Governance & Oversight

The Board that keeps
BDI accountable
to its mission.

BDI's Board of Directors provides independent strategic oversight and fiduciary accountability, ensuring that the organization stays true to its mission, values, and commitment to the communities it serves.

Board Members

Board Roles

2022

Board Established

Chairperson

Leads the Board, ensures strategic direction

Vice Chairperson

Supports the Chair and assumes duties when needed

Secretary

Manages board records and compliance

Board Treasurer & Members

Provides strategic guidance and accountability

Strategic Oversight

Setting BDI's strategic direction and ensuring alignment with mission and values

Fiduciary Accountability

Overseeing financial integrity, audit processes, and responsible use of donor funds

Leadership Accountability

Holding the CEO and management team accountable

Stakeholder Trust

Serving as trusted representatives of BDI's mission

Our Board

Independent leaders committed to BDI's mission.

BDI's Board of Directors brings together experienced professionals with deep expertise across development, finance, governance, and community leadership. Board members serve in a voluntary capacity, providing independent oversight that keeps BDI accountable.

Chairperson Elvis G. Morris

Elvis G. Morris

Board Chairperson

Vice Chairperson Estell D. Johnson

Estell D. Johnson

Vice Chairperson

Secretary

Katherina M. Hopkins

Secretary

Board Treasurer Josephine Musa

Josephine Musa

Board Treasurer

Board Member Peter Toe Roberts Sr

Peter Toe Roberts Sr

Board Member

Board Member Anthony Sieh Nagbe Jr

Anthony Sieh Nagbe Jr

Board Member

Board Member Profiles Coming Soon

We are currently compiling full professional backgrounds and biographies for each member of our Board of Directors. Complete profiles will be published here shortly. In the meantime, please contact us if you have any questions about our governance and board composition.

What the Board Does

The three core responsibilities of BDI's Board.

BDI's Board is not an honorary title. Each member actively fulfills three interconnected governance responsibilities.

Set Strategic Direction

The Board approves BDI's strategic plans, reviews performance against strategic goals, and ensures programmatic priorities remain aligned with mission.

Ensure Financial Integrity

Board members hold full fiduciary responsibility for BDI's finances, reviewing budgets, audits, and ensuring donor funds are managed transparently.

Hold Leadership Accountable

The Board recruits, supports, and evaluates the CEO, holding management accountable for performance against key goals and indicators.

How the Board Operates

A Board that governs with purpose, not just presence.

BDI's Board operates under a set of governance principles that ensure every meeting, every decision, and every oversight action adds genuine value.

Regular Scheduled Meetings

Formal board meetings held on a regular schedule with documented agendas, minutes, and action items.

Annual Governance Reviews

Board effectiveness is reviewed annually, with governance training provided to strengthen capacity.

Conflict of Interest Policy

All board members are required to declare and manage conflicts of interest.

Succession Planning

Leadership continuity plans are maintained to protect institutional knowledge.

The Board that keeps
BDI accountable
to its mission.

Independent leaders committed to BDI's mission.

The three core responsibilities of BDI's Board.

A Board that governs with purpose, not just presence.

Explore BDI's full governance structure.

Confident in our governance? So are our partners and donors. Join them.

The Board that keepsBDI accountableto its mission.

Independent leaders committed to BDI's mission.

The three core responsibilities of BDI's Board.

A Board that governs with purpose, not just presence.

Explore BDI's full governance structure.

Confident in our governance? So are our partners and donors. Join them.

The Board that keeps
BDI accountable
to its mission.