TEAM
A team of volunteers give their time, energy and talent to keep this site running and relevant. This effort is 100% about giving, lifting up others and expecting nothing in return. Team members do not profit anything off of the site nor is the site used for any financial or personal gain. Listings on SHOPBLACKCT.com are free and additional support is provided through pro bono digital marketing, writing and photography services. Businesses never have to pay for any services to receive support from SHOPBLACKCT.com.
DATA
Team Lead: Harry Amadasun Jr.
Angel Thompson
Marshall Thompson
Angel Thompson
Marshall Thompson
MARKETING & PARTNERSHIPS
Team Lead: Yvette Young
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Alicia Brown
Shanay Fulton
Jaleith Gary
Savannah-Raye Mills
Angel Thompson
Sarah Thompson
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Alicia Brown
Shanay Fulton
Jaleith Gary
Savannah-Raye Mills
Angel Thompson
Sarah Thompson
PHOTOGRAPHY
Team Lead: Terrence Irving
Seshu Badrinath
Rebecca Bloomfield
Brenda De Los Santos
Shariffah Mason
Kristen McNevins
Meghan Olson
Angel Thompson
Larianne Tide
Corey Lynn Tucker
Camila Vallejo
Seshu Badrinath
Rebecca Bloomfield
Brenda De Los Santos
Shariffah Mason
Kristen McNevins
Meghan Olson
Angel Thompson
Larianne Tide
Corey Lynn Tucker
Camila Vallejo
We're seeking photographers to join our volunteer team! Contact Terrence Irving for more information.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Team Lead: Shanay Fulton
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Maren Kuzmak-Carlson
Kristen McNevins
Savannah-Raye Mills
Natasha Samuels
Angel Thompson
Sarah Thompson
Ty Wrenn
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Maren Kuzmak-Carlson
Kristen McNevins
Savannah-Raye Mills
Natasha Samuels
Angel Thompson
Sarah Thompson
Ty Wrenn
web & BRAND management
Team Lead: Sarah Thompson
Michael Carretta
Kris Thompson
Michael Carretta
Kris Thompson
WRITING
Team Lead: Alicia Brown
Mahalia Anderson
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Brenda De Los Santos
Patrina Dixon
Alexandra Frisbie
Zach Green
Lajeune Hollis
Kerry Kincy
Ashley Lewis
Kiana McDavid
Cassandra McKenna
Kristen McNevins
Cheryl Pullins
Savannah-Raye Mills
Natasha Samuels
Sarah Thompson
Camila Vallejo
Mahalia Anderson
Rode Bataille
Brenda De Los Santos
Patrina Dixon
Alexandra Frisbie
Zach Green
Lajeune Hollis
Kerry Kincy
Ashley Lewis
Kiana McDavid
Cassandra McKenna
Kristen McNevins
Cheryl Pullins
Savannah-Raye Mills
Natasha Samuels
Sarah Thompson
Camila Vallejo
VALUES
SHOPBLACKCT.com is anchored on several key values embraced by our volunteer team.
Collaboration
We listen and evolve together, helping and supporting each other for the sake of our collective goal: to elevate and amplify Black-owned businesses in our local community.
Diversity
We believe that the fight against racism is a fight that must include everyone.
Service
We leverage our time, energy, resources and expertise to help others.
Excellence
We provide high-quality, professional support because this is what Black-owned businesses deserve.
Empowerment
We empower Black-owned businesses to thrive by providing free support services with no membership or fee required and with nothing expected in return.
Collaboration
We listen and evolve together, helping and supporting each other for the sake of our collective goal: to elevate and amplify Black-owned businesses in our local community.
Diversity
We believe that the fight against racism is a fight that must include everyone.
Service
We leverage our time, energy, resources and expertise to help others.
Excellence
We provide high-quality, professional support because this is what Black-owned businesses deserve.
Empowerment
We empower Black-owned businesses to thrive by providing free support services with no membership or fee required and with nothing expected in return.