MEET THE TEAM
LOVELL DAVIS
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Seattle, Lovell comes from a family of four, two sisters and one brother; raised by his mom in a single parent home. Through experiencing the destructiveness of fatherlessness, oppression, and the lack of opportunities in his neighborhood led to a passion for urban youth.
Lovell brings over 10 years of experience working with youth, through basketball coaching, recording music, and leading faith-based youth groups. In 2016, after completing the Washington Initiative for Leaders he discovered his call was rooted in mentoring and began the process of forming Invested in Neighborhoods
CEDRIC DENNARD
Originally from Federal Way and now a Renton local, Cedric began his work with youth in the school district supporting elementary-aged students and now primarily works with middle and high school youth. He has a heart to invest in all young people, with a special passion for mentoring and leading young men.
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Cedric has completed the UYWI Certification Program, a year-long leadership development program for urban ministry leaders. He is a devoted husband and father who values community, relationships, and walking alongside the next generation.
KINZA SHAFIR
The last of five children and born in southern France, Kinza moved to Renton, WA at six years old. She is an auntie of 11 and has always loved to uplift and mentor youth of all ages, but has a heart to serve middle and high school girls.
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Kinza has worked in the non profit world for 10 years ranging from camp ministry, afterschool programs, family shelters and more.
