Board of Directors
Donald L. Deas | President
As a retired Army officer, prior HR Director, trusted voice in the community and dedicated leader, advocate, and coalition-builder, Donald is a community changemaker who’s committed to advancing equity, access, and sustainable impact; facilitating courageous conversations, and building collaborative solutions through mission-driven leadership.
With a strong foundation in service and strategic governance, he has led and supported nonprofit organizations focused on economic empowerment, education, civic engagement, and social justice. He’s known for aligning vision with execution as he partners with boards, staff, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to strengthen organizational capacity and expand reach.
Donald brings expertise in strategic planning, program development, and community partnerships—ensuring that mission and measurable outcomes remain at the center of every initiative. His leadership approach blends accountability with compassion, cultivating inclusive cultures where teams feel empowered and underserved communities feels heard.
TBD | Vice-President
Felicia Embry | Secretary
Felicia is a Certified Community Health Worker and serves as Board Chair for the Women’s Community Leadership Initiative (WCLI) and as a Board Member for Peak Vista Community Health Center. She is also an active member of Colorado Mad Moms and NAMI, where she uses her voice to advocate for mental health awareness, equity, and systemic change—drawing from her lived experience as a caregiver and her deep commitment to breaking stigma in underserved communities.
A graduate of both the Mayor’s Fellowship and the Governor’s Fellowship programs, Felicia shows up boldly in leadership spaces to bridge the gap between policy, public health, and real-life community needs.
At her core, Felicia’s “why” is deeply personal. Shaped by her family’s journey through health challenges, loss, and resilience, she understands that true healing goes beyond the plate. She believes community is everything—because healing doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in shared spaces, around tables, in conversation, and through love.
Steve Brown | Treasurer
Steven Brown is a Client Partner at Slalom Consulting, where he leads digital transformation, data strategy, and AI innovation efforts for public-sector, nonprofit, and financial institutions across Colorado Springs.
With more than 20 years of experience, he has built a career helping organizations modernize their technology ecosystems while strengthening operational excellence and people-first change leadership. Steven previously led national practices at Insight Enterprises and 3Cloud, guiding large consulting teams and shaping delivery frameworks for analytics, cloud, and AI programs. He is deeply engaged in the Colorado Springs community, serving as a board advisor, educator, volunteer, and long-time member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Driven by service and impact, Steven is committed to expanding regional workforce readiness, digital equity, and inclusive economic development.
Alana Lipscomb | Director | Programming Chair
Alana Lipscomb is a dynamic leader, mentor, and advocate for equity and women’s advancement in the Pikes Peak region. She serves as the Executive Director of the Women’s Community Leadership Initiative (WCLI) and founder and CEO of Lipscomb Programming, LLC, where she creates pathways for women—especially women of color—to step into leadership roles, serve on boards, and influence key decision-making spaces.
Alana is deeply committed to community resilience, peer coaching, and ensuring diverse voices are represented across business and civic sectors. She has been widely recognized for her impact, earning honors such as the Unsung Heroine Award, Community Leader of the Year, Rising Star Award, Woman of Impact, and Young Business Leader of the Year.
Alana also brings strong governance experience, and contributes to statewide efforts through the Colorado Office of Information Technology’s Community Steering Committee.
A graduate of the Mayor’s Civic Leaders Fellowship and the CIVICO Governor’s Fellowship Programs, Alana is a respected voice in leadership, policy, and community empowerment. Her work continues to elevate women, strengthen local business ecosystems, and drive transformative change across Colorado.
Juaquin Mobley | Director | Workforce Development Co-Chair
A Denizen of both Colorado Springs and New York, Juaquin Mobley has a degree in Merchandising and Management, with several certifications from the Fashion institute of Technology (SUNY) located in New York City. He is currently the Vice President of Programs for CommunityWorks, a community-based organization that facilitates government funded programs for underserved demographics, and at risk young adults in impoverished areas.
Juaquin is owner of The Community Barbershop, The Community Tree Service, Quality Cleaning solutions and American Seal Coat located in SE Colorado Springs, which are all social enterprise/entrepreneurship.
Juaquin serves as a board member of the CSBCC Board of Directors.
Jesse Bullock | Director | Workforce Development Co-Chair
Jesse Bullock is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and Founder of Bull's EYE Consulting, a Colorado Springs-based business systematization firm serving trades and service companies. He specializes in transforming Owner-Dependent operations into scalable, valuable enterprises through his proprietary Seven Leverage & Legacy Systems framework.
With a background in military-grade operational discipline, Jesse helps service-based Business Owners build the financial controls, leadership systems, and accountability structures needed to grow beyond founder dependency. His approach combines real-time financial intelligence with weekly coaching to drive measurable results.
Jesse is committed to strengthening the local business ecosystem and expanding access to proven business systems for entrepreneurs across Colorado Springs.