, she served as the director of strategic partnerships for American Ancestors’ 10 Million Names project and senior writer and content producer for the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery initiative at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Joyce spent many years on Capitol Hill as a congressional and White House correspondent for Black Enterprise magazine and BET.com, and as the communications director for Florida Rep. Frederica S. Wilson. In addition, the Boston native previously worked at Howard University as the managing editor of Howard Magazine.

Freddie L. Johnson has served in the role of Chief Financial Officer for over 30 years at several public and private colleges and universities. He recently served as a consultant in the for-profit sector to assess and recommend improvements for an effective business office operation.  He provided senior level administrative experience in the Business Office, Plant Operations, Human Resources, Campus Safety, Auxiliary Enterprises, and Financial Aid. He is known to be a sound fiscal manager with working knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, investment, and general ledger accounting. He is a strong communicator adept at building relationships with internal/external constituents. Results oriented manager with strong interpersonal and communications skills. Visionary focused on ensuring accuracy, affecting growth and protecting the overall fiscal health.

Da'va Offutt-Williams is a seasoned Media Relations Specialist and Agent with over 20 years of experience in securing major roles and coordinating high-profile media appearances. As the head liaison for coordinating the SLHC's, she expertly manages engagements across diverse platforms, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and panels. If you're looking to have founders speak or participate in your event, Da'va is your go-to contact.

"Empowering people, elevating purpose, and creating lasting impact."

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Lia Lloyd-Thomas has excelled as an honor roll student since the beginning of her high school journey. She also dedicates her time to leading a weekly Bible study class, a commitment she has maintained from middle school to her
current high school years.

Lia showcases her athletic prowess as an A1 basketball player and contributes her artistic talents as the graphic artist for the Slave Legacy History Coalition for Kids. With a deep-rooted passion for exotic animals, Lia's diverse interests and accomplishments exemplify her well-rounded character.  

Lia's overarching aspiration is to complete her undergraduate education at Harvard University and continue her studies at Harvard School of Medicine, with the ultimate goal of becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon.

Noel Lloyd-Manuel is a driven individual with a passion for medicine. In 2024, she was inducted into The National Society of High School Scholars. In 2022, Noel received the prestigious Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of  Excellence, nominated by Mario Capecchi, Ph.D., the winner of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Medicine.

Noel Manuel is poised to begin her medical internship at Emory Hospital in May of 2025. Her ultimate goals include earning her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and pursuing further education at Harvard School of Medicine to become an Oncologist. Noel is dedicated to making a difference in the field of medicine and aspires to positively impact the lives of patients
battling cancer.

Tonya Roberts Lloyd is an Arts and humanities enthusiast who has spent many hours volunteering and supporting museums and art institutes throughout the greater Boston community. Tonya brings her great spirit of interest and engagement to the Slave Legacy History  Coalition as a program advisor. 

One of Tonya's main interests is moving the Slave Legacy History Coalition toward uncovering pioneering examples of descendants who have made a contribution in the field of arts and humanities. Tonya is also a strong supporter of the animal rights movement. A dedicated  person to her quest Tonya has contributed much behind the scenes toward the development of the Slave Legacy History Coalition.   

Jordan Lloyd is a self-starter.  Hailing from Boston, MA, Ms. Lloyd has always joined her love of the arts with strong business savvy and people skills.  After working as a Talent Assistant on season one of CSI: Vegas (2021) and PA on Barry (2021), she began her journey into post-production. Jordan has served as Post Production Coordinator on  Netflix’s You People (2023), The Perfect Find (2023), and Hulu’s White Men Can’t Jump (2023), working under industry veteran Nancy Kirhoffer.

Jordan Lloyd brings a wealth of life experience, resilience, and a spirit of cooperation to every project she works on.