Jessica Foyah
Community Engagement & Social Media Coordinator & Co- Founder of EWI
Jessica Foyah is a Co-Founder of Events with Intent, where she leads Community Engagement and Social Media Coordination. She also serves as our resident Fitness Coach, bringing vibrant energy and a passion for wellness to everything she does.
With over seven years of experience as a personal trainer and fitness instructor, Jessica is committed to helping others feel strong, confident, and connected. Her focus on wellness and engagement shines through in every interaction—especially during the retreat, where you can count on her to get you moving with high-energy dance and step routines that are as fun as they are empowering!
Alexis Leavell
Director of Operations & Co- Founder of EWI
Alexis is a strategic and solutions-oriented leader with a strong background in education, systems management, and operational excellence. She currently serves as the Executive Director of St. Benedict Center for Early Childhood Education, a five-star Head Start program in West Louisville, where she oversees day-to-day operations, team development, compliance, and program quality.
In her role with us, Alexis brings that same operational insight and leadership, ensuring our internal systems run smoothly, our goals are executed efficiently, and our mission is supported with clarity and care. Her ability to blend structure with heart-centered leadership makes her an invaluable part of our team.
Lanette Newby
Senior Director of Operations
& Co- Founder of EWI
Lanette Newby serves as the Senior Director at Events with Intent, where she ensures that every detail runs smoothly behind the scenes. From coordinating logistics to leading games, organizing spaces, or even preparing meals, Lanette brings structure, warmth, and a servant’s heart to every aspect of the retreat. You’ll often find her helping out wherever needed, or unwinding in the hot tub after a job well done!
Lanette holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Management and works professionally as an HR Manager. In her free time, she is committed to serving others and using her skills to uplift her community.
Nefertia Mason
Director of Mental Health & Patron Liaison
& Co- Founder of EWI
Nefertia Mason serves as the Director of Mental Health & Patron Liaison for Events with Intent. She brings passion and purpose to curating meaningful mental health programming for the retreat, while ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for all attendees. Known as the “master of the glow up and the turn up,” Nefertia blends therapeutic insight with vibrant energy to foster a safe, joyful space for transformation.
Nefertia holds a Master’s degree in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Louisville and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Kentucky. She currently works as a Mental Health Practitioner at a local high school and also maintains a private therapy practice. Her “heart-work” is centered on supporting urban adolescents and young adults in navigating mental health challenges, empowering women, and dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health within BIPOC communities.
Tranisha Bowman
Director of Fundraising and Logistics.
Meet Tranisha Bowman, our Director of Fundraising and Logistics.
With a strong background in restaurant management and hospitality, Tranisha brings a high standard of excellence to every aspect of the client experience. From warm welcomes to seamless service, she ensures every guest feels cared for and valued.
At our retreat, she leads hospitality operations, creating thoughtful, memorable experiences rooted in comfort and care.
Tranisha also supports key fundraising efforts with the same level of dedication and heart.