Team
The Impact Seat Foundation is a diverse, female-founded and led team. We have seen firsthand how our woman-led, diverse team embraces creative friction to create better solutions.
Our Staff
If you want ROI, you need DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion)!
Cheryl Contee
Chief Executive Officer
Cheryl Contee is Chief Executive Officer at The Impact Seat Foundation, which is working to create a world in which women can succeed as business leaders. She is also the…
When women lead, we all succeed!
Gabby De La Cruz
Communications Director
As The Impact Seat Foundation’s Communications Director, Gabby oversees the communications team, which develops TISF's brand narrative, company voice, and marketing strategy. Passionate about bridging connections and amplifying the voices…
As women achieve power, the barriers will fall!
Sonam Tsering
Communications Associate
As the Communications Associate at The Impact Seat Foundation, Sonam directly assists the Communications Director with tactical support. She effectively leverages her writing abilities to update the company website with the latest…
Our Board
My goal is to provide women with the networks and systems they need to succeed!
Barbara Clarke
Founder and Board Chair
Barbara Clarke is the Founder and Board Chair of The Impact Seat Foundation. Launched in 2021, The Impact Seat Foundation strives to create a world in which women, particularly women…
Juanita Lott
Board Member
Juanita Lott is a director, technology executive, entrepreneur and advisor with specific expertise in enterprise software, governance and human resource management. Juanita currently serves on the boards of Accion Opportunity…
Janelle Benjamin
Board Member
Janelle Benjamin is an accomplished serial entrepreneur and investor. She is one of the precious few black female entrepreneurs to raise over $1 million in funding and successfully exit. Previously,…