Destinie "Alora" James-Knowles

Founder/CEO

Destinie “Alora” Esther Le'Rae James-Knowles is the Founder and CEO of Shift Alt Her, a women-led nonprofit building bold pathways for women to lead, thrive, and command space in tech and beyond. A technologist, strategist, and community builder, Alora blends systems thinking with culture, confidence, and care to create opportunities that feel as powerful as they are practical. Known for her vision, warmth, and unapologetic excellence, she is passionate about helping women step into rooms ready to lead — and look good doing it.

Jasmine Presley

Director of Human Resources 

Jasmine Presley is joining the Shift Alt Her team as the part-time Director of Human Resources. Jasmine will [Primary Responsibilities] for Shift Alt Her. Jasmine has over 18 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business relations and operations, sales, start-ups, business strategy and development, policy creation & enforcement, legalities, insurance, and full-cycle Human Resources. In her full-time role, she serves as the Head of Human Resources for Incentive Marketing Inc. Jasmine has a passion for law, helping people, and executing enhancements. In her downtime, she enjoys travel, nature, tennis, research, cooking, and rehab projects

Monica Inyang

Head of PR, Brand & External Communications

Monica Inyang is a communications, brand, and marketing leader with nearly two decades of experience helping organizations expand visibility, deepen audience engagement, and cultivate meaningful relationships with the communities they serve. Her background spans public relations, brand strategy, content, and external communications across mission-driven and high-growth environments. Monica is focused on elevating the organization’s voice, amplifying its presence, and fostering authentic engagement.

Njera Keith

Director of Programs

Njera is a Diasporic liberation theorist. She’s spent the past ten years crafting movement philosophy and building the infrastructure necessary for unified revolutionary action. Beyond founding radical institutions, Njera proactively disrupts nonprofit complacency, consulting for groups dedicated to dismantling oppressive practices. Her primary focus is a new app that merges lifestyle, entertainment, education, and therapy to foster healthy identity formation for Black individuals and communities.