Directors & Staff
SAmantha true
Founder and Executive Director of True Impact Foundation™
Samantha True is the Founder and Executive Director of True Impact Foundation™, where she leads mission-driven work focused on transitional housing, reentry support, and community stability. She is a licensed real estate agent and Notary Public, bringing practical housing knowledge, compliance awareness, and real-world experience to the organization’s programs and operations.
Samantha has a professional background in youth and family services, including experience as a Supervisory Visitation Monitor and Youth Mediation Counselor with Centinela Youth Services, where she supported young people and families through conflict resolution, accountability, and constructive communication. Her work emphasized guidance, fairness, and positive outcomes for youth navigating challenging life circumstances.
She is also an award-winning speaker, having received recognition through Toastmasters International, and is known for her ability to communicate with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Samantha’s leadership blends lived experience, professional training, and a deep commitment to dignity, stability, and opportunity for all individuals served through True Impact Foundation™.
Samantha has a professional background in youth and family services, including experience as a Supervisory Visitation Monitor and Youth Mediation Counselor with Centinela Youth Services, where she supported young people and families through conflict resolution, accountability, and constructive communication. Her work emphasized guidance, fairness, and positive outcomes for youth navigating challenging life circumstances.
She is also an award-winning speaker, having received recognition through Toastmasters International, and is known for her ability to communicate with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Samantha’s leadership blends lived experience, professional training, and a deep commitment to dignity, stability, and opportunity for all individuals served through True Impact Foundation™.
Sommer CHINEDU
Secretary, Board of Directors True Impact Foundation™
Sommer Chinedu serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for True Impact Foundation™, supporting the organization through strong administrative oversight and organization.
In this role, she is responsible for maintaining accurate records, documenting board meetings, and ensuring clear communication and compliance within the board’s operations. Her attention to detail and commitment to structure help keep the foundation aligned, accountable, and moving forward with purpose.
In this role, she is responsible for maintaining accurate records, documenting board meetings, and ensuring clear communication and compliance within the board’s operations. Her attention to detail and commitment to structure help keep the foundation aligned, accountable, and moving forward with purpose.
Devahn Parker
Director of Operations & Strategic Partnerships™
Devahn Parker holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Trident University and brings a strong background in organizational structure, compliance, and accountability.
With experience in regulatory auditing within post-secondary education, she offers a detail-oriented and systems-driven approach that supports the foundation’s operational strength and growth.
Passionate about people and community impact, Devahn works closely with leadership to strengthen partnerships, support strategic initiatives, and help expand opportunities across True Impact Foundation’s core pillars.
With experience in regulatory auditing within post-secondary education, she offers a detail-oriented and systems-driven approach that supports the foundation’s operational strength and growth.
Passionate about people and community impact, Devahn works closely with leadership to strengthen partnerships, support strategic initiatives, and help expand opportunities across True Impact Foundation’s core pillars.
Tiffani True
Administrative Coordinator True Impact Foundation™
Tiffani True serves as Administrative Coordinator for True Impact Foundation™, supporting day-to-day operations and program coordination with energy, organization, and a people-centered approach.
As a young, vibrant, and ambitious emerging professional, Tiffani brings a fresh perspective and a strong willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful community impact. She assists with administrative tasks, coordination efforts, and organizational support that help keep programs running smoothly.
Tiffani is passionate about being part of the foundation’s mission and vision, and she takes pride in contributing to an environment that is supportive, purposeful, and community-focused. Her positive attitude, reliability, and eagerness to serve make her a valued part of the True Impact Foundation™ team.
As a young, vibrant, and ambitious emerging professional, Tiffani brings a fresh perspective and a strong willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful community impact. She assists with administrative tasks, coordination efforts, and organizational support that help keep programs running smoothly.
Tiffani is passionate about being part of the foundation’s mission and vision, and she takes pride in contributing to an environment that is supportive, purposeful, and community-focused. Her positive attitude, reliability, and eagerness to serve make her a valued part of the True Impact Foundation™ team.